Wendy K. Chung, MD, PhD
Wendy K. Chung, MD, PhD
Physician-in-Chief
Department of Pediatrics
Boston Children’s Hospital
Mary Ellen Avery Professor of Pediatrics,
Harvard Medical School
Dr. Chung is a clinical and molecular geneticist. She directs NIH-funded research in human genetics of autism, pulmonary hypertension, breast cancer, obesity, diabetes, and birth defects—including congenital diaphragmatic hernia and congenital heart disease. She is a national leader in the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics.
Dr. Chung has identified the genetic basis of more than 60 rare diseases. She leads the GUARDIAN study to expand newborn screenings for genetic disorders and advance development of personalized therapies for children with these conditions. Dr. Chung also leads national collaborations to identify the origins of autism and guide impactful therapies and services. Her goal is to enhance understanding of autism contributors, discover how the condition changes over lifespans and identify how to support individuals.
Dr. Chung has received the National Organization of Rare Disorders Rare Impact Award and is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and the American Academy of Physicians. She earned her BA in biochemistry from Cornell University, MD from Cornell University Medical College and PhD in genetics from The Rockefeller University.
