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Dr Amy Roberts

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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Dr Amy Roberts is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow within the Regulatory Genomics group at the Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology. Her research focuses on understanding the genetic variation underlying human complex diseases and traits, and spans both wet laboratory work and computational biology. She is currently investigating Chromosome X regulation and its influence on complex phenotypes, including immune-related diseases.

    Research

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    Regulatory Genomics

    Regulatory Genomics investigates the genetic regulation of gene expression across tissues, time and environments.

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    Structural and life course determinants of LGBTQ+ health inequalities

    Leveraging King’s data and expertise to enhance understanding and move into action.

    Project status: Ongoing

    News

    Risk of cancer doubles for people with 'skewed' blood cells

    Scientists have discovered that people who have a ‘skewed’ pattern in their immune blood cells are twice as likely to develop cancer later in life.

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      Research

      DNA helix main
      Regulatory Genomics

      Regulatory Genomics investigates the genetic regulation of gene expression across tissues, time and environments.

      shutterstock_1794345793
      Structural and life course determinants of LGBTQ+ health inequalities

      Leveraging King’s data and expertise to enhance understanding and move into action.

      Project status: Ongoing

      News

      Risk of cancer doubles for people with 'skewed' blood cells

      Scientists have discovered that people who have a ‘skewed’ pattern in their immune blood cells are twice as likely to develop cancer later in life.

      Red Blood Cells