Eric C. Kao, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Positions
- Assistant Professor
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Molecular and Human Genetics
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- Assistant Clinical Director
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Baylor Genetics
Education
- Fellowship at 91¹ú²úÊÓƵ
- Houston
- Postdoctoral Training at 91¹ú²úÊÓƵ
- 04/2013 - Houston
- PhD from National Taiwan University
- 01/2011 - Taipei, Taiwan
Professional Statement
As a clinical laboratory director specializing in whole genome and whole exome sequencing (WGS/WES), my primary focus is the interpretation of complex genomic data in the clinical setting. I contribute to accurate and timely molecular diagnoses, with a particular interest in discovering novel gene-disease associations. My goal is to advance our understanding of rare and undiagnosed conditions, ultimately improving patient care and expanding the field of medical genetics.
Websites
Selected Publications
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Kao EC, Vossaert L, Mizerik EA, Bacino CA, Dai H, Scott DA. " MED12 loss-of-function variants as a cause of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in females With Hardikar syndrome and nonspecific intellectual disability. " Am J Med Genet A. 2025 ; 197 : e63868.
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Mohan P, Lemoine J, Trotter C, Rakova I, Billings P, Peacock S, Kao CY, Wang Y, Xia F, Eng CM, Benn P. " Clinical Experience with non-invasive prenatal screening for single-gene disorders. " Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2022 ; 59 : 33-39.
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Kao CY*, Xu M*, Wang L*, Lin SC, Lee HJ, Duranie L, Bellen HJ, Goldstein DS, Tsai SY, Tsai MJ. " Elevated COUP-TFII expression in dopaminergic neurons accelerates the progression of Parkinson’s disease through mitochondrial dysfunction. " PLoS Genet. 2020 ; 16 : e1008868.
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Wu SP, Kao CY, Wang L, Creighton CJ, Yang J, Donti TR, Harmancey R, Vasquez HG, Graham BH, Bellen HJ, Taegtmeyer H, Chang CP, Tsai MJ, Tsai SY. " Increased COUP-TFII expression in adult hearts induces mitochondrial dysfunction resulting in heart failure. " Nat Commun. 2015 ; 6 : 8245.
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