University of California-San Diego · Biomedical EngineeringChen Lab
Chi-Hua Chen · La Jolla, California
Research Focus
Dr. Chi-Hua Chen's lab at UC San Diego focuses on uncovering how genetic factors influence brain structure and their relation to neuropsychiatric disorders. The research employs advanced brain imaging techniques like MRI and analyzes genetic data to identify links between specific genetic variants and brain morphology. By creating genetic atlases of the human cortex, the lab aims to enhance our understanding of how genetics can shape the brain and contribute to conditions such as depression and anxiety.
geneticsbrain imagingneuropsychiatric disordersMRIgenetic heterogeneity
Research Aims
3AIM 01Uncover genetic variants associated with brain imaging phenotypes.
AIM 02Test genetic differences between sexes in relation to brain morphology.
AIM 03Determine the impact of neuropsychiatric genetic risks on brain structure.
Skills the Lab Values
MRI imaginggenome-wide association studies (GWAS)fuzzy clusteringSNP analysisbioinformatics
Output against the department
Publications276top 34% of dept.205th of 595
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Citations10ktop 35% of dept.207th of 595
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