Wendy Chung, MD, PhD is a clinical and molecular geneticist and the Chief of the Department of Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Chung is a leader in rare genetic diseases and has identified over 60 new genetic conditions, 5 of which bear her name. She is leading the GUARDIAN study to expand newborns screening using genomic sequencing.
Dr. Chung directs NIH funded research programs in human genetics of autism, birth defects including congenital diaphragmatic hernia and congenital heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, breast cancer, obesity, and diabetes. Dr. Chung is a national leader in the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics. She was the recipient of the Rare Impact Award from the National Organization of Rare Disorders, and is a member of the National Academy of Medicine.Â