G. Bradley Schaefer, MD, FAAP, FACMG |
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| Professor of Pediatrics Founding Director, Division of Medical Genetics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Section Chief, Genetics/Metabolism and Committee for the Future Endowed Chair in Medical Genetics, Arkansas Children's Hospital |
| Phone: (501) 364-2971 |
Research Overview
Dr. Schaefer’s research is in human clinical genetics with emphasis in neurogenetics and neurodevelopmental disabilities. This research utilizes computerized image analysis to quantify developmental changes in the brain, the face, and the inner ear.
Key Publications*
Waggoner, D.J.; Raca, G.; Welch, K.; Dempsey, M.; Anderes, E.; Ostrovnaya, I.; Alkhateeb, A.; Matsumoto, N.; Schaefer, G.B.; Lese Martin, C. and Das, S.: NSD1 Analysis for Sotos Syndrome - Insights and Perspectives from the Clinical Laboratory. Genet. Med. 7(8) : 524 - 533, 2005.
Needelman, H.; Schroeder, B.; Sweney, M.; Schmidt, J.; Bodensteiner, J.B. and Schaefer, G.B.: Ontogeny and Physiology of the Cavum Septum Pellucidum in Premature Infants. J. Child Neurol. 21:298-300, 2006.
Schaefer, G.B. and Mendelsohn, N.J.: Genetics Evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Genetics in Medicine.10(1):4-12, 2008.
Schaefer, G.B.; Starr, L.; Pickering, D.; Skar, G.; DeHaai, K. and Sanger, W.G.: Array CGH Findings in a Cohort Referred for an Autism Evaluation. J. Child Neurol. 25(12):1498-503, 2010.
Mulkey, S.B; Swearingen C.J.; Melguizo M.S.; Glasier C.M.; Ramakrishnaiah R.; Ou X.; Schaefer G.B.; Bhutta A.T.: Multi-Tiered Analysis of Brain Injury in Neonates with Congenital Heart Disease. Ped. Cardiol. (DOI) 10.1007/s00246-013-0712-6, 2013.
Schaefer, G.B.; Mendelsohn, N.J. and the Professional Practice and Guidelines Committee of the American College of Medical Genetics. Clinical Genetics Evaluation in Identifying the Etiology of Autism Spectrum Disorders – Guidelines Update. Genet. Med. 15(5):399-407, 2013.
*To find additional publications by this author, please visit Pubmed Central, a National Institutes of Health-operated site for electronic distribution of life sciences research reports.
Research Support
Medical Director: Mid-America Genetics Distance Education Consortium, Department of Genetic Counseling UAMS, Principal Investigators - Ron Winters and Becky Butler
Core Discipline Director: Arkansas LEND Project, HRSA, Principal Investigator - Eldon Schulz
CDC, Centers for Birth Defects Research and Prevention (CBDRPs) #1U01DD000491-01. Principal Investigator: Charlotte Hobbs
Heartlands Regional Genetics Collaborative. HRSA 1 H46MC24089-01-00. Principal Investigator: G. Bradley
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