Dr. Sho Yano

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Sho Yano is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago. His research primarily focuses on the impact of ketogenic diet therapy for patients with DYNC1H1-related epilepsy and the categorization of monogenic epilepsies. He has been involved in multiple studies exploring genetic mechanisms that predict the efficacy of ketogenic diets in treating these conditions. Additionally, Dr. Yano is interested in novel EEG markers associated with mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, a topic he has published extensively on. His work also examines the disease spectrum associated with ATP1A3 mutations, which include manifestations such as paroxysmal weakness and encephalopathy triggered by fever. Through his research, Dr. Yano aims to enhance understanding of the genetic underpinnings and therapeutic responses of various neurological disorders.

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