Dr. Soma Das

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Biography

Soma Das is a Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago, specializing in Human Genetics. His research focuses on the molecular diagnosis of human genetic diseases, particularly in neurogenetic disorders. With a background that includes a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from University College London, he has extensive expertise in using high throughput sequencing techniques such as exome sequencing to identify disease-causing variants. Dr. Das is dedicated to translating findings from basic research into diagnostic applications to improve the genetic diagnosis of rare and common disorders, such as ataxia and neurodevelopmental disorders. His work is heavily focused on understanding the genotype-phenotype correlation and uncovering the molecular basis of these disorders. He has authored numerous publications in reputable journals, contributing significantly to the field of molecular diagnostics and genetic research.

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