معرفی
Robert B. Weiss is a PhD faculty member in the Department of Human Genetics, focusing on muscular dystrophies, trinucleotide repeat expansion, comparative genomics, and addiction-related research. His career spans over two decades, with significant contributions to understanding genetic mechanisms in neuromuscular disorders.
- PhD in Genetics from the University of Washington
- BS in Biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
His research explores genetic mutations in muscular dystrophies, including D4Z4 and CTG repeat expansions, and extends to comparative genomics and addiction genetics. He has co-authored numerous studies on gene therapy applications, mutation detection, and disease phenotypes.
Recent publications highlight work on facioscapulohumeral dystrophy, exon-skipping therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and population-based screening for myotonic dystrophy. Collaborations include the Italian DMD Network and the United Dystrophinopathy Project.
