Huda Zoghbi
Neurology · Neurogenetics
Houston, Lebanon
Overview
Huda Zoghbi is a neurology and neurogenetics specialist with an H-index of 140 at Baylor College of Medicine. Discovered genetic basis of Rett syndrome (MECP2). Based in Houston, United States.
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- Research is cited 20K+ times by other doctors and scientists, indicating significant influence on medical research
- Currently at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Lebanon
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Rett syndrome is caused by mutations in X-linked MECP2, encoding methyl-CpG-binding protein 2
Towards a proteome-scale map of the human protein–protein interaction network
MeCP2, a Key Contributor to Neurological Disease, Activates and Represses Transcription
Methylation of HpaII and HhaI sites near the polymorphic CAG repeat in the human androgen-receptor gene correlates with X chromosome inactivation.
Expansion of an unstable trinucleotide CAG repeat in spinocerebellar ataxia type 1
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The life and contributions of Huda Zoghbi
Identified SCA1 gene
Discovered the gene responsible for spinocerebellar ataxia type 1
Discovered MECP2 mutations cause Rett syndrome
Identified mutations in the MECP2 gene as the cause of Rett syndrome
Founded Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute
Established a major research institute at Texas Children's Hospital
Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences
Awarded for discoveries in the genetics of neurological diseases

