Columbia University in the City of New York · NeuroscienceReitz Genomics Lab
Christiane Reitz · New York, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Christiane Reitz's lab focuses on understanding the genetic factors contributing to neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer's disease, particularly in diverse populations such as Hispanic and African-American individuals. They aim to create a large, harmonized dataset that includes genetic, neuroanatomical, and clinical data to better understand how ancestry influences these symptoms and to ultimately inform better treatment options. This research is crucial as it endeavors to address historical gaps in Alzheimer's research and improve outcomes for affected populations.
Alzheimer's diseaseneuropsychiatric symptomsgenetic determinantsdiverse populationspsychiatric disordersdata harmonizationgenomicsHispanicAfrican Americanneuroanatomy
Research Aims
4AIM 01Expand the diversity of datasets related to Alzheimer's disease symptoms.
AIM 02Identify genetic determinants and pathways linked to neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer's disease.
AIM 03Explore genetic architecture shared between Alzheimer's symptoms and primary psychiatric disorders.
AIM 04Investigate how ancestry impacts genetic risk for neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer's disease.
Skills the Lab Values
data analysisgenomic sequencingcohort study designgenetic risk assessmentneuroimaging techniquesstatistical modelingbioinformaticspopulation geneticsclinical assessmentethics in research
Output against the department
Publications69bottom 19% of dept.543rd of 671
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Citations16ktop 26% of dept.174th of 671
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