Steve McCarroll
Harvard Geneticist | Mapping the Human Genome & Precision Medicine
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Steve McCarroll is a pioneering geneticist at Harvard Medical School, where he directs the Genetics Program. As a leader in large-scale genome projects, McCarroll has played a pivotal role in mapping the human genome and uncovering the genetic basis of complex diseases.
His acclaimed TED talks explore how genomic insights are transforming medical treatments, enabling more personalized and precise interventions. McCarroll's keynotes provide audiences an insider's look at the cutting edge of genomics and its far-reaching implications for the future of healthcare.
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How data is helping us unravel the mysteries of the brain
Geneticist Steve McCarroll wants to make an atlas of all the cells in the human body so that we can understand in precise detail how specific genes work, especially in the brain. In this fascinating talk, he shares his team's progress -- including their invention of "Drop-seq," a technology that allows scientists to analyze individual cells at a scale that was never before possible -- and describes how this research could lead to new ways of treating mental illnesses like schizophrenia.
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