Uta Franz

Uta Francke (born 1942) is a German American physician–geneticist whose work has profoundly shaped modern human genetics. Over a career spanning more than five decades, she has played a central role in mapping genes to specific chromosomal locations, identifying disease-causing mutations, and advancing the understanding of rare genetic disorders. Her research laid crucial groundwork for the Human Genome Project and helped define the molecular basis of conditions such as Prader-Willi syndrome and Rett syndrome.
Francke is currently Professor of Genetics, Emerita, and Professor of Pediatrics (active) at Stanford University School of Medicine. In addition to her academic work, she has contributed to the biotechnology industry, notably serving as a consultant and later Senior Medical Director at 23andMe. She is also a past president of the American Society of Human Genetics and a founding member of the American College of Medical Genetics.

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