Kelly E King

Kelly E King is an Associate Professor in the Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience department at the University of Minnesota, affiliated with the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain and its Neurodevelopmental Program in Rare Disease. Her work focuses on clinical research in rare lysosomal disorders affecting neurodevelopment and pediatric health.

Research Interests: Dr. King’s expertise lies in the intersection of pediatric behavioral neuroscience, lysosomal storage disorders, and neurodevelopmental outcomes. Her publications and grants highlight a focus on Hurler syndrome, mucopolysaccharidosis, and Covid-19-related educational adaptations for children with rare diseases. Key methodologies include quantitative brain MRI, behavioral assessments, and clinical trial design.

Recent Publications span topics like biomarker analysis in premature infants, regulatory science in single-arm trials, and neurodevelopmental impacts of rare genetic disorders. Collaborations with institutions such as NIH and Shire Human Genetic Therapies underscore her translational research approach.