Professor, Biology
Dr. Shiva Singh was a molecular geneticist in the Department of Biology, Western University, and an associate scientist at the Children's Health Research Institute (CHRI).
RETIRED. PROFILE HIDDEN JUNE 8, 2021
Children's Health Collaborators: Elizabeth Hayden and Peter Ainsworth
Our research program on genetic variation including human molecular genetics deals with genetic and epigenetic factors associated with complex diseases and phenotypes with a focus on neurogenomics. It using whole genome based methods (microarrays; expressed, SNPs and methylation specific oligonucleotide microarrays and complete genome sequences) in studies on Schizophrenia, Alcoholism, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Cancers. They involve human families including monozygotic twins discordant for the disease and mouse as the genetic animal model. The results obtained have offered a novel insight, particularly the importance of epigenetics and gene regulation in the dissection of behaviors. This novelty is recognized by the genetics community including granting agencies (NSERC, NAMI (NIH), CIHR, ATCG, OMHF, SSO, etc.) who have funded this research fully and adequately for over 35 years.
Research Interest Area: Children's health
Research Overview: Human molecular genetics; Epigenetics; Neurogenomics of mental and psychiatric disorders
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About Shiva Singh
Dr. Shiva Singh was a molecular geneticist in the Department of Biology, Western University, and an associate scientist at the Children's Health Research Institute (CHRI).
RETIRED. PROFILE HIDDEN JUNE 8, 2021
Children's Health Collaborators: Elizabeth Hayden and Peter Ainsworth
Our research program on genetic variation including human molecular genetics deals with genetic and epigenetic factors associated with complex diseases and phenotypes with a focus on neurogenomics. It using whole genome based methods (microarrays; expressed, SNPs and methylation specific oligonucleotide microarrays and complete genome sequences) in studies on Schizophrenia, Alcoholism, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Cancers. They involve human families including monozygotic twins discordant for the disease and mouse as the genetic animal model. The results obtained have offered a novel insight, particularly the importance of epigenetics and gene regulation in the dissection of behaviors. This novelty is recognized by the genetics community including granting agencies (NSERC, NAMI (NIH), CIHR, ATCG, OMHF, SSO, etc.) who have funded this research fully and adequately for over 35 years.
Research Interest Area: Children's health
Research Overview: Human molecular genetics; Epigenetics; Neurogenomics of mental and psychiatric disorders
| Present | Associate Scientist, Lawson Health Research Institute ‐ Children's Health Research Institute (CHRI) | |
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| Present | Professor, Western University ‐ Department of Biology | |
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