Dr. Danny Miller

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Danny E. Miller is an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington's Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, as well as at the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetic Medicine. His research focuses on the application of long-read DNA and RNA sequencing to identify elusive disease-causing genetic changes that are often difficult to detect using standard genetic testing. His laboratory is particularly interested in developing clinical tests based on long-read sequencing technologies, aiming to enhance diagnostic rates for genetic disorders and to reduce the time required to achieve accurate genetic diagnoses. Dr. Miller also serves as an attending physician in general genetics and skeletal dysplasia clinics at Seattle Children’s Hospital. He completed his residency in combined Pediatrics and Medical Genetics at the University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital. Dr. Miller holds an MD and PhD in Physiology from the University of Kansas Medical Center, where he graduated with honors. He is dedicated to advancing genetic testing methodologies and improving patient outcomes for those with genetic conditions.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology and the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetic Medicine.

Attending Physician

— Present

Seattle Children’s Hospital • Seattle, WA

Providing clinical care in general genetics and skeletal dysplasia clinics.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.