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    Nada Derar

    Assistant Professor of Genetics
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    Clinical Genetics Faculty & Staff

    333 ceder street , Aprt 1406

    New Haven , CT 06519

    United States

    About

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    Assistant Professor of Genetics

    Biography

    I am an Assistant Professor in Clinical Genetics, with triple board certifications in Internal Medicine, Clinical Genetics, and Medical Biochemical Genetics. My career has been dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of genetics in clinical practice. I am passionate about teaching, research, and providing top-notch patient care, which drives my work in both academic and clinical settings. My diverse expertise allows me to contribute meaningfully to the medical community and support the next generation of healthcare professionals.

    Appointments

    • Genetics

      Assistant Professor
      Primary

    Other Departments & Organizations

    Education & Training

    Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship
    Yale University (2026)
    Medical Biochemical Fellow
    Stanford University (2017)
    Clinical Genetics Fellow
    Stanford University (2016)
    Internal Medicine Resident
    University of Toledo (2014)
    MD
    Umm Al Qura University , Medical School (2006)

    Research

    Overview

    Public Health Interests

    Genetics, Genomics, Epigenetics

    Research at a Glance

    Publications Timeline

    A big-picture view of Nada Derar's research output by year.
    12Publications
    125Citations

    Publications

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    2023

    2022

    2021

    2020

    2018

    2016

    Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

    • activity

      Genetics of Epilepsy: An Overview for Adult Neurologists

    • activity

      METABOLIC DISORDERS THAT MIMIC ISCHEMIC ENCEPHALOPATHY

    • activity

      Genetics Referrals: Deciphering the Pathway to Precision Care

    • activity

      Whole Exome Sequencing As First Tier Test in Fetal Malformation”

    • activity

      De novo truncating variants in WHSC1 recapitulate the Wolf-Hirschhorn (4p16.3 micro-deletion) syndrome phenotype”

    Clinical Care

    Overview

    Clinical Specialties

    Clinical Genetics; Medical Biochemical Genetics; Pediatric Genetics; Prenatal Genetics; Medical Oncology; Laboratory Medicine

    Fact Sheets

    Board Certifications

    • Medical Biochemical Genetics

      Certification Organization
      AB of Medical Genetics and Genomics
      Original Certification Date
      2019
    • Clinical Genetics and Genomics

      Certification Organization
      AB of Medical Genetics and Genomics
      Original Certification Date
      2017
    • Internal Medicine

      Certification Organization
      AB of Internal Medicine
      Original Certification Date
      2016

    Get In Touch

    Contacts

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    Clinical Genetics Faculty & Staff

    333 ceder street , Aprt 1406

    New Haven , CT 06519

    United States