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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

Kalb, Robert G

Professor of Neurology (Neuromuscular Disease)

Kelleher, Neil Lindstrom

Kelleher, Neil Lindstrom

Professor of Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences/Medicine (Hematology and Oncology) and Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics

Kessler, John A

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

Kim, Myung Jong

Research Assistant Professor of Neurology (Movement Disorders)

Bio

Synaptic function, vesicle trafficking, genetic forms of Parkinson’s disease, lysosomal disorders

Kinsley, Lisa M

Kinsley, Lisa M

Assistant Professor of Neurology - Ken and Ruth Davee Department

Kiskinis, Evangelos

Kiskinis, Evangelos

Associate Professor of Neurology (Neuromuscular Disease) and Neuroscience

Bio

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

Koralnik, Igor J

Professor of Neurology (Neuro-infectious Disease and Global Neurology)

Krainc, Dimitri

Krainc, Dimitri

Professor of Neurology (Movement Disorders), Neuroscience, Neurological Surgery and Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences

Bio

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]