Brian J. Shayota, MD, MPH
Bio: Dr. Shayota completed his medical degree at St. George’s University, School of Medicine. He then completed a Pediatric residency at New York Medical College in Paterson, NJ, and a Medical Genetics residency and Medical Biochemical fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Brian Shayota is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Medical Genetics at the University of Utah/Primary Children's Hospital. He is also the Director of Metabolic Services, Director of the Telegenetics Consultation Services offered to Level III NICUs throughout Utah, and Director of the ReSeq clinic.Dr. Shayota’s career has focused on caring for patients with rare inborn errors of metabolism and discovering new/rare genetic conditions. Dr. Shayota is particularly interested in identifying new therapeutic approaches to rare genetic disorders, including service as the primary investigator on several clinical trials using novel treatments like gene therapy in human trials. He is also the lead metabolic specialist reviewing newborn screens for the states of Utah, Nevada, and Alaska. He is passionate about expanding access to genetic services in rural communities and creating innovative public health programs that place the interests of the patient and their family first.
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