Welcome to the FSU Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases at the Florida State University College of Medicine, a ground-breaking program of the FSU Health initiative. Our mission is to transform the lives of children affected by rare diseases through research, education, diagnosis, and clinical care.
Interview with David Ledbetter - Advancing Precision Medicine at IPRD:
We spoke with acclaimed scientist, administrator, and human geneticist David Ledbetter, Ph.D., FACMG, about his vision for IPRD as Associate Director for Precision Medicine. He shares insights on the new master’s program in genetic counseling, the launch of a whole genome sequencing clinical diagnostic facility, and more.
Ledbetter’s research has advanced our understanding of the genetic foundations of neurodevelopmental disorders. His groundbreaking early discoveries identified the genetic causes of Prader-Willi syndrome and Miller-Dieker syndrome, and his subsequent work has focused on uncovering the genetic underpinnings of autism, intellectual disability, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and schizophrenia. Backed by continuous NIH funding since 1984, his work has significantly advanced our understanding of the genetic basis of these conditions and shaped the field of precision medicine.
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Contact Information: IPRD@med.fsu.edu
