Tracy Young-Pearse, Ph.D.
Schizophrenia

 

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I am originally from: Porter Corners, NY

Today, I live in: Boston, MA

My Undergraduate Degree was in: Cell and Developmental Biology from: Skidmore College

My Graduate Degree was in: Genetics from: Harvard University

I currently work at: Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital

 

 


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My field of study is: Developmental disorders of the brain, especially related to schizophrenia

I enjoy this because: There are several key unanswered questions about the normal development of the human brain, and what can go wrong to lead to disease.

I am currently working on: Addressing how genetic alterations lead to schizophrenia and autism. For more information, please see http://youngpearselab.bwh.harvard.edu/Young-Pearse_Lab/home.html

 

 

 

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More About Me:

Right Handed or Left Handed: Right

What is your favorite word? catalyst

What place in the world would you most like to visit? There are so many places I’d love to visit, to name a few– Greece, Australia, China, Brazil…

Do you have any nicknames? Trace, Tray

What was the last song that played on your iPod? Fast As I Can – Erin McKeown

Favorite TV show: 30 Rock – always a good laugh.

Desk: messy or organized? Usually organized, but it depends on if it is grant time or not!

How many languages can you speak and what are they? Really only English, some very rusty Spanish

Do you play any instruments? I own a bass guitar and pretend that someday I will have time to learn how to play it.

Your Perfect Pizza: The Tuscan Fig and Prosciutto from Penguin Pizza in Boston

If I was not doing what I am doing today, I might be working as: An architect. I would love to design buildings and see my ideas come to life.

Here is what I'd like to share with the world: Developmental disorders of the nervous system such as autism and schizophrenia are so devastating. We know so little about what causes these disorders, and if we can better understand the underlying causes we may be able to design more effective treatments.

 

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