Biography
Dr Amy Roberts is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow within the Regulatory Genomics group at the Department of Twin Research, Ageing and Genomic Epidemiology. Her research focuses on the role of the X chromosome in human health and disease. She is currently investigating skewed X chromosome inactivation (XCI-skew), a sex-specific cellular phenotype associated with adverse health outcomes in females.
Research
Regulatory Genomics
Regulatory Genomics investigates the genetic regulation of gene expression across tissues, time and environments.
Structural and life course determinants of LGBTQ+ health inequalities
Leveraging King’s data and expertise to enhance understanding and move into action.
Project status: Ongoing
Statistical and Computational Genetics and Genomics (SCGG) RIG
The SCGG Group brings together researchers at King’s who are developing and working with innovative quantitative and computational approaches for genomic discovery and its impact on human health.
News
Risk of cancer doubles for people with 'skewed' blood cells
Scientists have discovered that people who have a ‘skewed’ pattern in their immune blood cells are twice as likely to develop cancer later in life.
Research
Regulatory Genomics
Regulatory Genomics investigates the genetic regulation of gene expression across tissues, time and environments.
Structural and life course determinants of LGBTQ+ health inequalities
Leveraging King’s data and expertise to enhance understanding and move into action.
Project status: Ongoing
Statistical and Computational Genetics and Genomics (SCGG) RIG
The SCGG Group brings together researchers at King’s who are developing and working with innovative quantitative and computational approaches for genomic discovery and its impact on human health.
News
Risk of cancer doubles for people with 'skewed' blood cells
Scientists have discovered that people who have a ‘skewed’ pattern in their immune blood cells are twice as likely to develop cancer later in life.