Professor Laing and his human genetics research group dedicate themselves to further gene discovery, understanding the pathobiology of the diseases, and developing effective therapies and next generation sequencing diagnostics to strengthen the gene pool. In his talk, Professor Laing describes his team's novel methods in the hopes of reducing morbidity and mortality from genetic disease through population screening: putting an end to “genetic roulette”.
Nigel is a Professor of human genetics at UWA and the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. He trained in human molecular genetics at Duke University, North Carolina in 1987-1988. Back in Western Australia in 1988, Professor Laing’s passion in helping families at risk from genetic diseases led him to develop both research and diagnostic molecular genetics laboratories. His research laboratory has played a role in the identification of more than 30 human disease genes, including “Laing distal myopathy” named after him and multiple disease genes that cause paralysis of babies before or shortly after birth.
Professor Laing was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2015 for his research, teaching and work with patient support groups.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
