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The Ortiz-Gonzalez Lab focuses on translational neuroscience, fueled by the belief that there is much neurobiology to learn from patients with rare genetic disorders that disrupt normal neurodevelopment. The lab is particularly interested in whether mitochondrial dysfunction can be a common underlying mechanism in rare pediatric neurodegenerative disorders. Currently, there are limited treatments for genetic disorders, so the long-term goal is to develop better disease models and tools to screen for novel therapeutic interventions.
Attending Physician
Dr. Ortiz-Gonzalez is a physician-scientist specializing in pediatric neurogenetics. Her clinical work focuses on finding a unifying genetic diagnosis for children with rare neurodevelopmental disorders. Her research is informed by her patients and focuses on understanding how genetic changes, in particular those affecting mitochondrial function, cause disease so we can develop better treatments for these children in the future.