Frank Sleutels

Frank Sleutels is a researcher in the Department of Clinical Genetics at Erasmus MC, a leading academic medical center in the Netherlands. His work is focused on the application of advanced genomic technologies to diagnose and understand genetic disorders, particularly in prenatal and neurodevelopmental contexts.

Research Interests: Dr. Sleutels' research spans several critical areas in medical genetics, including neurodevelopmental disorders, epilepsy genetics, prenatal exome and gene panel sequencing, RNA sequencing for rare diseases, and the detection of maternal malignancies through non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). His work integrates molecular diagnostics with clinical applications to improve patient outcomes.

The most recent publications highlight a strong trend in using cutting-edge genomic techniques—such as exome sequencing and RNA sequencing—for diagnosing rare and complex genetic conditions. A significant focus is on improving prenatal diagnostics and understanding the genetic basis of neurodevelopmental disorders with epilepsy. His collaborative research also addresses emerging challenges in interpreting NIPT results that may indicate maternal cancers.

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Advising and Grants: There is no information available about students advised or grants obtained by Dr. Sleutels in the provided material. However, his involvement in large-scale collaborative studies, including those involving the Dutch NIPT Consortium, suggests active participation in funded research initiatives and multidisciplinary teams.

Labs and Teams: Dr. Sleutels is part of the Clinical Genetics department at Erasmus MC, contributing to a research environment focused on genomic medicine. He collaborates extensively with national and international teams, particularly in prenatal genetics and rare disease diagnostics, as evidenced by co-authorship in multi-center studies.