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Suma Shankar, MD, Medical Genetics, Sacramento, CA

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Medical Genetics Sacramento, CA

Clinical Genetics, Clinical Molecular Genetics, Pediatric Medical Genetics

Chief, Division of Genomic Medicine Professor, Departments of Pediatrics & Ophthalmology, Director, Precision Genomics, Albert Rowe Endowed Chair in Genetics, Univ Of California Davis School of Medicine

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  • Office

    The MIND Institute 2825 50th St
    Genomic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
    Sacramento, CA 95817
    Phone+1 916-703-0300

Summary

  • Dr. Suma Shankar is a medical geneticist in Sacramento, CA. She received her medical degree from Bangalore Medical College and has been in practice 28 years. She also speaks multiple languages, including Kannada. She specializes in clinical genetics, clinical molecular genetics, and pediatric medical genetics and is experienced in mitochondrial diseases, lysosomal storage diseases, clinical genetics, medical biochemical genetics, and biochemical genetics.
  • Can Genetic Testing Help Shed Light on the Autism Epidemic?

    Can Genetic Testing Help Shed Light on the Autism Epidemic?

    Middle school students come together to spread awareness for National Down Syndr

    March 21 is known as National Down Syndrome Day -- a day used to spread resources, statistics, and awareness about the disorder.Mountain View Middle School&rsqu

    https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/young-boy-shines-through-adversity-pursu

    At just 6 years old, Shine Arslanian of Garden Valley has Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome and faced more adversity than most, but still, nothing slows him down.

    'Nothing holds him back': Child born with 2 very rare conditions gets lifesaving

    17 surgeries later, 6-year-old boy runs on prosthetic legs and Paralympic dreams.

    Care team and experimental drug help toddler regain mobility

    A rare, genetic condition robbed a toddler of her mobility - until her diligent care team and an experimental drug brought it back.

    https://www.genomeweb.com/sequencing/despite-record-speed-nanopore-sequencing-fa

    Nanopore seq. provides rapid genetic disease diagnostics, however, adequate pretest consent and counseling needs to be given by certified genetic practioners.

    Scientists Identify a New Gene Leading to Profound Neurodevelopmental Delays - G

    Variants of a novel gene, DPH5, was suggested to be the real culprit of embryonic death and severe neurodevelopmental delays.

    Global team of scientists discover a new gene causing severe neurodevelopmental

    UC Davis geneticist Suma Shankar led an international team of researchers on a set of studies that resulted in the discovery of a new gene linked to a neurodeve

    UC Davis Children's Hospital Joins Genomic Testing Pilot Project

    2 million Medi-Cal pilot program 'Project Baby Bear' offers genomic testing to acutely ill newborns

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Medical Genetics and Genomics, 2007 - 2009
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Pediatric Ophthalmology, 2006 - 2007
  • University of Iowa
    University of IowaPhD, Molecular and Cellular Biology, 2000 - 2005
  • Bangalore Medical College
    Bangalore Medical CollegeClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2016 - 2026
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2009 - 2017
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2006 - 2007
  • American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics Clinical Genetics and Genomics
  • The Royal College of Ophthalmologists United KingdomMember of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
  • The Royal College of Surgeons EdinburghFellow of Royal College of Surgeons

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Above and Beyond the Call of Duty University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 2006
  • Western Scholar Western Society for Pediatric Research, 2009
  • Henry Christian Award and Certificate of Excellence in Research American Federation for Medical Research, 2009

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Proceedings of the Fifth International RASopathies Symposium: When Development and Cancer Intersect  
    David A Stevenson, Katherine A Rauen, Bruce D Gelb, Corinne M Linardic, Suma Shankar, Brigitte C Widemann, Karen Gripp, Maxim Itkin, American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A
  • Is Exon 8 the Most Critical or the Only Dispensable Exon of the VCAN Gene? Insights into VCAN Variants and Clinical Spectrum of Wagner Syndrome  
    Suma Shankar, MD, American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A
  • Cognitive Computing and Information Processing  
    Shankar S, Keynote Speaker, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Response of Patients with Fabry Disease with the Amenable GLA Mutation p.N215S to Treatment with Migalastat.
    Hughes DA, Nicholls K, Shankar SP, Sunder-Plassmann G, Schiffmann R, Skuban N, Castelli JP, Feldt-Rasmussen U on behalf of the ATTRACT investigators, The American College of Medical Genetics, 1/1/2017
  • Long-term Efficacy and Safety of Eliglustat in Gaucher Disease Type 1: Results of the Phase 3, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled ENGAGE Trial.
    Balwani M, Mistry PK, Lukina E, Ben Turkia H, Shankar SP et al, The American College of Medical Genetics, 1/1/2017
  • Identification of lysosomal acid lipase (LAL) deficiency patients using key existing clinical data points focused on BMI, type 2 hyperlipidemia, and/or fatty liver dis...
    Long V, Laney D, Shankar SP, Li H, Molecular Genetics and Metabolism, 1/1/2017
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Lectures

  • Emerging therapies in rare genetic disorders 
    Centre for Human Genetics, Bangalore, India - 1/1/2017

Press Mentions

  • Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing Leads to Better Outcomes for Babies, Lower Medical Costs
    Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing Leads to Better Outcomes for Babies, Lower Medical CostsJune 5th, 2021
  • ‘Not experimental anymore’: UCD Med Center expands free testing for Medi-Cal families
    ‘Not experimental anymore’: UCD Med Center expands free testing for Medi-Cal families July 29th, 2020
  • 3-year-old Mikey inspires song as his days are numbered
    3-year-old Mikey inspires song as his days are numberedJuly 29th, 2020

Grant Support

  • Children’s Miracle NetworkUniv Of California Davis2016–Present

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Medical Genetics & Genomics
    Member

Other Languages

  • Kannada