Ege Sarikaya

Ege is an ABGC-certified genetic counsellor in the Autism Research Unit of the Genetics and Genome Biology program at SickKids. She joined SickKids in 2023 after completing her M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling at the University of British Columbia. In her current role, she is involved in research focusing on autism spectrum disorders and other neurodevelopmental disorders. She provides genetic counselling in a research setting to families enrolled in the genetics of autism research study, and supports the multidisciplinary DAGSY clinic with translation of genomic information. Her areas of research interest include neurodevelopmental conditions and family-centered care.

Education and experience

• 2023–Present: Research Genetic Counsellor, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON
• 2023: Master of Science in Genetic Counselling, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
• 2020: Master of Science in Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
• 2017: Honours Bachelor of Science in Genetics, Western University, London, ON

1. Volpatti JR et al. X-linked myotubular myopathy is associated with epigenetic alterations and is ameliorated by HDAC inhibition. Acta Neuropathol. 2022 Sep;144(3):537-563. doi: 10.1007/s00401-022-02468-7 PMID: 35844027
2. Sarikaya E et al. Natural history of a mouse model of X-linked myotubular myopathy. Dis Model Mech. 2022 Jul 1;15(7):dmm049342. doi: 10.1242/dmm.049342 PMID: 35694952