⬤ Reducing the impact that brain disorders have on children’s lives ⬤
The human brain is one of nature’s most amazing creations - a complex network that powers our thoughts, movements, and creativity. Yet, when the brain develops differently than expected, it can lead to serious disorders in children that affect their everyday lives. These conditions are often linked to subtle changes in brain structure and genetic makeup, and until now, they have remained a mystery to scientists.
DECODE (Dissecting Etiology of Cerebellar Origins of Disorders in Early childhood) is a groundbreaking project that uses the latest advances in molecular profiling and genetic research to uncover the origins of these developmental disorders. Our work lays the foundation for future treatments and drug development, offering hope for a better quality of life for affected children.
This project is a proud collaboration between experts in computational data analysis in Germany and developmental neuroscience in Korea. By combining the unique strengths of both teams - led by early career researcher Naveed Ishaque in Germany and Sohyon Lee in South Korea - we are taking innovative steps to bridge critical gaps in our understanding of brain development. Although DECODE is in its early stages, we are actively seeking support to help us transform these insights into real-world solutions that reduce the burden of childhood brain disorders.
Join us on our journey to decode the secrets of the developing brain and build a healthier future for children everywhere
DECODE (Dissecting Etiology of Cerebellar Origins of Disorders in Early Childhood) is a collaborative initiative uniting experts from Germany and South Korea to advance our understanding of early childhood brain development disorders.
| Professor Sohyon Lee | |
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| Dr. Sohyon Lee is an Assistant Professor at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), heading the Translational Molecular Phenomics Lab. Her research focuses on cancer biology, human diseases, neuroscience, and systems biology. Before joining KAIST, Dr. Lee was part of the Institute of Molecular Systems Biology at ETH Zurich, where she contributed to high-throughput identification of neuroactive drugs with potential anti-glioblastoma activity. |  |
| Dr Naveed Ishaque | |
| Dr. Naveed Ishaque leads the Computational Oncology group at the Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. His work centers on applying computational methods to decipher molecular heterogeneity in omics data related to human diseases. Dr. Ishaque earned his M.Sc. in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology from Imperial College London and completed his Ph.D. at the Sainsbury Laboratory in Norwich. He has previously been associated with the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg. |  |
Currently, DECODE is in its formative stages, actively seeking funding to build a dedicated research team. We welcome collaboration opportunities with researchers and institutions interested in contributing to our mission of reducing the impact of early childhood brain development disorders.
For collaboration inquiries or more information, please contact us!
Prof Sohyon Lee, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Korea, [email protected]
Dr Naveed Ishaque, Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) at the Charité, Germany, [email protected]