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Mallory Downie, MD, PhD is a Junior Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) at the 5252 de Maisonneuve site. She is affiliated with the Child Health and Human Development Program and the Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE) at McGill University. Dr. Downie established her laboratory in 2023, focusing on applying bioinformatics approaches to study the genetics of kidney disease in children and adults.
Dr. Downie's research interests center on the identification of new genes and genetic risk factors in childhood kidney disease through genetic association studies such as genome-wide association studies and Mendelian randomization studies. Her work spans multiple areas including identifying genetically determined proteomic biomarkers for drug discovery, conducting multi-ancestral association studies of complex traits, correlating genotype and phenotype in complex diseases, and mapping genes in rare familial diseases. Her specific focus on pediatric nephrology addresses critical gaps in understanding the genetic basis of conditions like nephrotic syndrome and membranous nephropathy.
Analysis of Dr. Downie's publication record reveals a strong emphasis on genetic approaches to understanding kidney disease, with particular focus on childhood nephrotic syndrome, membranous nephropathy, and tubular disorders. Her work frequently employs advanced genetic epidemiology methods including Mendelian randomization and genome-wide association studies across diverse populations. Recent publications demonstrate increasing attention to translational applications of genetic findings to improve clinical care in nephrology.
As a newly established investigator with a laboratory founded in 2023, Dr. Downie is actively building her research program at the intersection of human genetics and clinical nephrology. Her work bridges basic genetic discovery with clinical applications, aiming to translate genetic findings into improved diagnosis and treatment approaches for kidney diseases, particularly in pediatric populations.
