Dr. Robert Steiner

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Biography

Robert D. Steiner is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He specializes in clinical genetics and metabolic diseases, serving as the Medical Director for Newborn Screening in Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services. With over 200 original peer-reviewed research articles and contributions to more than 100 books and reviews, Dr. Steiner is recognized for his extensive work in pediatrics, rare diseases, and genetic testing. His clinical interests include inherited metabolic diseases and various specific conditions such as phenylketonuria (PKU) and Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome. He is a translational researcher involved with the NIH-funded Impact of Genomic Variation on Function Consortium and plays a significant role in the advancement of genetic testing practices.

Research Interests

Inherited Metabolic Diseases Genetic Testing Newborn Screening Phenylketonuria Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis

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

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