Cathryn Mellersh

Cathryn Mellersh is a Fellow at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences and the Department of Veterinary Medicine. Her research focuses on canine genetics, particularly the genetic basis of inherited conditions affecting specific dog breeds. She investigates inherited ocular and neurological disorders, with an emphasis on identifying causal variants, genetic risk factors, and developing breeding tools. Her work employs techniques such as genome-wide association studies and whole genome sequencing. Mellersh's research aims to improve understanding and management of inherited diseases in dogs through genetic analysis and imputation methods.

Cathryn Suzanne Mellersh is a researcher at the University of Cambridge specializing in canine genetics. Her work focuses on understanding the genetic basis of phenotypic variation in dog breeds through genomic mapping and mutation analysis. She has contributed significantly to the development of genetic linkage maps and radiation-hybrid maps of the canine genome, which are essential tools for identifying genes associated with inherited disorders. Her research also explores the role of specific genes, such as myostatin and POMC, in traits like muscle mass, weight regulation, and obesity. Additionally, she investigates genetic mutations linked to hereditary conditions such as cataracts, renal cancer, and cone–rod dystrophy. Her studies have implications for both veterinary and human medicine.