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Wendy Chung, MD, Medical Genetics, Boston, MA

Wendy Kay Chung MD PhD

Medical Genetics•Boston, MA

Clinical Genetics, Clinical Molecular Genetics

Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Boston Childrens Hospital and Harvard Medical School

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  • 300 Longwood AvenueBoston, MA 02115

  • Phone+1 617-355-5022

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Summary

  • Dr. Wendy Chung is a medical geneticist and Chair of Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital in Boston, MA. She received her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medicine and has been in practice 23 years. She specializes in clinical genetics and clinical molecular genetics and is experienced in inborn errors of metabolism. She has more than 600 publications. She is a member of the National Academy of Medicine.

Education & Training

  • Weill Cornell Medicine
    Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2000 - 2025
  • Clinical Molecular Genetics
    American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics Clinical Molecular Genetics
  • Clinical Genetics and Genomics
    American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics Clinical Genetics and Genomics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2014
  • New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2012-2014
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2012-2014
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Height and Body Mass Index as Modifiers of Breast Cancer Risk in BRCA1/2 Mutation Carriers: A Mendelian Randomization Study  
    Susan M Domchek, Wendy K Chung, Patricia A Ganz, Robert L Nussbaum, Journal of the National Cancer Institute
  • Rare Variants in SOX17 Are Associated with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension with Congenital Heart Disease  
    Usha Krishnan, Eric D Austin, Frederick E Dewey, D Dunbar Ivy, Wendy K Chung, Rizwan Hamid, BioMed Central

Lectures

  • Myths of Primary Care Providers and Patients-Families Regarding Genetics -- Setting the Record Straight 
    Genetics in Primary Care Institute (GPCI), Central, Illinois - 7/26/2012

Press Mentions

  • Hidden Genetic Causes of Congenital Heart Disease Identified
    Hidden Genetic Causes of Congenital Heart Disease IdentifiedFebruary 20th, 2025
  • GeneDx to Highlight Key Research Findings at American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting
    GeneDx to Highlight Key Research Findings at American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual MeetingNovember 4th, 2024
  • Groundbreaking GUARDIAN Study Shows Benefits of Adding Genome Sequencing to Newborn Screening; Augments and Improves Standard Newborn Screening
    Groundbreaking GUARDIAN Study Shows Benefits of Adding Genome Sequencing to Newborn Screening; Augments and Improves Standard Newborn ScreeningOctober 24th, 2024
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Grant Support

  • Fair Phenotype Annotation and Genomic ReinterpretationCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES2023–2028
  • Prospective Genetic Risk Evaluation and Assessment (PROGRESS) in AutismCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES2022–2027
  • Prospective Genetic Risk Evaluation and Assessment (PROGRESS) in AutismCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES2022–2027
  • Prospective Genetic Risk Evaluation and Assessment (PROGRESS) in AutismCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES2022–2027
  • Prospective Genetic Risk Evaluation and Assessment (PROGRESS) in AutismCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES2022–2027
  • CLEAR Consortium: Discovering the Developmental Mechanisms of Trachea-Esophageal Birth DefectsCINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSP MED CTR2017–2027
  • CLEAR Consortium: Discovering the Developmental Mechanisms of Trachea-Esophageal Birth DefectsCINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSP MED CTR2017–2027
  • CLEAR Consortium: Discovering the Developmental Mechanisms of Trachea-Esophageal Birth DefectsCINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSP MED CTR2017–2027
  • CLEAR Consortium: Discovering the Developmental Mechanisms of Trachea-Esophageal Birth DefectsCINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSP MED CTR2017–2027
  • CLEAR Consortium: Discovering the Developmental Mechanisms of Trachea-Esophageal Birth DefectsCINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSP MED CTR2017–2027
  • Child Health Research Career Development Award (CHRCDA) Program (K12)BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL2007–2027
  • Child Health Research Career Development Award (CHRCDA) Program (K12)BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL2007–2027
  • Child Health Research Career Development Award (CHRCDA) Program (K12)BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL2007–2027
  • Child Health Research Career Development Award (CHRCDA) Program (K12)BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL2007–2027
  • Identifying and applying genetic variation relevant to clinical outcomes for individuals with congenital heart diseaseCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES2020–2025
  • Identifying and applying genetic variation relevant to clinical outcomes for individuals with congenital heart diseaseCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES2020–2025
  • Identifying and applying genetic variation relevant to clinical outcomes for individuals with congenital heart diseaseCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES2020–2025
  • Identifying and applying genetic variation relevant to clinical outcomes for individuals with congenital heart diseaseCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES2020–2025
  • Identifying and applying genetic variation relevant to clinical outcomes for individuals with congenital heart diseaseCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES2020–2025
  • EHR-based Genomic Risk Assessment and Management for Diverse PopulationsCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES2015–2025
  • Role of the Kinesin KIF1A in Neurological DiseaseCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES2020–2024
  • Molecular Genetic Analysis Of Human ObesityNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009–2012
  • Impact Of Return Of Incidental Genetic Test Results To Research Participants In TNational Human Genome Research Institute2011
  • Molecular Approaches To Gene Identification In Congenital Heart DiseaseNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2009–2011
  • Identification Of Novel Genes For Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2008–2011

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