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Gail Spiridigliozzi is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics at Duke University. Her research interests focus on the cognitive and neurological pathologies associated with enzyme replacement therapy in infantile-onset Pompe disease and the implications of fragile X syndrome on cognitive development in children and adolescents. She has significantly contributed to understanding the effects of genetic conditions on cognitive function, particularly in premutation carriers of fragile X syndrome. Spiridigliozzi has received multiple grants for her research, including funding from Genzyme Corporation and the National Institutes of Health, specifically targeting the cognitive impacts of genetic disorders. With a Ph.D. from the University of Kansas, she has held various academic positions, moving from Assistant to Associate Professor before her current appointment. Her extensive experience in pediatrics and psychiatry encompasses a commitment to advancing treatment and understanding of cognitive development in at-risk populations.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)