Understanding LRRK2 - from cellular function to human disease
Dr Patrick Lewis, University of Reading
OPDC Seminar
Tuesday, 02 September 2014, 4pm to 5pm
Library, Sherrington Building, Parks Road
Dr Lewis is Associate Professor in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience at the Reading School of Pharmacy at the University of Reading. His research is focused on understanding the molecular pathways that lead to inherited Parkinson's disease linked to mutations in Leucine rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2). Mutations in this gene are the single most common genetic cause of Parkinson's disease. Patrick’s group uses a combination of cellular and biochemical approaches, including cellular models for LRRK2 function and in vitro enzymatic assays.
http://www.reading.ac.uk/pharmacy/about/staff/p-a-lewis.aspx