Subject

Human Genetics

Research Interests

• The genetics of neurodevelopmental disorders including autism, specific language impairment, dyslexia and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder.
• The genetics of relative hand skill using a quantitative trait loci approach.
• The functional analysis of the Menkes disease copper transporting ATPase, which trafficks from the trans-Golgi network to the plasma membrane under conditions of increased copper.
• The functional analysis of chorein, a large protein defective in chorea acanthocytosis, an adult onset neurodegenerative disease.

Teaching Interests

Supervision of graduate (DPhil and MSc) and undergraduate students in the laboratory. Lectures to MSc Neuroscience students and Human Sciences undergraduate students.

Department Information

Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics

Contact Information

Anthony P Monaco, M.D., Ph.D.
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Planning & Resources)
University Offices
University of Oxford
Wellington Square
OXFORD OX1 2JD
Tel: 44 1865 270004
Fax: 44 1865 280411
Email: Professor Anthony Monaco

Professor of Human Genetics
Head of Neurogenetics Laboratory
University of Oxford
Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics
Roosevelt Drive
Headington
OXFORD OX3 7BN

Tel: 44 1865 287502/503
Fax: 44 1865 287650
Email: Professor Anthony Monaco
Laboratory web page: www.well.ox.ac.uk/monaco/index.shtml

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