About Me
I am an aspiring researcher at the intersection of neuroscience, bioengineering and machine learning. Currently pursuing an MS in Health Data Science at UCSF, focusing on machine learning and deep learning approaches to understanding 3D genome organization in the human brain.
My research experience spans epigenetics, neural plasticity, cell therapy, and deep learning, with projects at UCSF, the Florey Institute for Neuroscience and Mental Health, and the University of Sydney. I'm passionate about leveraging cutting-edge tools to advance our understanding of neuropsychiatric disorders and develop novel therapeutic approaches.
Prior to moving to the Bay Area to focus on research, I was a medical student at the University of Melbourne. I have a Bachelor of Science in Genetics/Genomics and Neuroscience from the University of Sydney. Previously, I advised NSW Government Ministers on veterans affairs, police and emergency services, biotechnology, space technology, and startup ecosystem development.
Blog
I enjoy writing about genetic epidemiology and epigenetics.
Nurturing Nature
This article aims to dispel popular myths about the heredity of intelligence and the utility to genetic heritability estimates.
Selected Publications
- Kleeman, E. A., Reisinger, S. N., Adithyra, P., Houston, B., Stathatos, G., Garnham, A. L., Mclaughlin, S., O'Bryan, M. K., Gubert, C., & Hannan, A. J. 2024. Paternal immune activation by Poly I:C modulates sperm noncoding RNA profiles and causes transgenerational changes in offspring behavior. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 115, 258-279. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2023.10.005
Contact
Email: shae.mclaughlin@ucsf.edu