Macdonald Genetics Lab

The research lab led by Stuart John Macdonald focuses on understanding complex traits and genetic diseases using a novel resource based on Drosophila, or fruit flies. By creating a large, diverse set of genetic strains, the lab aims to identify genetic variations that contribute to human health issues. The work involves advanced genetic mapping techniques and aims to fill critical gaps left by traditional genome-wide association studies, ultimately enhancing our knowledge of disease mechanisms and improving diagnostics and therapeutics.