King, Mary-Claire

In our group, we use experimental and bioinformatics genomics tools to study complex human conditions. Our primary areas of interest are inherited breast and ovarian cancer and inherited deafness, and this year we initiated studies of the genetics of schizophrenia. Our goals are to identify and characterize critical genes in informative families and populations. We are interested in disentangling heterogeneous genetic influences and understanding the interaction between genetic and environmental influences on these traits. Our lab also applies genomic sequencing to the identification of victims of human rights abuses.