Maria Camila Armirola Ricaurte

PhD Student

Science

The goal of my research is to elucidate the molecular underpinnings of peripheral neurons through the study of peripheral neuropathies such as autosomal recessive Charcot-Marie-Tooth (ARCMT). More specifically, the project combines exome sequencing data with positional cloning techniques such as homozygosity mapping to find new candidate genes for these disorders. Subsequently, the putative genes identified are further studied and characterized in model organisms (S. cerevisiae, D.melanogaster).