Heidi Sutherland

Dr. Heidi Sutherland is a Senior Research Fellow and Deputy Program Leader of Neurogenomics at the Genomics Research Centre, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). She holds a PhD and BSc in Molecular Biology from the University of Sydney. Her research focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying complex human traits, particularly in neurogenomics, epigenetics, and migraine genetics. She has contributed to studies on DNA methylation, gene expression, and the genetic basis of neurological disorders.

Education:

• PhD in Molecular Biology, University of Sydney
• Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology, University of Sydney

Research Interests:

• Epigenetic regulation and its role in disease
• Genetic basis of migraine and neurodegenerative disorders
• Stem cell biology and genomic inheritance patterns

Projects:

• Characterising Inheritance Patterns of Whole Genome DNA Methylation (DP190103566, CAT1 Grant)

Grants and Funding:

• Australian Competitive Grant DP190103566

Labs/Teams: Genomics Research Centre, QUT.