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Michael Arthur Hauser

Professor in Medicine
Medicine, Medical Genetics
Duke Box 104775, Durham, NC 27710
2016 Genome Science Research Bldg I, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Dr. Hauser has a strong interest in ocular genetics. Genomic studies at the Center for Human Genetics have identified multiple linkage peaks and susceptibility genes in primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) and age related macular degeneration (AMD). Dr. Hauser has recently accepted a 20% appointment at the Singapore Eye Research INstitute and the Duke/National University of Singapore.  In collaboration with multiple collaborators in Singapore, and Dr. Rand Allingham at the Duke Eye Center, Dr. Hauser is currently conducting a genome wide association study for glaucoma in individuals of African ancestry. These investigations include large datasets collected in Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa.  
 
Dr. Hauser is also involved in collaborative investigations into the genetics of post-tramatic stress disorder in US veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan.   Major collaborators include Dr. Allison Ashley Koch, Dr. Jean Beckham, Dr. Christine Marx and the MIRECC Collaborative group at the Durham Veteran's Administration.  We have published a genome wide association study, as well as numerous investigations into candidate genes.  Epigenomic DNA methylation analysis and gene expression analysis of 3500 individuals is currently ongoing.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor in Medicine · 2021 - Present Medicine, Medical Genetics, Medicine
Associate Research Professor in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology · 2008 - Present Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Basic Science Departments
Member of Duke Molecular Physiology Institute · 2013 - Present Duke Molecular Physiology Institute, Duke Molecular Physiology Institute

Education, Training & Certifications


Johns Hopkins University · 1990 Ph.D.