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lisa strug

Professor, University of Toronto and Senior Scientist, SickKids Research Institute
Verified email at utoronto.ca
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Whole genome sequencing resource identifies 18 new candidate genes for autism spectrum disorder

…, J Vorstman, BJ Frey, JT Robinson, LJ Strug… - Nature …, 2017 - nature.com
We are performing whole-genome sequencing of families with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
to build a resource (MSSNG) for subcategorizing the phenotypes and underlying genetic …

Genomic architecture of autism from comprehensive whole-genome sequence annotation

…, C Lord, MJ Szego, HZ Ma'n, M Lang, LJ Strug… - Cell, 2022 - cell.com
Fully understanding autism spectrum disorder (ASD) genetics requires whole-genome
sequencing (WGS). We present the latest release of the Autism Speaks MSSNG resource, which …

[HTML][HTML] Genome-wide association meta-analysis identifies five modifier loci of lung disease severity in cystic fibrosis

…, JM Rommens, ML Drumm, FA Wright, LJ Strug… - Nature …, 2015 - nature.com
The identification of small molecules that target specific CFTR variants has ushered in a
new era of treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF), yet optimal, individualized treatment of CF will …

Genome-wide association and linkage identify modifier loci of lung disease severity in cystic fibrosis at 11p13 and 20q13. 2

FA Wright, LJ Strug, VK Doshi, CW Commander… - Nature …, 2011 - nature.com
A combined genome-wide association and linkage study was used to identify loci causing
variation in cystic fibrosis lung disease severity. We identified a significant association (P = …

Multiple apical plasma membrane constituents are associated with susceptibility to meconium ileus in individuals with cystic fibrosis

…, GR Cutting, MR Knowles, PR Durie, LJ Strug - Nature …, 2012 - nature.com
Variants associated with meconium ileus in cystic fibrosis were identified in 3,763 affected
individuals by genome-wide association study (GWAS). Five SNPs at two loci near SLC6A14 …

[HTML][HTML] Centrotemporal sharp wave EEG trait in rolandic epilepsy maps to Elongator Protein Complex 4 (ELP4)

LJ Strug, T Clarke, T Chiang, M Chien… - European Journal of …, 2009 - nature.com
Rolandic epilepsy (RE) is the most common human epilepsy, affecting children between 3
and 12 years of age, boys more often than girls (3: 2). Focal sharp waves in the …

Genome-wide analyses of individual differences in quantitatively assessed reading-and language-related skills in up to 34,000 people

…, MJ Snowling, J Stein, LJ Strug… - Proceedings of the …, 2022 - National Acad Sciences
The use of spoken and written language is a fundamental human capacity. Individual
differences in reading- and language-related skills are influenced by genetic variation, with twin-…

Genetic modifiers of cystic fibrosis–related diabetes

…, CW Commander, C Watson, KM Arcara, LJ Strug… - Diabetes, 2013 - Am Diabetes Assoc
Diabetes is a common age-dependent complication of cystic fibrosis (CF) that is strongly
influenced by modifier genes. We conducted a genome-wide association study in 3,059 …

Attention impairment in rolandic epilepsy: systematic review

PM Kavros, T Clarke, LJ Strug, JM Halperin… - …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose: Conflicting evidence about impairment of attention systems and the absence of a
working model of attention has contributed to lack of clarity about comorbidity of attention …

Unraveling the complex genetic model for cystic fibrosis: pleiotropic effects of modifier genes on early cystic fibrosis-related morbidities

…, AL Stephenson, P Durie, J Rommens, L Sun, LJ Strug - Human genetics, 2014 - Springer
The existence of pleiotropy in disorders with multi-organ involvement can suggest therapeutic
targets that could ameliorate overall disease severity. Here we assessed pleiotropy of …