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Chester Whitley, MD, Medical Genetics, Minneapolis, MN

ChesterBWhitleyMDPhD

Medical Genetics Minneapolis, MN

Clinical Biochemical Genetics, Clinical Genetics

Professor, Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School

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  • Office

    University Of Minnesota Physicians
    516 Delaware Street Se, Room 4-100
    Minneapolis, MN 55455
    Phone+1 612-626-6777

Education & Training

  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Pediatrics, 1980 - 1985
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1981 - 2025
  • American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics Clinical Biochemical Genetics
  • American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics Clinical Genetics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Lysogene Provides Updates and Topline Results from Phase 2/3 AAVance Gene Therapy Clinical Study
    Lysogene Provides Updates and Topline Results from Phase 2/3 AAVance Gene Therapy Clinical StudyNovember 18th, 2022
  • Sangamo (Part V): Assessing the Prospects of SB-913
    Sangamo (Part V): Assessing the Prospects of SB-913September 11th, 2018
  • U.S. Scientists Try Gene Editing Inside a Person for the First Time, Aiming to Cure a Disease
    U.S. Scientists Try Gene Editing Inside a Person for the First Time, Aiming to Cure a DiseaseNovember 14th, 2017

Grant Support

  • Lysosomal Disease Network-8th Annual World SymposiumEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2012
  • SB Transposons For Gene TherapyEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2011
  • Research Animal Care And MedicineEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2011
  • Neuro-Histology &BehaviorEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2011
  • In Vivo Lentiviral Gene Therapy For Hurler SyndromeEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2011
  • AdministrationEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2011
  • AAV Mediated Gene Therapy To The CNS For MPS IEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2011
  • Rdcrc Administrative UnitNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009–2011
  • Lysosomal Disease NetworkNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009–2011
  • Gene Therapy For Metabolic DisordersEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1995–2011
  • World Symposium 2010 (Lysosomal Disease Network'S 6th Annual Research Meeting)National Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2010
  • World Symposium 2009 (Lysosomal Disease Network'S 5th Annual Research Meeting)National Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009
  • Pku-008: Phenoptin In PhenylketonuriaNational Center For Research Resources2007–2009
  • Pku-007: A Phase 2, Multicenter, Open-Label Study To Evaluate The Safety And EffNational Center For Research Resources2007–2009
  • Lysosomal Disease Network-4th Annual World SymposiumNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2008
  • Lentiviral Gene Therapy For MPS Type IEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2004–2008
  • Lysosomal Disease Network-3rd Annual World SymposiumNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2007
  • A Phase 3, Multicenter, Open-Label Extension Study Of Phenoptin In Subjects WithNational Center For Research Resources2006–2007
  • Pku-003 Phase 3 Phenoptin In PKUNational Center For Research Resources2006
  • A Phase 2, Multicenter, Open-Label Study To Evaluate The Response To And SafetyNational Center For Research Resources2006
  • Agal-02503: Multi-Center, Open-Label Study Of The Safety And Efficacy Of FabrazyNational Center For Research Resources2005–2006
  • Lysosomal Disease Network-2nd Annual World SymposiumNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2005
  • World Lysosomal Research Network Annual SymposiumNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2004
  • Lentiviral Ex Vivo Hematopoietic Stem Cell Gene Therapy For MPS IEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2000–2001
  • REAL Time Quantitative PCR Detection SystemNational Center For Research Resources1999
  • Retroviral Mediated Transfer Of The Iduronate-2-Sulfatase Gene Into LymphocytesNational Center For Research Resources1997–1999
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Gene Therapy For Hurler SyndromeEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1996–1999
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation For MucopolysaccharidosisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1988–1993
  • 1st International Congress On MucopolysaccharidosisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1988