 Our TeamPeter K. Gregersen, MD, Principal Investigator, is head of the Robert S. Boas Center for Genomics and Human Genetics at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research. His research on genes that could explain absolute pitch comes from a life-long interest in music (unfortunately without absolute pitch!) coupled with a career devoted to understanding the genetic contribution to human disease as well as normal human traits such as absolute pitch and synesthesia. Elena Kowalsky, Study Coordinator/Co-Investigator, holds a BA in music from Queens College, has absolute pitch and has been part of the absolute pitch investigative team almost from its inception. In addition to her work at FIMR, Elena teaches piano lessons and performs regularly in the New York area. In 2008, she traveled to the Republic of Georgia to study ancient folk music with some of Georgia’s most celebrated singers and teachers. Many Georgian musicians have been found to possess absolute pitch and the singing often includes the use of quarter tones. Annete Lee, PhD, genotyping and analysis Wentian Li, PhD, statistics and analysis Jan Freudenberg, PhD, analysis  Read moreOn May 7, 2010, The Princeton University Georgian Choir was invited to perform a concert of Georgian folk and sacred song at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research. Excerpts from the concert may be viewed by clicking here. |