Faizal Asumda, MD., MSc

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Faizal Asumda, MD., MSc

Clinical Genetics

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I grew up in Pennsylvania and then Georgia. I attended Bucknell University where I ran Division 1 Track and Field. I completed a Masters in Cell Biology at Florida State University and then transitioned to medical school at the University of Science, Arts & Technology. Immediately after medical school, I completed a year of postdoctoral cancer research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic and then went into clinical training. I completed my Internal Medicine Residency training at the Piedmont Athens Medical Center and then Clinical Genetics training at the Mayo Clinic.

  • Clinical Interests

    General Clinical Genetics and Genomics
    Metabolic and Biochemical Genetics
    Cancer Genetics

  • Research Interests

    My research is focused on applying primary cancer cells, stem cells, and animal models of human genetic disease to understand disease pathophysiology, and to develop therapeutic interventions. I use these systems for oncogenic disease modeling and as individualized patient-specific models for basic and translationally focused research.

  • Philosophy of Care

    To provide the best quality care with empathy and compassion, while respecting each individual's emotional and spiritual needs.

  • Specialties

    Clinical Genetics

  • Language(s)

    English

Positions

Medical Director - Clinical Genetics Consultative Services

Assistant Professor

Education and Training

Medical School: University of Science, Arts & Technology

Internship: Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

Residency: Mayo Clinic

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