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Paula Saffie-Awad

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Santa Maria Clinic, Chile
Biography

Dr Paula Saffi-Awad is an MD, PhD, and movement disorders neurologist specializing in hereditary neurodegenerative diseases since 2016. Her recent research focuses on Parkinson's disease genetics, exploring both monogenic and polygenic contributions. She is dedicated to simplifying the diagnostic journey for patients with rare diseases in Chile through innovative, cost-effective, and accessible genetic approaches. With expertise spanning from DNA extraction to bioinformatics, her work aims to bridge gaps in diagnosis and improve outcomes for underrepresented populations.

Recent publications

Saffie-Awad, P. et al. Frequency of Hereditary and GBA1-Related Parkinsonism in Latin America: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Movement Disorders 39(1):6–16 (2023).
DOI: 10.1002/mds.29614

Tan, A.H. et al. Genetic Testing for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders in Less Privileged Areas: Barriers and Opportunities. Movement Disorders Clinical Practice 11(1):14–20 (2023).
DOI: 10.1002/mdc3.13903

Saffie-Awad, P. et al. Shaking Up Ataxia: FGF14 and RFC1 Repeat Expansions in Affected and Unaffected Members of a Chilean Family. Movement Disorders 38(6):1107–1109 (2023).
DOI: 10.1002/mds.29390

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