College of Medicine
Driscoll Lab
Led by Daniel J Driscoll · Pediatrics
What we study
The lab studies Prader-Willi syndrome and genomic imprinting, using DNA methylation analysis to diagnose and understand these conditions. Their work aims to improve treatments for obesity and related disorders.
What working here is like
- Wet lab
- Clinical
- Project
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- Papers
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Current projects
Natural History of PWS
A 12-year NIH-funded study on the long-term effects of Prader-Willi syndrome.
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Recent papers, explained
- Influence of Molecular Genetic Classes on Behavior in Prader‐Willi Syndrome
2026 · American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B Neuropsychiatric Genetics
Tests whether genetic subtypes and GH treatment affect behavior in PWS patients.
- Hyperinsulinemia is a probable trigger for weight gain and hyperphagia in individuals with Prader‐Willi syndrome
2023 · Obesity Science & Practice
Measures insulin levels in PWS children to see if they cause weight gain and appetite.
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- Molecular Classes and Growth Hormone Treatment Effects on Behavior and Emotion in Patients with Prader–Willi Syndrome
2022 · Journal of Clinical Medicine
Studies how GH treatment affects behavior in PWS patients across different ages.
- Critical review of bariatric surgical outcomes in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome and other hyperphagic disorders
2022 · Yearbook of pediatric endocrinology
Reviews bariatric surgery outcomes in PWS and other hyperphagic disorders.
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How to reach out
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