Paul Orchard

Paul Orchard serves as a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota with significant leadership roles across specialized clinical centers. His primary appointments include:

• Director of the Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) Center
• BMT Specialist at the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Center
• Team Member of the Leukodystrophy Center

His research focuses on advancing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapies for children with rare genetic disorders. Dr. Orchard's work specifically targets mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) and leukodystrophy, aiming to improve treatment protocols and outcomes for these complex inherited metabolic conditions through innovative clinical approaches.

Based within the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplantation & Cellular Therapy division, he contributes to both clinical care and translational research in pediatric hematology, with administrative operations supported by Janelle Willard at the Minneapolis campus location.