Health & Veritas

Jeffrey Gruen: The Genetic Roots of Learning Disabilities


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Harlan reports on a new study suggesting dramatic health benefits from bursts of vigorous activity; Howie explains how genetic science is starting to illuminate a mystery in his own medical history. And they are joined by Yale physician and scientist Jeffrey Gruen to discuss his work identifying the genetic variants associated with dyslexia and designing early interventions for kids with learning disabilities. 

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”Association of wearable device-measured vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity with mortality”

Dr. Jeffrey Gruen –The New Yale Program for Learning Disabilities Research

New Haven Lexinome Project

Sherman Weissman, MD

“Revenge of the gaslit patients: Now, as scientists, they’re tackling Ehlers-Danlos syndromes”

Learn more about the MBA for Executives program at Yale SOM.

Email Howie and Harlan comments or questions.

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