David H Ledbetter, Ph.D.
Courtesy Professor
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About David H Ledbetter
Dr. Ledbetter is board-certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics as a clinical genetics laboratory director. His research involves elucidating the genetic causes of neurodevelopmental disorders including intellectual disability, autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy and schizophrenia. Early in his career he discovered the genetic causes of Prader-Willi syndrome (deletion chromosome 15q) and Miller-Dieker syndrome (deletion 17p or mutation in the LIS1 gene). Prior to joining UF COM-Jacksonville, he was Executive Vice President and Founding Chief Scientific Officer at Geisinger Health in Pennsylvania (2010-2021).
Board Certifications
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Clinical CytogeneticsAmerican Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
Publications
Academic Articles
Grants
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Characterizing the spectrum of genomic and phenotypic variation in cerebral palsy
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER via NATL INST OF HLTH
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Gene Dosage Imbalance In Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER via NATL INST OF HLTH NIMH
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Leveraging rare genetic etiologies to advance knowledge and treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER via NATL INST OF HLTH NIMH
Education
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Ph.D., Psychology (Behavior Genetics)
University of Texas-Austin
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B.S. Psychology
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Contact Details
- Business:
- (404) 272-4565
- Business:
- ledbetter.david@ufl.edu
- Business Mailing:
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1149 NEWELL DR
GAINESVILLE FL 32610 - Business Street:
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580 W 8TH ST
JACKSONVILLE FL 32209