Richard Steet

Dr. Steet joined GGC in August 2018 as the Director of Research and Head of the JC Self Research Institute following twelve years as a professor in the Complex Carbohydrate Research Center at the University of Georgia. His current research program, funded by the NIH and private foundations, is focused on defining disease mechanisms for two different classes of inherited diseases: lysosomal storage disorders and the congenital disorders of glycosylation. This work takes advantage of cell and animal-based models and uses a combination of chemical, molecular, and developmental approaches to unravel the complex pathogenesis of these disorders and explore new ways to treat them.

Dr. Steet’s goals for the Research Division are to integrate strengths in basic science research with clinical and translational studies, to enhance partnerships with pharmaceutical companies that can drive therapeutic development, and collaborate with the Clinical and Diagnostic divisions of GGC to enhance the understanding of the genetic basis for birth defects and disabilities.

Dr. Steet is a dedicated advocate of rare disease research and serves on the scientific advisory boards for the National MPS Society and ISMRD.