Research interests My research interest focuses on the genetic cause(s) of neurological disorders, in children and adults. In recent years work in my group has identified novel neurogenetic syndromes associated with variants in the SOX4, SOX11, MYT1L and SLC12A2 genes. In adults, my interest centres on studying the early (prodromal) stages of neurodegenerative disease using carriers of genetic mutations. We have used gait analysis and wearable sensors to identify preclinical motor changes in presymptomatic mutation carriers (22q11 deletion, genetic ataxias). I am happy to consider applications from self funded students interested in PhD projects in this field.