Michael Lee

Dr. Michael Lee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He actively contributes to clinical education as the course director for The Ambulatory Care Rotation and serves as a continuity attending at Children’s Health Pediatric Group.

• Medical Degree: UT Southwestern Medical School
• Pediatric Residency: Children’s Medical Center of Dallas

His research spans genomics, chromatin biology, and nano-toxicology, with recent work focusing on:

• Transposable elements in cancer evolution
• CRISPR-based chromatin interaction analysis
• Integrase-independent retrotransposition mechanisms
• Environmental adaptation via genomic plasticity
• Carbon nanotube-cell interactions

Publications reveal a strong emphasis on genomic instability and non-coding DNA across species, from yeast to mammals. His work bridges fundamental molecular biology with clinical applications in pediatric oncology.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Fellowship in the American Academy of Pediatrics

Dr. Lee's career integrates medical education, pediatric clinical practice, and interdisciplinary research at the intersection of genetics and nanotechnology.