Wedad Fallatah

Wedad Fallatah is a Clinical and Research Fellow in the Department of Genetic Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Genetics Laboratories at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Her clinical work specializes in biochemical genetic testing for diagnosing inborn metabolic diseases, while her research advances diagnosis and treatment of peroxisomal disorders in pediatric patients.

Her educational background includes:

• Medical school in Saudi Arabia
• Master's degree of Advanced Studies in Clinical Research, University of California San Diego
• PhD in Human Genetics, McGill University, Montreal, Canada

Dr. Fallatah's research centers on solving complex genetic puzzles in rare disorders, particularly peroxisomal disorders and inborn metabolic diseases affecting children. She connects clinical observations with genetic findings to develop diagnostic methods and treatments for conditions with limited therapeutic options, driven by her passion for pediatric patient care.

Her fellowship is supported by the Global DARE Foundation, The Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders, Rhizo Kids International, and the United Leukodystrophy Foundation. She trains under Dr. Ann Moser at the peroxisomal diseases laboratory, continuing the legacy of Hugo and Ann Moser's foundational work on gene mutations causing peroxisomal disorders.