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Saadet Andrews completed her medical school pediatric residency in Turkey and pursued specialized training in clinical metabolic genetics at the Department of Pediatrics, Vienna General Hospital, University of Vienna, Austria. She then completed her biochemical genetics fellowship at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, and was trained in pediatric neurology. Dr. Andrews earned her PhD from the Free University, Amsterdam, focusing on "Creatine deficiency syndrome: contributions of selective newborn screening and treatment". Her research interests include gene discovery in neonatal encephalopathy using whole genome sequencing to identify genetic defects that affect energy metabolism and neurotransmitter pathways in newborns. Furthermore, Dr. Andrews studies epilepsy, particularly refractory epilepsy, focusing on how ketogenic diets impact seizure control. She has developed a zebrafish model to explore the neuropathogenesis associated with ALDH7A1 deficiency. Dr. Andrews has numerous publications and is actively involved in research that seeks to enhance understanding and treatment options for metabolic disorders and epilepsy.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada
Conducts research in metabolic genetics, focusing on gene discovery and the pathogenesis of neurological disorders.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management