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Our lab investigates how the brain develops and functions, with a particular focus on the hippocampus—a region critical for learning, memory, and seizure regulation. We’re especially interested in how nerve cells are generated and maintained in this area. By studying these processes, we aim to better understand how the brain stays healthy and what goes wrong in neurodevelopmental disorders. Ultimately, our work may contribute to new strategies for brain repair.
This website is also here to raise awareness about CIC-related neurodevelopmental disorder, a rare genetic condition that affects brain development. We aim to create a space where patients and families can learn more about the science behind the disorder and connect with others in the community.
The Tan Lab
The Tan Lab
THE CIC GENE portal
THE CIC GENE portal
Has your child been diagnosed with a variant in the capicua (CIC) gene? Learn more about this rare genetic condition and how it affects brain development.
Find scientific research hard to follow? Our Collaborative Investigators of Capicua team has translated complex studies into accessible summaries just for you.
Contact us
Contact us
The Tan Lab
Department of Cell BiologyUniversity of Alberta, Edmonton, CanadaEmail: qiumin@ualberta.ca
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