Genetics
Jenni Laitila
Academy Research Fellow
PhD (human genetics); Single-Fibre Team leader, Myofin
I have a broad background in human genetics, biochemistry and muscle physiology, and a passion for understanding the pathogenetic mechanisms leading to muscle disorders. I have studied genetic muscle disorders at Folkhälsan since 2008, mostly focusing on nemaline myopathy (NM). Currently, as part of Myofin, my Single-Fibre team is uncovering the shared pathogenetic mechanisms between NM and related disorders with various genetic backgrounds, in hopes of finding treatments suitable for many families.