Martyn Symons
Research Fellow · Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
The University of Western AustraliaAbout
Dr. Martyn Symons is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the UWA Medical School, University of Western Australia. He is affiliated with the UWA Centre for Child Health Research and The Kids Research Institute Australia. His research focuses on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), epigenetics, and child health outcomes.
- Role: Adjunct Research Fellow
- Institution: University of Western Australia
- Research Affiliation: UWA Centre for Child Health Research
Dr. Symons investigates the epigenetic impacts of prenatal alcohol exposure and adverse childhood experiences in FASD populations. His work spans biomedical, psychological, and social science domains, including DNA methylation studies, criminogenic risk analysis, and comorbidity assessments.
Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding molecular mechanisms (gene regulation, epigenetic biomarkers) and social implications (justice system interactions, child protection settings). Collaborations with health authorities and cross-species research methodologies are central to his work.
- Primary Research Areas
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
- Epigenetics (DNA methylation)
- Child Protection Systems
- Neurodevelopmental Impacts
- Public Health Interventions
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