David H. Viskochil

David H. Viskochil, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Pediatrics and a clinical geneticist in the Division of Medical Genetics at the University of Utah. He holds an academic clinical practice focused on genetics patients, collaborating with institutions such as Primary Children’s Medical Center, Huntsman Cancer Institute, the University of Utah Neurosciences Center (Adult NF Clinic), and Shriners Hospital.

• Education:
  • B.S. in Biology from the University of Arizona
  • Ph.D. and M.D. from the University of North Carolina (1985)
  • Pediatric residency and clinical genetics fellowship at University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals
• Research:
  • Molecular genetics of the NF1 gene
  • Bone health and cancer malignancy in NF1 patients
  • Translational research in NF1-related manifestations
  • Clinical trials for NF1 and lysosomal storage disorders
• Funding:
  • Department of Defense NF Research Program
  • NINDS of the NIH
  • Shriners Research Foundation
• Leadership:
  • Co-Director of the NF Clinic at the University of Utah
  • Director of Clinical Genetics Services in the Division of Medical Genetics
  • Chair of the Clinical Care Advisory Board, Children’s Tumor Foundation
  • Chair of the Utah State Department of Health Genetic Advisory Committee
• Awards:
  • Young Investigator Award (NNFF)
  • K-08 award (NIH)