Northcott Neuroscience Laboratory

The Northcott Neuroscience Laboratory, headed by Professor Garth Nicholson is internationally renowned in the field of molecular genetics of human hereditary neuropathies. The group has continued to make important contributions to finding gene mutations causing neurodegeneration of peripheral nerve and motor neurons. The identification and characterisation of these genes is furthering our understanding of the mechanisms causing degenerative nerve disease.

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Research Programs

Inherited Peripheral Neuropathies
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Motor Neuron Disease (MND/ALS)
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Cell Biology Research Program
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Parkinson's Disease Research
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