Dr. M Meyn

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Biography

M. Stephen Meyn is a tenured professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he serves as the Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency Director. He has extensive training and experience as a pediatrician and clinical geneticist, concentrating on rare genetic diseases, particularly in cancer genetics and disorders that affect genomic stability. Meyn's research interests involve the discovery of new disease-causing genes, the development of innovative clinical applications leveraging third-generation sequencing technologies, and a deep exploration into telomeropathies. He founded the UW Undiagnosed Disease Program and developed the BadgerSeq project, aimed at significantly enhancing the efficiency of rapid genome sequencing for newborns through AI-driven patient selection and long-read sequencing capabilities. He has held several prestigious roles, including being a core faculty member at the UW Center for Human Genomics and serving as the co-director of the UW NORD Center of Excellence for Rare Diseases.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

Tenured professor in the Department of Pediatrics, focusing on medical genetics and genomic residency.

Medical Staff Fellow

— Present

National Institutes of Health • Bethesda, MD

Completed fellowships in the Genetics Biochemistry Branch and the InterInstitute Medical Genetics Program.

Requirements for University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Mathematics (Calculus preferred) Chemistry Physics Biology Prior research experience highly recommended
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Specialization Notes

Admissions processed through the Neuroscience Training Program (NTP).