Takunori Satoh, Ph.D.

The Research

Purdue University

Gene discovery related to congenital deafness

Congenital deafness in humans occurs in approximately 1 in 1,000 live births, yet few of the responsible genes are known. This study aims to discover new genes important to the development of the auditory system using zebrafish to determine if they correspond to genes underlying congenital deafness in humans. Utilizing a new process, this study hopes to facilitate gene discovery then determine the involvement of the genes in the development of the auditory system.