Meet the Experts

The CdLS Foundation enlists help from various experts in the medical, educational and professional fields to provide families with the most up-to-date information and advice.

The CdLS Foundation’s Clinical Advisory Board (CAB) and Professional Development Committee (PDC) are comprised of some of the foremost specialists in the fields of genetics, education, research, psychiatry and much more.  Many volunteer their time to answer questions through our Ask the Expert service and provide consultations at family gatherings and Conference.

CLINICAL ADVISORY BOARD

  • Dale Dorsett, Ph.D., Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
  • Jennifer Gerton, Ph.D., Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
  • Marco Grados, M.D., M.P.H., Child Psychiatry
  • Philip M. Boone, M.D., Ph.D., Clinical Genetics
  • Ian Krantz, M.D., Clinical Genetics
  • Matthew Deardorff, M.D, Ph.D., Clinical Genetics
  • Antonie Kline, M.D., Clinical Genetics
  • Trevor Hoffman, M.D., Ph.D., Clinical Genetics
  • Arthur Lander, M.D., Ph.D., Developmental Biology
  • Joseph McCleery, Ph.D., Developmental Neuroscientist
  • Alena Egense, MGC, CGC, Genetic Counselor
  • Amy Kimball, M.S., Genetic Counselor
  • Linda Manwaring, M.S., CGC., Genetic Counselor
  • Sarah Raible, M.S., Genetic Counselor
  • Natalie Blagowidow, M.D., Gynecology, Genetics
  • Michele Lambert, M.D., Hematologist
  • Soma Jyonouchi, M.D., Immunology
  • Clair Francomano, M.D., Internal Medicine, Genetics
  • Soma Das, Ph.D., FACMG, Molecular Genetics
  • Anne Calof, Ph.D., Neurodevelopmental Biology
  • Kari Cunningham-Rosvik, DNP, PMHNP, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Aaron Zuckerberg, M.D., Pediatric Anesthesia, PICU
  • Jeff Rockow, M.D., Pediatric Cardiology
  • Su Jin Kim, M.D., Pediatric Dentistry
  • Richard Mungo, D.D.S., Pediatric Dentistry
  • Joni Rampolla, L.D., Pediatric Dietician
  • Loretta Gore-Harvey, R.D., L.D.N., Pediatric Dietician
  • Carol Potter, M.D., Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Kathleen Loomes, M.D., Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Lynette Gillis, M.D., Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Michael Asike, M.D. Gastroenterology
  • Kristin Baranano, M.D., Ph.D., Pediatric Neurology
  • Lynne Kerr, M.D., Pediatric Neurology
  • Rowena Ng, M.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
  • Siddharth Srivastava, M.D., Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician

 

  • Alex Levin, M.D., Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Claire Shannon, M.D., Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
  • Stacey Ishman, M.D., Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Katherine Farr, D.P.T., Physical Therapy
  • Dorothy K. Grange, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Genetics and Genomic Medicine
  • Mark Kliewer, M.D., Radiology
  • Richard Haaland, Ph.D., Research
  • Cheri Carrico, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language-Feeding
  • Patti Caudill, M.S., CCC-SLP; Speech-Language-Feeding
  • Nancy Mathis, M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathology
  • Ming-Hsien Wang, M.D., Urology

 

CDLS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
  • Geir Rosvik, M.Ed., Adaptive Physical Education
  • Julia O’Connor, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology
  • Mary Pipan, M.D., Developmental Pediatrician
  • Denise Williams, MS, Early Childhood Education
  • Urbi Ghosh, Ph.D., Education
  • Rachel Hueston, Education
  • Mary Beth Bruder, Ph.D., Educational Psychology
  • Ingrid Barone, R.N., Nursing
  • Katherina Terhune, Ph.D., LCSW, Mental Health
  • Christine Ackermann, M.S., O.T., Occupational Therapy
  • Joann Fleckenstein, M.S., O.T., Occupational Therapy

 

  • Amy Metrena, M.S.P.T., Physical Therapy
  • Mary Levis N.C.S.P., School Psychology
  • Michelle Champion, M.Ed., Special Education