PhD Candidate, Department of Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto
Kristin Kantautas is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto. Her research involves mapping gene networks underlying human diseases using functional genomic approaches. Presently, she is focused on investigating NGLY1 Deficiency, a rare genetic disorder, using the CRISPR-Cas9 system coupled with genetic analyses.
It's time to rethink what the medical profession considers a 'rare disease'
Feb 28, 2019 03:08 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
International Rare Disease Day is upon us. People around the world spend Feb. 28 raising awareness about the impact that diseases with low prevalence have on patients and their families. The day also marks the passing...
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