D. Holmes Morton

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.

Early Life and Education

Morton was born in West Virginia and attended college at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. He later attended Harvard Medical School, where he developed an interest in genetic metabolic diseases.

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.

Morton's work has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism and the "Genius Grant" from the MacArthur Foundation.

Research

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.

See Also

• Genetic disorder
• Pediatrics
• Amish
• Mennonite

References

<references />

This article is a medical stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it!
Most recent articles Ongoing trials	Wikipedia

   This article is a medical stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it!