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Delineating a role for histone modifications in Down syndrome using human cellular models

Barrett, Lindy Elise

Summary

This project investigates epigenetic dysregulation in Down Syndrome using human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) models. In addition to uncovering basic mechanisms of Down syndrome that overlap with other neurodevelopmental disorders, epigenetic modifiers are an active area of therapeutic development and we speculate these data could uncover novel, clinically relevant targets for Down syndrome patients.