Disease-associated NMDAR GRIN variants: synaptic deficits, behavioral phenotypes, and precision medicine

DRA lecture held by Associate Professor Hongjie Yuan, Emory University, USA 

Join us for an exciting lecture by Hongjie Yuan (MD, PhD), Associate Professor at Emory University School of Medicine and a leading expert in the functional analysis of rare genetic variants in neurodevelopmental disorders.

In his talk, Dr. Yuan will explore how mutations in NMDA receptor genes contribute to conditions such as epilepsy, autism, and intellectual disability. Drawing on a multidisciplinary approach spanning electrophysiology, imaging, and in vivo models, he will highlight how detailed functional studies can bridge the gap between genetic diagnosis and targeted therapeutic strategies.

This lecture offers valuable insights into cutting-edge research at the interface of neuroscience, genetics, and precision medicine.

The lecture is organised on behalf of the graduate programme in pharmaceutical sciences, Drug Research Academy, by Associate Professor Anders Skov Kristensen, Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.

The DRA lecture is free of charge and open for attendance by all interested parties. It is not necessary to pre-register.