Alexander R. Paciorkowski

Alexander R. Paciorkowski, M.D., is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He specializes in Child Neurology and Neurogenetics, serving as part of the Neurogenetics Consultation Service, Hereditary Ataxia Program, and Neurofibromatosis Program. His clinical and research interests focus on neurogenetic disorders, pediatric epilepsy, congenital anomalies (e.g., Zika-related brain abnormalities), and improving access to neurology care in underserved regions.

• Education: MD from University of Connecticut School of Medicine (2000)
• Training:
  • Pediatrics Residency (2000–2003)
  • Medical Genetics Residency (2005–2007)
  • Pediatric Neurology Fellowship (2007–2010)

His research explores the economic impact of neurologic disabilities on families, bioinformatics tools for genetic data analysis, and genotype-phenotype correlations in rare disorders. He has contributed to over 78 peer-reviewed articles and co-authored chapters in Swaiman's Pediatric Neurology (2017), focusing on developmental encephalopathies and neurogenetics.

Dr. Paciorkowski has received awards including the Derek Denny-Brown Young Neurological Scholar Award (2016) and the Kayden R. Vinson Distinguished Scholar Award (2014). His work extends to global health initiatives, with projects in Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa.