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Amanda Thomas-Wilson PhD, FACMG

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Director of Translational Research, Englander Institute for Precision Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine
📍 New York, New York, United States

Amanda Thomas-Wilson is the Director of Molecular Diagnostics at the New York Genome Center, specializing in clinical genomics and the diagnosis of rare genetic disorders. She holds a PhD in Human and Molecular Genetics from Baylor College of Medicine and is a board-certified Biochemical and Laboratory Geneticist.

[Predicted] Outside of her core research, Amanda appears passionate about bridging the gap between genomic research and patient care. Her work suggests a dedication to translating complex genetic findings into actionable insights that can directly benefit families affected by rare diseases.

She serves on an FDA-recognized expert panel that collaborates with patient advocacy groups to classify genetic variants for rare diseases.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Director of Translational Research, Englander Institute for Precision Medicine
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Clinical Genome Sequencing
Her role at the New York Genome Center and multiple publications focus on the application of whole genome sequencing in clinical diagnostic settings.
Rare Disease Diagnostics
Leads an expert panel focused on cerebral creatine deficiency syndromes and has published research on identifying monogenic causes of various rare disorders.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Director of Translational Research, Englander Institute for Precision Medicine
Weill Cornell Medicine
10-2021
Assistant Professor of Research in Physiology and Biophysics
Weill Cornell Medicine
3-2020 - 11-2023
Associate Director of Liver Research, Englander Institute for Precision Medicine
Weill Cornell Medicine
3-2020
Scientific Director, Very Rare Cancer Consortium
New York Genome Center
7-2019
Associate Director, Molecular Diagnostics
New York Genome Center
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Education
2008 - 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine
2006 - 2008
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Columbia University
2014 - 2017
Fellowship
University of Utah
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