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American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (Clinical Genetics) | Education

Medical School

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Bronx, NY

Residency

Floating Hospital for Children, Tufts Medical Center

Boston, MA

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (Clinical Genetics) | Publications

  1. Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome: Clinical, Biochemical, and Genetic Insights With Emerging Treatment Opportunities. Genet Med. 2025 Apr 29; 101450. View Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome: Clinical, Biochemical, and Genetic Insights With Emerging Treatment Opportunities. Abstract

  2. Genotype-Phenotype Landscape of NALCN and UNC80-Related Disorders. Neurology. 2025 Apr 08; 104(7):e213429. View Genotype-Phenotype Landscape of NALCN and UNC80-Related Disorders. Abstract

  3. A 4-Month-Old With Jaundice, Lethargy, and Emesis. Pediatrics. 2024 Oct 01; 154(4). View A 4-Month-Old With Jaundice, Lethargy, and Emesis. Abstract

  4. Loss of symmetric cell division of apical neural progenitors drives DENND5A-related developmental and epileptic encephalopathy. Nat Commun. 2024 Aug 22; 15(1):7239. View Loss of symmetric cell division of apical neural progenitors drives DENND5A-related developmental and epileptic encephalopathy. Abstract

  5. Prenatal molecular diagnosis of pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency enables rapid initiation of ketogenic diet. Am J Med Genet A. 2024 Dec; 194(12):e63825. View Prenatal molecular diagnosis of pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency enables rapid initiation of ketogenic diet. Abstract

  6. PSMD11 loss-of-function variants correlate with a neurobehavioral phenotype, obesity, and increased interferon response. Am J Hum Genet. 2024 07 11; 111(7):1352-1369. View PSMD11 loss-of-function variants correlate with a neurobehavioral phenotype, obesity, and increased interferon response. Abstract

  7. Major clinical events and healthcare resource use among patients with long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders in the United States: Results from LC-FAOD Odyssey program. Mol Genet Metab. 2024 May; 142(1):108350. View Major clinical events and healthcare resource use among patients with long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders in the United States: Results from LC-FAOD Odyssey program. Abstract

  8. Loss of symmetric cell division of apical neural progenitors drives DENND5A-related developmental and epileptic encephalopathy. medRxiv. 2024 Jan 31. View Loss of symmetric cell division of apical neural progenitors drives DENND5A-related developmental and epileptic encephalopathy. Abstract

  9. Reinstitution of pegvaliase therapy during lactation. Mol Genet Metab Rep. 2022 Dec; 33:100938. View Reinstitution of pegvaliase therapy during lactation. Abstract

  10. Rare diseases, common barriers: disparities in pediatric clinical genetics outcomes. Pediatr Res. 2023 01; 93(1):110-117. View Rare diseases, common barriers: disparities in pediatric clinical genetics outcomes. Abstract

  11. A novel nonsense variant in the NFE2L1 transcription factor in a patient with developmental delay, hypotonia, genital anomalies, and failure to thrive. Hum Mutat. 2022 04; 43(4):471-476. View A novel nonsense variant in the NFE2L1 transcription factor in a patient with developmental delay, hypotonia, genital anomalies, and failure to thrive. Abstract

  12. Standardizing genetic and metabolic consults for non-accidental trauma at a large pediatric academic center. Child Abuse Negl. 2022 03; 125:105480. View Standardizing genetic and metabolic consults for non-accidental trauma at a large pediatric academic center. Abstract

  13. Emergency Laboratory Evaluations for Patients With Inborn Errors of Metabolism. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2021 Dec 01; 37(12):e1154-e1159. View Emergency Laboratory Evaluations for Patients With Inborn Errors of Metabolism. Abstract

  14. MYT1L-associated neurodevelopmental disorder: description of 40 new cases and literature review of clinical and molecular aspects. Hum Genet. 2022 Jan; 141(1):65-80. View MYT1L-associated neurodevelopmental disorder: description of 40 new cases and literature review of clinical and molecular aspects. Abstract

  15. Pathogenic SPTBN1 variants cause an autosomal dominant neurodevelopmental syndrome. Nat Genet. 2021 07; 53(7):1006-1021. View Pathogenic SPTBN1 variants cause an autosomal dominant neurodevelopmental syndrome. Abstract

  16. Unique variants in CLCN3, encoding an endosomal anion/proton exchanger, underlie a spectrum of neurodevelopmental disorders. Am J Hum Genet. 2021 08 05; 108(8):1450-1465. View Unique variants in CLCN3, encoding an endosomal anion/proton exchanger, underlie a spectrum of neurodevelopmental disorders. Abstract

