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Education/Academic qualification
Fellowship in Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine
1988 → 1991
Pediatric Residency, San Juan City Hospital
1985 → 1988
School of Medicine, MD, University of Puerto Rico
1979 → 1983
School of Medicine, BS Biology, University of Puerto Rico
1977 → 1979
Ponce Regional College, AS Natural Sciences, University of Puerto Rico
1975 → 1977
External positions
Physician, Alabama
Jan 1 2019 → Jan 1 2021
Medical Director, UAB
Jan 1 2019 → Jan 1 2021
Chair, Children's Hospital of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
Jan 1 2014 → Jan 1 2021
Director, Children's Hospital of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
Jan 1 2013 → Jan 1 2021
Co-Director, Children's Hospital of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
Jan 1 2013 → Jan 1 2021
Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL
Jan 1 2013 → Jan 1 2021
Medical Director of the Genetic Counseling Program, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Jan 1 2008 → Jan 1 2013
Associate Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL
Jan 1 1999 → Jan 1 2013
Assistant Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL
Jan 1 1992 → Jan 1 1999
Medical Genetics Physician, Children's Hospital of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
Jan 1 1991 → Jan 1 2021
Medical Genetics Physician, University Hospital, Birmingham, AL
Jan 1 1991 → Jan 1 2021
Instructor, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL
Jan 1 1991 → Jan 1 1992
Disciplines
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Medical Genetics
- Oncology
- Pediatrics
Projects
- 3 Finished
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The Clinical and Economical Burden of Illness of MPS II (Hunter Syndrome) in the United States Chart Review
Descartes, M. (PI)
1/1/17 → 1/1/17
Project: Research project
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Bone Dysplasia and Connective Tissue Clinic for Adults and Children
Descartes, M. (PI)
1/1/09 → 1/1/09
Project: Research project
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Genetic Service Provider to CRS clinics in Huntsville and Anniston, AL
Descartes, M. (PI)
Department of Human Genetics Maternal Fetal Grant
1/1/92 → 1/1/05
Project: Research project
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Constitutional BCR Gene Deletion: a Possible New Microdeletion Syndrome
Descartes, et al, M. & Descartes, M., 2066.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Short Report: Clinical Features and Epilepsy Monitoring in an Adult With 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome
Zhang, M. W., Bustros, S. T., Gaston, T. E., Descartes, M. & Agnihotri, S. P., Jun 2024, In: The Neurohospitalist. 14, 3, p. 273-277 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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eP035 - SARS-2 Related HUPRA Syndrome Presenting with Neonatal Lactic Acidosis
Descartes, et al, M. & Descartes, M., 2021, In: Molecular Genetics and Metabolism. 132Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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eP165 - LMNA Mutation in a Patient with Progeroid Features and Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Descartes, et al, M. & Descartes, M., 2021, In: Molecular Genetics and Metabolism. 132Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Keratoconus in a Patient with B3GALT6-related Disorder
Descartes, et al, M. & Descartes, M., 2021, In: Clinical Genetics. 99Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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LSD Society and Registries (External organization)
Descartes, M. (Member)
Jan 1 2005 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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American Society of Human Genetics (External organization)
Descartes, M. (Member)
2000 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
Prizes
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1988 -1991 Baylor Laboratory Training Program Fellow
Descartes, M. (Recipient), 1988
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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1990 Finalist, Postdoctoral Clinical Category American Society of Human Genetics Student Awards
Descartes, M. (Recipient), 1990
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)