Blaine Roberts | omg OMx Podcast | Ep. 13

Emory University’s Blaine Roberts joins Kate in this episode of omg OMx. Discover his groundbreaking work resonates across the omics spectrum, particularly in the realm of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s Disease. 0:25: Tracing Blaine’s roots from a Michigan farm and the profound influence 5:05: Getting into Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s Disease research 6:15: How Blaine’s students “get” the bigger picture? 8:00: The secret to working on multiple omics 10:45: Structure-function: Understanding how proteins work! 13:06: Working between clinical and scientific research, and its unique challenges 16:00: The real driver that propel Blaine’s research 17:28: A dive into the patient population 19:46: Blaine’s research on the “BIG THREE” AD, PD, ALS 22:43: From biological biomarker to disease biomarker 25:00: The collaborative synergy within Blaine’s laboratory, where scientific inquiry intertwines seamlessly with personal dynamics, including his partnership with his wife, Anne.