Dr. Christopher Walsh is a prominent researcher at Boston Children's Hospital with significant contributions in the fields of pediatrics and neurology. His work primarily focuses on the biological and biomedical sciences, particularly the mechanisms regulating the normal development and function of the human cerebral cortex. As the largest structure in the human brain, the cortex is essential for various intellectual functions. Dr. Walsh has identified numerous genes associated with severe brain disorders such as epilepsy, autism, and learning disabilities, highlighting the crucial role these genes play in developmental processes. His recent research interests include the investigation of somatic mutations present within human brain cells, which may contribute to forms of autism and epilepsy. Moreover, he utilizes human genetics in neurological research to unearth critical genomic regions that have undergone evolutionary changes specific to the human brain. Dr. Walsh collaborates with esteemed colleagues such as Drs. Michael Greenberg and David Reich, contributing to the formation of the Allen Discovery Center for Human Brain Evolution, which aims to further explore the evolutionary aspects of human cerebral structure and function.
Boston Children's Hospital • Boston, MA
Leading research initiatives in pediatrics and neurology, focusing on developmental mechanisms within the human brain.