I have a BSc (Hons) and PhD from the University of WA. I majored in human physiology and my PhD involved understanding the muscle physiology and defects in animal models of floppy-baby syndrome (nemaline myopathy). I am a current NHMRC ECF and work with Prof Nigel Laing on neuromuscular diseases, in particular identifying the genetic defects underlying severe congenital myopathies and understanding their disease mechanisms.
Explainer: arthrogryposis – the congenital disorder linked to Zika
Aug 27, 2016 12:32 pm UTC| Health
While were used to seeing the distressing images of small heads caused by infection with the Zika virus during pregnancy, a recent study has suggested the virus may be linked to another congenital birth disorder, namely...
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