Monica Justice, University of Toronto

Research

Mecp2 Mouse Genetics Mouse Models Of Human Disease Genetic Variation Modifier Genes Mouse Enu Mutagenesis Networks And Pathways Neuro-Metabolism

Latest papers

Neuroanatomy in mouse models of Rett syndrome is related to the severity of Mecp2 mutation and behavioral phenotypes.
Molecular autism · 2017

All 1 publications

Latest funding

Taking the "idiopathic" out of scoliosis: from biology and genetics to non-invasive therapies
CIHR · 2018 · Co-investigator
$3,541,811
Determining the mechanism for lung lipid defects in a Mecp2-mutant mouse model for Rett syndrome
CIHR · 2017 · Supervisor
$105,000
Dissecting brain lipid homeostasis in MeCP2 mice to understand metabolic dysfunction in Rett syndrome.
CIHR · 2016 · Nominated PI
$100,000

All 5 grants and awards

1 publications.

01

Neuroanatomy in mouse models of Rett syndrome is related to the severity of Mecp2 mutation and behavioral phenotypes.

Allemang-Grand R, Ellegood J, Spencer Noakes L, Ruston J, Justice M, Nieman BJ, Lerch JP

Molecular autism2017

DOI: 10.1186/s13229-017-0138-8 PMID: 28670438

Taking the "idiopathic" out of scoliosis: from biology and genetics to non-invasive therapies

Co-investigatorCIHR2018Foundation Grant

Principal investigators: Ciruna, Brian G

Keywords: Cerebrospinal Fluid; Csf-Contacting Neurons; Developmental Genetics; Idiopathic Scoliosis; Motile Cilia; Neuroinflammation; Pre-Clinical Models; Small Molecule Screens; Whole Genome Sequencing; Zebrafish Models Of Human Disease

$3,541,811

Determining the mechanism for lung lipid defects in a Mecp2-mutant mouse model for Rett syndrome

SupervisorCIHR2017Doctoral Award - Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarships

Principal investigators: Vashi, Neeti

Keywords: Childhood Disease; Neurodevelopmental Disease; Physiology; Respiration; Rett Syndrome; X-Linked Disease

$105,000

Dissecting brain lipid homeostasis in MeCP2 mice to understand metabolic dysfunction in Rett syndrome.

Nominated PICIHR2016Project Grant

Principal investigators: Justice, Monica J

Keywords: Brain; Cholesterol Synthesis And Storage; Lipids; Mecp2; Metabolism; Mouse Genetics; Mouse Models Of Human Disease; Ncor1/Hdac3; Neuroendocrinology; Rett Syndrome

$100,000

Pinpointing pathways for pathogenesis and therapeutic intervention by identifying disease modifiers

Nominated PICIHR2016Foundation Grant

Principal investigators: Justice, Monica J

Keywords: Genetic Variation; Mecp2; Modifier Genes; Mouse Enu Mutagenesis; Mouse Genetics; Mouse Models Of Human Disease; Networks And Pathways; Neuro-Metabolism; Rare Disease; Therapeutic Intervention

$2,947,841

Canada Research Chair Tier 1

Nominated PICIHR2014Canada Research Chairs - CIHR Funded - Tier 1

Principal investigators: Justice, Monica J

Keywords: Crc

$1,400,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Mecp2 Dear Professor Justice, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Neuroanatomy in mouse models of Rett syndrome is related to the severity of Mecp2 mutation and behavioral phenotypes." (2017), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]