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Zhaolan Zhou is a Professor in the Department of Genetics at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. He received his Ph.D. in Molecular Cellular Biology from Harvard University in 2001 following an M.S. in Genetics from the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 1994 and a B.S. in Bioengineering from Nankai University in 1991. His research focuses on the genetic and epigenetic control of genome function, particularly in the context of brain development and neurodevelopmental disorders. Zhou's laboratory investigates the mechanisms underlying various neuropsychiatric conditions, including Rett syndrome, CDKL5 deficiency disorder, and autism spectrum disorders. Through the use of cutting-edge genomic technologies and models, his work aims to provide insights into the pathophysiology of these disorders and to identify potential therapeutic interventions. Zhou's innovative approaches address the challenges posed by X-linked disorders and investigate the functional relationships between epigenetic modifications and synaptic gene expression in the brain.
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