Kevin Strauss

Kevin Strauss serves as an Adjunct Professor at UMass Chan Medical School in the Department of Pediatrics and holds affiliated roles in the Molecular, Cell and Cancer Biology and Pediatrics departments at T.H. Chan School of Medicine. He is based at the Clinic for Special Children in Strasburg, PA.

• Education:
  • BA in Biology from Colgate University
  • MD from Harvard Medical School

Research Interests:
Dr. Strauss specializes in genetic disorders within Amish and Mennonite populations, focusing on conditions like maple syrup urine disease, spinal muscular atrophy, and Crigler-Najjar syndrome. His work spans molecular diagnostics, gene therapy, pediatric metabolic diseases, and clinical trial safety. Key themes include genotype-phenotype correlations, newborn screening, and transplantation for inherited metabolic conditions.

Scientific Trends:
Over the last decade, his publications have emphasized genetic mapping, mouse models for neurological and metabolic disorders, and AAV-mediated gene therapy. Recent studies address depression-related genetic variants and ubiquitin signaling in neurodevelopment.

Collaborations:
Dr. Strauss works closely with institutions including UMass Chan Medical School, Pittsburgh Children's Hospital, and the Clinic for Special Children. His co-authors span pediatric neurology, transplantation, and genomic medicine disciplines.