Members
The Simpson Querrey Center for Neurogenetics benefits from Northwestern University’s breadth of expertise and collaborative spirit. We bring together faculty from across the university and hospital systems, including departments, other centers and institutions. Center members are faculty at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, as well as other Northwestern schools.
View individual profiles of our members — with publication and contact information, research and clinical specialties, and more — via the links below.
Kalb, Robert G
Professor of Neurology (Neuromuscular Disease)
Kelleher, Neil Lindstrom
Professor of Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences/Medicine (Hematology and Oncology) and Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Kessler, John A
Professor of Neurology (Comprehensive Neurology) and Pharmacology
Bio
Our laboratory investigates stem cell biology and approaches to regeneration of the damaged or diseased nervous system. I direct the Northwestern University Stem Cell Institute and I established a hES... [more]
Kim, Myung Jong
Research Assistant Professor of Neurology (Movement Disorders)
Bio
Synaptic function, vesicle trafficking, genetic forms of Parkinsonâs disease, lysosomal disorders
Kinsley, Lisa M
Assistant Professor of Neurology - Ken and Ruth Davee Department
Kiskinis, Evangelos
Associate Professor of Neurology (Neuromuscular Disease) and Neuroscience
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Our research is focused on addressing fundamental aspects of the biology of human neurons in the context of physiological conditions and in the context of disease. We have two clinical interests, moto... [more]
Koralnik, Igor J
Professor of Neurology (Neuro-infectious Disease and Global Neurology)
Krainc, Dimitri
Professor of Neurology (Movement Disorders), Neurological Surgery, Neuroscience and Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
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The overarching goal of our scientific work has been to define key molecular pathways in the pathogenesis of neurodegeneration and to uncover novel targets for therapeutic development. We have focused... [more]