Research

Explore and Understand

Patient-Centered Research

The Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) research team is focused on better understanding rare genetic disorders, enhancing diagnostic testing, and identifying novel treatments for the direct benefit of patients and families.

Life-Changing Discoveries

Research that Empowers Action

With expertise in areas including lysosomal storage disorders, congenital disorders of glycosylation, and inherited eye diseases, our researchers work collaboratively with GGC clinicians and diagnosticians, as well as with colleagues around the world, to advance genomic medicine for all.

Through GGC’s Precision Medicine Initiative, our research team is changing the way genetic care is provided by improving access, analysis, answers, and action.

Access

Our collaborative researchers publish findings to share knowledge with clinicians and laboratory geneticists around the world.

Analysis

Innovation efforts in GGC’s Research Division are supporting the use of novel technologies and data integration to improve the ability to make a timely diagnosis.

Answers

Through GGC’s Genomic Discovery Program (GDP), we are using a variety of experimental methods, including model organisms, to resolve uncertain genetic test results and clarify diagnoses.

Action

GGC’s researchers conduct drug screens and investigate the utility of repurposing small molecules and FDA-approved drugs to treat rare diseases.

Our Research Faculty

Dedicated Research Professionals

The Greenwood Genetic Center research team is committed to leaving no stone unturned in the search for answers. From basic research initiatives on rare diseases to patient-centered functional studies and drug screens, this team seeks to advance genomic medicine one patient at a time.

Richard Steet, PhD

Director of Research; Head, JC Self Research Institute

Heather Flanagan-Steet, PhD

Associate Director, Research (Functional Studies)

Gavin Arno, PhD

Associate Director, Research (Innovation)

Explore Our Research

Research that Reaches Further

With over 50 years of expertise and study, our research team is working to prevent birth defects, better understand rare diseases, and identify personalized treatments. Our prior work in X-linked intellectual disability has led to tremendous advances in that area and that data information is archived to support clinicians and families alike.

Active Projects

Archived XLID Project

Clinical Studies

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Learn More About Our Research

Interested in learning more about our research team and projects? Do you have questions about our research and the impact it has on our genetic care? Please reach out to our team.