Exploring genetic influences on health and disease
Research in the Gene Structure and Function Laboratory (GSFL) centres around the role of genetic variation in the development and treatment of disease.
Our primary research efforts are in pharmacogenetics and genomics, genetic and epigenetic factors involved in neuropsychiatric disorders and their treatment, and application of new technologies for genome analysis and disease diagnostics.
Learn more about the research being undertaken by the Gene Structure and Function Laboratory
Current and recent projects
- Exploring pharmacogenetic diversity in Māori and Pasifika people
- Understanding Drug Reactions and Unusual responses by Gene Sequencing (UDRUGS)
- Novel approaches to microbial diagnostics
- Eating Disorders Genetic Initiative (EDGI)
- Understanding Modifiers of TRPC6 kidney disease (UMoT Study)
- Twingene NZ: The genetics of dizygous twinning
- Genetic analysis of Christchurch Health and Development Study
- Molecular diagnostics for microbial infections
- The genetics of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
Postgraduate research opportunities in genetics
We have postgraduate opportunities available for highly motivated biomedical science students with excellent undergraduate grades and an interest in genetics research.
Science graduates from any New Zealand university can enrol in our Christchurch-based, one-year intensive research and training programme, leading to a Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours degree.
We also offer PhD opportunities for top students, and can assist you with Fellowship applications to support your degree.
Learn more about postgraduate opportunities at the Gene Structure and Function Laboratory.
