Posts by Susan A. Slaugenhaupt, PhD
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Cilia Defects During Fetal Development Can Cause Mitral Valve Prolapse
Altered developmental processes involving primary cilia can lead to mitral valve prolapse, proving that it isn't always an age-related disease.
Biography
Dr. Slaugenhaupt's research focuses on two neurological disorders, familial dysautonomia (FD) and mucolipidosis type IV (MLIV), as well as the common cardiac disorder mitral valve prolapse (MVP). Her work is focused on gene discovery and therapeutic development, specifically targeting RNA splicing. Her work in the Mass General Research Institute is focused on supporting investigators and promoting research at the hospital. In 2013, Dr. Slaugenhaupt was named the Elizabeth Riley and Dan E. Smith, Jr. MGH Research Scholar.
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