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Professor Greg Neely is a prominent researcher in the field of Functional Genomics, affiliated with the University of Sydney's School of Life and Environmental Sciences. His research primarily focuses on utilizing functional genomic methods to discover novel human disease genes and pathways, specifically related to age-related diseases affecting the nervous system. Professor Neely has extensive experience in whole genome CRISPR screening in human cells and employs a variety of transgenic models, including fruit flies and tissue-specific gene targeting in mice, to elucidate the genetic underpinnings of complex diseases. His lab is dedicated to the systematic functional annotation of genomes, aiming to identify genes that impact major age-related neurological disorders. Current research projects in his lab include cardiac function, neurodegeneration, pain perception, and cancer, emphasizing strategies that could translate into better treatment options for patients. By integrating human population genomics with high-throughput functional validation techniques, he seeks to innovate therapeutic targets that can benefit public health by addressing the gene-environment interactions contributing to human diseases.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Leading research in Functional Genomics and teaching in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences.
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