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Neuroscience Research Laboratory

Rowitch Laboratory

Pioneering Research in Developmental Neuroscience & Pediatric Precision Medicine

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Our Journey

From UCSF to Cambridge to Cedars-Sinai, our laboratory has been at the forefront of neuroscience research for over two decades.

UCSF Laboratory

UCSF Era

Established the Neuro-Intensive Care Nursery and began groundbreaking research in newborn brain injury and glial cell biology.

Neuro-NICU HHMI Investigator
2006
2016
Cambridge Laboratory

Cambridge University

Led the Department of Paediatrics and established integrated physical-mental healthcare approaches at Cambridge Children's Hospital.

Wellcome Trust FMedSci FRS
Cedars-Sinai Laboratory

Cedars-Sinai

Associate Director of Research at Guerin Children's, leading genomic research initiatives and predictive medicine programs.

Genomics NAM Member
2023

Research Impact

Our laboratory's contributions to neuroscience have transformed understanding and treatment of pediatric neurological diseases.

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+ Infants Diagnosed

Through whole-genome sequencing clinical trials, providing answers for families with seriously ill children.

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+ Years of Research

Dedicated to advancing our understanding of glial cell biology and pediatric neurological diseases.

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% Brain Cells Studied

Focusing on glial cells that comprise the majority of the human brain, unlocking new therapeutic targets.

Current Focus

At Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's, we're pioneering the future of predictive medicine through genomic research and precision therapies.

Predictome Project

Leading a groundbreaking initiative to map disease origins through whole-genome sequencing in newborns, creating predictive models for lifelong health outcomes.

  • Whole-genome sequencing for seriously ill infants
  • Predictive biomarker identification
  • Precision medicine and gene therapy trials

Research Areas

Glial Cell Development
Understanding brain cell diversity and function
Pediatric Brain Cancer
Novel therapeutic approaches for gliomas
Leukodystrophy
Genetic disorders of white matter
Neonatal Brain Injury
Protection and repair strategies