Kathleen Angkustsiri

Dr. Kathleen Angkustsiri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, Davis. She serves as Program Director of the Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship and is affiliated with the UC Davis MIND Institute and UC Davis Children's Hospital. Her clinical expertise includes neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorders, chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, Down syndrome, and fragile X syndrome. She also focuses on ADHD, anxiety disorders, and developmental delays.

• Education: B.A. in Psychology/Human Biology (Stanford University, 1998), M.D. (New York University School of Medicine, 2003)
• Training: Pediatrics residency and fellowship in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at UC Davis

Her research investigates behavioral characteristics in 22q11.2DS and clinical trials for neurodevelopmental conditions. Key areas include autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, and fragile X syndrome. She has received prestigious awards such as the Eli Gold Award (2016) and the DBPNet Young Investigator Award (2013).

Dr. Angkustsiri collaborates on grants including the UC Davis CTSC K12 Award and leads projects at the MIND Institute. She contributes to multidisciplinary teams addressing neurodevelopmental challenges through clinical care and research.