Gemma Carvill, PhD
Northwestern University
Dr. Gemma Carvill is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Northwestern University. Her lab uses genomic technologies to define the molecular basis of epilepsy, including both coding and non-coding variants. She integrates computational modeling with high-throughput assays of variant effect and detailed mechanistic studies in patient-derived stem cell models, with a focus on epigenetic mechanisms.
At Northwestern, Dr. Carvill collaborates with adult and pediatric clinical teams to expand neurogenetics research and facilitate genetic diagnoses for patients and families. She is also committed to building epilepsy genomics infrastructure and improving access to precision therapies in her home country, South Africa.