Khyobeni Mozhui

Khyobeni Mozhui's overarching research interest is to understand how multiple genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors interact to define complex traits. Much of his research has been on the genetics of neuropsychiatric conditions related to stress response, depression, and addiction. Another area of research is on the genetics and epigenetics of development and aging using both animal models and human cohorts. He considers the joint use of human populations and model organisms, particularly isogenic inbred mouse strains, as a key aspect of his work. He is enthusiastic about applying cross-species comparative genetics to bridge the gap between the basic sciences and human epidemiological and clinical studies.