Louis Kunkel, PhD

Louis Kunkel, PhD

Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Director, Program in Genomics, Children’s Hospital Boston

Department: Pediatrics (Genetics)
Address: Children's Hospital
Division of Genetics, Enders 570
320 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

Phone: 617-355-6729
Email: Louis.Kunkel@childrens.harvard.edu
URL: Louis Kunkel, PhD's Web Site

Biography

Research:
• Genetics Research
• Neuromuscular Disease

Overview: Louis Kunkel is interested in the molecular genetic basis of human neuromuscular diseases. His work has led to improved diagnosis and rational approaches to therapy of muscular dystrophies.

Research Projects:

P01_NS40828 - Analysis and Therapy of Muscular Dystrophy in Zebrafish
5U54HD060848-04 - Biomarker Discovery in Muscles from FSHD Patients
R01_MH085143-01 - RNA Expression Patterns in Autism
R01_DK081647i - Genetic Studies of Interstitial Cystitis