Daryl Armstrong Scott

Daryl Armstrong Scott, Professor at Baylor College of Medicine in the Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, is a leading researcher in identifying genetic causes of congenital defects. His work focuses on congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), 1p36 deletion syndrome, and neurodevelopmental phenotypes.

• Education: BS (Brigham Young University, 1993), PhD (University of Iowa, 2000), MD (University of Iowa, 2000)
• Certifications: American Board of Pediatrics (General Pediatrics), American Board of Medical Genetics (Clinical Genetics)

Research Interests:

• Identifying genes for CDH and cardiovascular malformations (CVM)
• Investigating RERE gene mechanisms in 1p36 deletion syndrome
• Studying esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) via machine learning
• Global collaborations on neurodevelopmental disorders (autism, intellectual disability)

Scientific Awards:

• Spriestersbach Dissertation Prize (1999)
• Fulbright and Jaworski Faculty Excellence Award (2013)
• Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award (2011)

Research Trends (2022-2019): Recent publications highlight his use of exome sequencing, mouse models, and DECIPHER data to link genes like GATA4, RERE, and FGFRL1 to congenital defects, with a strong focus on genotype-phenotype correlations and neurodevelopmental syndromes.