Professor Dr. Gina Ravenscroft

Biography

Gina Ravenscroft is a Professor at the University of Western Australia and a Senior Principal Research Fellow at the Harry Perkins Institute. She completed her BSc with First Class Honors and PhD at UWA, focusing on skeletal muscle alpha-actin disease. Her research emphasizes neurogenetic diseases, particularly early-onset genetic disorders. Recognized as a world expert, Ravenscroft has contributed to the discovery of 10 novel human disease genes and has led projects that include examining the molecular basis of congenital myopathies and developing therapeutic approaches to treat these diseases. She actively participates in national carrier screening initiatives and is committed to nurturing early- to mid-career researchers. Current research involves advanced sequencing techniques and the development of therapies for myopathies, particularly those caused by the ACTA1 gene.

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