Dr George Eusebio Kuodza

George Kuodza

My name is Dr. George Eusebio Kuodza. I am a Family Doctor turned epigenetic/genetic researcher. I am currently a Postdoctoral Scholar in the LaSalle Lab at the University of California, Davis. My research focuses on the epigenetic and genetic mechanisms of various diseases and disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), maternal obesity, and breast cancer. My work involves applying bioinformatics tools to analyze DNA methylation to uncover molecular mechanisms and their implications for health outcomes.

I am keen on analyzing WGBS DNA methylation datasets using bioinformatics tools that help identify differences in methylation and correlate with other experimental traits. My current projects explore topics such as the multigenerational effects of environmental exposures on DNA methylation in the context of ASD in two large cohorts from California. In addition to working on ASD datasets, I am currently working on other projects related to breast cancer risk and maternal obesity in pregnancy.

Outside of work, I cherish spending time with my wife, Fadzai, and our young sons. I enjoy soccer, even though it has led to a torn meniscus, so now I mostly play FIFA online and kick the ball a few times with my boys.