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Howard SirotkinAssociate ProfessorNeurobiology and BehaviorCollege of Arts and Sciences

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Genetics or Autism and other disorders of brain development Risks to the brain from PFAS “Forever chemical” developmental neuroscience zebrafish developmental biology and genetics

Biography

Howard Sirotkin’s research explores the mechanisms of how genetic and environmental insults to brain development cause human disease. This includes studies of genetic mutations that lead to autism, epilepsy and intellectual disability as well as assessments of the impacts of PFAS compounds “Forever chemicals” on brain development and function. His work touches on several areas of intense societal interest and public health significance, and it has been supported by the NIH, EPA, NY Stem cell board, Hudson River foundation and the Eagles Autism foundation.

Education

Bachelor's, University of Florida
Master’s, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
PhD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Post docs, NYU and Stanford

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