Transitions in development – an interview with Helen Willsey

Helen Willsey is an Associate Professor at the Weill Institute for Neuroscience at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), USA. Helen's group uses frog models to dissect how risk genes contribute to psychiatric disorders. We spoke to Helen to learn more about her career trajectory, the importance of mentorship and the value of maintaining a full life both in and out of the lab.

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Development
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2026-07-30
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https://doi.org/10.1242/dev.205924
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Williams Syndrome Research
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Transitions in development – an interview with Helen Willsey

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Transitions in development – an interview with Helen Willsey

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Abstract

Helen Willsey is an Associate Professor at the Weill Institute for Neuroscience at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), USA. Helen's group uses frog models to dissect how risk genes contribute to psychiatric disorders. We spoke to Helen to learn more about her career trajectory, the importance of mentorship and the value of maintaining a full life both in and out of the lab.

DevelopmentVol. 153(15)
Openalex Percentile: Top 12%
Williams Syndrome Research
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