Wendy is a board certified clinical and molecular geneticist with more than 20 years of experience in human genetic research. Wendy is currently the Kennedy Family Professor of Pediatrics in Medicine and Director of Clinical Genetics at Columbia University. She is also the Director of Precision Medicine Resource in the Irving Institute and the National Organization for Rare Disorders Center of Excellence at Columbia University. She has authored over 600 peer reviewed papers and 75 reviews and chapters in medical texts. She was the recipient of the Medical Achievement Award from Bonei Olam, the Dade County Hall of Fame, the NY Academy of Medicine Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Biomedical Science, the Rare Impact Award from the National Organization for Rare Disorders and is a member of the National Academy of Medicine. Wendy is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for Sage Bionetworks, Taysha, Helix, and Regeneron Genetics Center.
Wendy earned a B.A. in Biochemistry and Economics from Cornell University, a M.D. from Cornell University Medical College, and a Ph.D. in Genetics from The Rockefeller University.
Current role