Robin D. Clark

Robin D. Clark, MD is a Professor in the School of Medicine with dual appointments in the Pathology Division (Department of Pathology and Human Anatomy) and Pediatric Genetics Division (Department of Pediatrics). He earned his AB from Smith College in 1975 and MD from the University of Arizona in 1978.

His research focuses on medical genetics and rare disease diagnostics, with specialization in:

• Neonatal genetic disorders and dysmorphology
• Whole exome sequencing applications in clinical care
• Genotype-phenotype correlations in developmental syndromes
• Teratogenic effects of prenatal exposures

Recent publications (2018-2025) demonstrate strong emphasis on:

• Rapid genomic diagnostics implementation in neonatal intensive care
• Novel gene-disease associations (e.g., FLVCR1, PLS3, RHOBTB2)
• Clinical characterizations of rare syndromes
• Prenatal and perinatal genetic counseling applications