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Alejandro Iglesias, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and the Director of the Inherited Metabolic Program at Columbia University Medical Center. He specializes in Clinical Genetics and Genomics with a focus on inherited metabolic disorders, neurogenetics, and dysmorphology. His significant contributions include the introduction of newborn screening for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy in New York State, along with his active participation in the development of newborn screening programs for conditions such as Krabbe and Pompe diseases. As an educator, Dr. Iglesias is responsible for the medical biochemistry lecture series for medical students at Columbia University, fostering the next generation of medical professionals. His expertise encompasses various genetic disorders, including genetic epilepsies, muscle diseases, and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)