Dr. Karin Finberg

Biography

Karin Finberg received her B.S., M.D., and Ph.D. degrees from Yale University. Her dissertation focused on the genetic basis of distal renal tubular acidosis sensorineural deafness. After completing a residency in Clinical Pathology at Massachusetts General Hospital, she completed fellowship training in Molecular Genetic Pathology at Harvard Medical School. Finberg has conducted significant research on iron balance disorders, particularly Iron-Refractory Iron Deficiency Anemia (IRIDA), uncovering genetic mutations that impact systemic iron regulation. She has collaborated on multiple projects, yielding insights into hepcidin regulation and iron metabolism. Currently, she serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology, where she balances her clinical work with laboratory research at Yale, focusing on genetic sequencing to improve patient outcomes in oncology and hematology. Her clinical interests include molecular genetic pathology and diagnostics for solid tumors. She is also involved in training and mentoring through the Yale School of Medicine's MD/PhD Faculty Committee and has received several honors for her contributions to research and education.

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