Kaustuv Bhattacharya

Dr. Kaustuv Bhattacharya is a Senior Lecturer in Paediatrics & Child Health at the University of Sydney, affiliated with the Children's Hospital, Westmead. His clinical specialty focuses on pediatric metabolic disorders and rare diseases. His research emphasizes newborn screening protocols, genetic diagnostics, and management strategies for inborn errors of metabolism. Key areas include childhood dementia, mitochondrial disorders, and glycogen storage diseases.

Dr. Bhattacharya's work integrates clinical practice with translational research, addressing gaps in early diagnosis and treatment. He collaborates internationally on genomic medicine initiatives, such as the NEWBORN GEN SEQ TRAIL grant, to improve therapies for rare conditions. His publications highlight innovations in biomarker discovery, ethical frameworks for genomic screening, and longitudinal patient care.

His articles span 2006–2025, emphasizing pediatric metabolic diseases, genetic diagnostics, and public health policy. Notable contributions include studies on newborn screening efficacy, mitochondrial disease biomarkers, and the psychosocial impacts of rare diseases.

• Grants: Involved in the 2022 NEWBORN GEN SEQ TRAIL grant for genomic screening advancements.
• Labs/Teams: Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams at the Children's Hospital, Westmead, and global networks studying metabolic disorders.