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Irish Research Council

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2019 · fellowship · Enterprise Partnership Scheme (Postgraduate)

Modelling epilepsy using pluripotent stem cells-derived 3D organoids. Early-onset severe epilepsies are devastating childhood-onset disorders associated with significant disabilities. They are often caused by ‘mutations’ in genes responsible for ion-channels. Treatment options are extremely limited, because mechanisms are poorly understood. Human induced-pluripotent stem-cells(iPSCs) offer a novel opportunity to create “minibrain” models of epilepsy in a dish. We will recruit patients with sever

Rachel Stewart · Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway