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Thomas Kitzler is a Scientist at the Montreal University Health Centre (IR-MUHC) and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Genetics at McGill University. His research focuses on genetic and genomic mechanisms of kidney diseases, particularly congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT), focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, and renal ciliopathies.
- Affiliations:
- Center for Translational Biology
- Child Health and Human Development Program
- Division of Genetics, MUHC
His laboratory utilizes whole-exome sequencing, zebrafish models, and patient-derived cell systems to uncover novel disease genes and pathways. Recent publications highlight discoveries in COL4A1, ZMYM2, and C2CD3 mutations linked to renal and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Dr. Kitzler actively contributes to genetic characterization of nephrotic syndromes and polycystic kidney diseases, with a focus on precision medicine approaches for kidney transplant recipients and circulating podocyte-toxic factors in recurrent glomerular diseases. His work demonstrates interdisciplinary integration of clinical, genomic, and functional validation methods.
