Hunter R. Underhill

Hunter R. Underhill is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Utah in the Division of Medical Genetics, with an adjunct appointment in Radiology & Imaging Sciences. His clinical focus includes lysosomal storage disorders, inborn errors of metabolism, and biochemical/genetic disorders affecting myelination.

• B.S. in Mathematics, Wake Forest University
• M.D., Wake Forest University School of Medicine
• Ph.D. in Bioengineering, University of Washington
• Residency in Clinical Medical Genetics, University of Washington
• Fellowship in Clinical Biochemical Genetics, University of Utah

Dr. Underhill’s research centers on advanced quantitative MRI techniques for studying white matter diseases, including applications in biochemical and genetic disorders, brain tumors, traumatic brain injury, and neurodegenerative conditions. He is particularly interested in integrating molecular genotyping with MRI phenotyping to explore DNA changes and tumor behavior, as well as mutational effects on development. His work also investigates circulating tumor DNA for early and recurrent detection of solid tumors in pediatric and adult patients.

• Board-certified in Medical Genetics (American Board of Medical Genetics)
• Board-eligible in Clinical Biochemical Genetics (American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics)