Karasik Lab

Welcome to The Musculoskeletal Genetics Lab

Karasik Lab

The primary objective of our research is to understand the biology reflected in the complex pathology of musculoskeletal aging and disease. Our research focuses on identifying genes underlying the heritable variation of human complex traits, such as susceptibility to osteoporotic fractures, muscle wasting, and metabolic syndrome.  Zebrafish (Danio rerio) serves as a valuable model for the cross-talk between these organs and tissues.