  17. Use of skimmed breast milk for an infant with a long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorder: A novel therapeutic intervention. JIMD Rep. 2020 Sep; 55(1):44-50. View Use of skimmed breast milk for an infant with a long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorder: A novel therapeutic intervention. Abstract

  18. First 1.5 years of pegvaliase clinic: Experiences and outcomes. Mol Genet Metab Rep. 2020 Sep; 24:100603. View First 1.5 years of pegvaliase clinic: Experiences and outcomes. Abstract

  19. A phenotypically severe, biochemically "silent" case of HIBCH deficiency in a newborn diagnosed by rapid whole exome sequencing and enzymatic testing. Am J Med Genet A. 2020 04; 182(4):780-784. View A phenotypically severe, biochemically "silent" case of HIBCH deficiency in a newborn diagnosed by rapid whole exome sequencing and enzymatic testing. Abstract

  20. Discontinuation of Pegvaliase therapy during maternal PKU pregnancy and postnatal breastfeeding: A case report. Mol Genet Metab Rep. 2020 Mar; 22:100555. View Discontinuation of Pegvaliase therapy during maternal PKU pregnancy and postnatal breastfeeding: A case report. Abstract

  21. Quality improvement: The tools we need to improve care for patients with inborn errors of metabolism. Mol Genet Metab. 2020 01; 129(1):1-2. View Quality improvement: The tools we need to improve care for patients with inborn errors of metabolism. Abstract

  22. Early initiation of enzyme replacement therapy in classical Fabry disease normalizes biomarkers in clinically asymptomatic pediatric patients. Mol Genet Metab Rep. 2019 Dec; 21:100530. View Early initiation of enzyme replacement therapy in classical Fabry disease normalizes biomarkers in clinically asymptomatic pediatric patients. Abstract

  23. Reconciling newborn screening and a novel splice variant in BTD associated with partial biotinidase deficiency: a BabySeq Project case report. Cold Spring Harb Mol Case Stud. 2018 08; 4(4). View Reconciling newborn screening and a novel splice variant in BTD associated with partial biotinidase deficiency: a BabySeq Project case report. Abstract

  24. Megaloblastic Anemia Progressing to Severe Thrombotic Microangiopathy in Patients with Disordered Vitamin B12 Metabolism: Case Reports and Literature Review. J Pediatr. 2018 11; 202:315-319.e2. View Megaloblastic Anemia Progressing to Severe Thrombotic Microangiopathy in Patients with Disordered Vitamin B12 Metabolism: Case Reports and Literature Review. Abstract

  25. Acute Pancreatitis in a Patient with Maple Syrup Urine Disease: A Management Paradox. J Pediatr. 2018 07; 198:313-316. View Acute Pancreatitis in a Patient with Maple Syrup Urine Disease: A Management Paradox. Abstract

  26. Cerebellar cognitive affective syndrome: insights from Joubert syndrome. Cerebellum Ataxias. 2018; 5:5. View Cerebellar cognitive affective syndrome: insights from Joubert syndrome. Abstract

American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (Clinical Genetics) | Education

Undergraduate School

Psychology

Brown University

1979, Providence, RI

Medical School

University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine

1985, Los Angeles, CA

Internship

Pediatrics

Boston Children's Hospital

1986, Boston, MA

Residency

Pediatrics

Boston Children's Hospital

1988, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Genetics and Pediatric Endocrinology

Boston Children's Hospital

1992, Boston, MA

Graduate School

MPH

Harvard School of Public Health

2003, Boston, MA

American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (Clinical Genetics) | Publications

American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (Clinical Genetics) | Education

Medical School

University of Athens Medical School

1977, Athens, Greece

Internship

University of Athens Hospital

1979, Athens, Greece

Residency

Nassau County Medical Center, Clinical Campus SUNY at Stony Brook

1982, Stony Brook, NY

Fellowship

Tufts Medical School, New England Medical Center

1985, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Yale University School of Medicine

1988, New Haven, CT

American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (Clinical Genetics) | Publications

American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (Clinical Genetics) | Education

Medical School

Medical School Medical School Heidelberg

1989, Heidelberg, Germany

Residency

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children

1997, London, United Kingdom

Fellowship

Postdoctoral

Baylor College of Medicine

2001, Houston, TX

American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (Clinical Genetics) | Publications

American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (Clinical Genetics) | Education

Undergraduate School

Pre-Med

University of Notre Dame

1971, Notre Dame, IN

Medical School

Jefferson Medical College

1975, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

Pediatrics

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

1978, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship

Biochemical Genetics; Pediatric Endocrinology

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

1981, Philadelphia, PA

American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (Clinical Genetics) | Publications

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