Welcome to the Akizu Lab!

The goal of the Akizu Lab is to uncover genetic and epigenetic mechanisms of developmental brain disorders and advance diagnostic and treatment strategies.

To achieve our goals, we integrate human genetic discoveries with functional studies performed in human pluripotent stem cells and animal models using cutting edge technologies. Our research has revealed novel genetic causes of developmental brain disorders, elucidated mechanisms that provide vulnerability to neurodegeneration in children, and generated innovative model systems for functional studies.