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'''D. Holmes Morton''' is an American pediatrician and researcher known for his work in the field of genetic metabolic diseases. He is the co-founder of the [[Clinic for Special Children]], an institution that provides comprehensive medical care for children with genetic disorders, particularly those prevalent in the [[Amish]] and [[Mennonite]] communities.
{{Short description|Biography of D. Holmes Morton, a notable American physician}}


== Early Life and Education ==
== Early Life and Education ==
Morton was born in [[West Virginia]] and attended college at [[Trinity University (Texas)|Trinity University]] in San Antonio, Texas. He later attended [[Harvard Medical School]], where he developed an interest in genetic metabolic diseases.
[[File:D._Holmes_Morton_M.D.jpg|thumb|right|D. Holmes Morton, M.D.]]
D. Holmes Morton was born in [[Fayetteville, North Carolina]]. He developed an early interest in medicine and science, which led him to pursue a career in the medical field. Morton attended [[Trinity College (Connecticut)|Trinity College]] in [[Hartford, Connecticut]], where he earned his undergraduate degree in biology. He then went on to attend [[Harvard Medical School]], where he received his medical degree.


== Career ==
== Career ==
After completing his medical training, Morton and his wife, Caroline, moved to [[Lancaster County, Pennsylvania]], where they established the Clinic for Special Children. The clinic focuses on treating and researching genetic disorders common in the Amish and Mennonite communities, such as [[Glutaric aciduria type 1]] and [[Maple syrup urine disease]].
After completing his medical education, Morton worked at the [[Children's Hospital of Philadelphia]], where he focused on metabolic disorders. His work there laid the foundation for his future research and clinical practice.


Morton's work has been recognized with numerous awards, including the [[Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism]] and the [[MacArthur Fellows Program|"Genius Grant"]] from the MacArthur Foundation.
=== Clinic for Special Children ===
In 1989, Morton founded the [[Clinic for Special Children]] in [[Strasburg, Pennsylvania]]. The clinic was established to provide care for children with rare genetic disorders, particularly those prevalent in the [[Amish]] and [[Mennonite]] communities. Morton's work at the clinic has been instrumental in diagnosing and treating metabolic and genetic disorders in these populations.


== Research ==
== Contributions to Medicine ==
Morton's research has led to significant advancements in the understanding and treatment of genetic metabolic diseases. His work has helped to develop new diagnostic tests and treatments for these conditions, improving the quality of life for many children and their families.
Morton is renowned for his contributions to the understanding and treatment of rare genetic disorders. His research has led to the identification of several new genetic diseases and the development of effective treatments. Morton's work has significantly improved the quality of life for many children with these conditions.


== See Also ==
== Awards and Recognition ==
Throughout his career, Morton has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to medicine and genetics. His work has been recognized by various medical and scientific organizations, highlighting his impact on the field.
 
== Personal Life ==
Morton is married and has children. He continues to be actively involved in his community and remains dedicated to his work at the Clinic for Special Children.
 
== Related Pages ==
* [[Genetic disorder]]
* [[Genetic disorder]]
* [[Pediatrics]]
* [[Metabolic disorder]]
* [[Amish]]
* [[Amish]]
* [[Mennonite]]
* [[Mennonite]]


== References ==
[[Category:American physicians]]
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[[Category:Geneticists]]
 
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:American pediatricians]]
[[Category:Harvard Medical School alumni]]
[[Category:MacArthur Fellows]]
[[Category:People from West Virginia]]
[[Category:Trinity University (Texas) alumni]]
 
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Latest revision as of 12:06, 15 February 2025

Biography of D. Holmes Morton, a notable American physician


Early Life and Education[edit]

D. Holmes Morton, M.D.

D. Holmes Morton was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He developed an early interest in medicine and science, which led him to pursue a career in the medical field. Morton attended Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, where he earned his undergraduate degree in biology. He then went on to attend Harvard Medical School, where he received his medical degree.

Career[edit]

After completing his medical education, Morton worked at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where he focused on metabolic disorders. His work there laid the foundation for his future research and clinical practice.

Clinic for Special Children[edit]

In 1989, Morton founded the Clinic for Special Children in Strasburg, Pennsylvania. The clinic was established to provide care for children with rare genetic disorders, particularly those prevalent in the Amish and Mennonite communities. Morton's work at the clinic has been instrumental in diagnosing and treating metabolic and genetic disorders in these populations.

Contributions to Medicine[edit]

Morton is renowned for his contributions to the understanding and treatment of rare genetic disorders. His research has led to the identification of several new genetic diseases and the development of effective treatments. Morton's work has significantly improved the quality of life for many children with these conditions.

Awards and Recognition[edit]

Throughout his career, Morton has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to medicine and genetics. His work has been recognized by various medical and scientific organizations, highlighting his impact on the field.

Personal Life[edit]

Morton is married and has children. He continues to be actively involved in his community and remains dedicated to his work at the Clinic for Special Children.

Related Pages[edit]