​Krembil Family Epigenetics Laboratory
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
250 College Street
Toronto, Ontario M5T 1R8
(416) 535-8501 ext. 4880
arturas_petronis@camh.net

Dr. Arturas Petronis is Senior Scientist in the Neuroscience Research Department and Head of the Krembil Family Epigenetics Laboratory. He is also Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Pharmacology, and Tapscott Chair in Schizophrenia studies, University of Toronto.

Areas of Research
Dr. Petronis has launched a comprehensive epigenetics research program in the Krembil family Epigenetics Laboratory. This section is developing new techniques and tools to search the entire genome for gene modifications that have been identified as epigenetic risk factors. These factors are believed to play a role in the manifestation of psychiatric and other illnesses, in addition to genetic and environmental influences. Epigenetics research shows that regulation of gene activity is critically important for normal functioning of the genome. The technology may help to identify the causes of complex diseases such as schizophrenia, diabetes, and cancer, and open new avenues for developing novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
 
Publications
View Dr. Petronis' publications on PubMed.