Certifications
American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (Clinical Genetics)
American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (Clinical Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
Professional History
Dr. Chung is a physician scientist and directs NIH-funded research programs in human genetics of birth defects including congenital diaphragmatic hernia, esophageal atresia, and congenital heart disease. She leads a large study of autism called SPARK and a study of 180 rare neurogenetic conditions called Simons Searchlight. She has led studies to improve newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and now GUARDIAN (Genomic Uniform screening Against Rare Diseases In All Newborns).
