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.
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
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2021 - Present
Medicine, Medical Genetics,
Medicine
Associate Research Professor in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
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2008 - Present
Molecular Genetics and Microbiology,
Basic Science Departments
Member of Duke Molecular Physiology Institute
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2013 - Present
Duke Molecular Physiology Institute,
Duke Molecular Physiology Institute
Education, Training & Certifications
Johns Hopkins University ·
1990
Ph.D.