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Special Interests
Much of my professional career is focused on research and advocacy for the Angelman syndrome. More information about this neurogenetic condition is posted on this web site (UF Angelman) and you can find additional information about my involvement at the national Angelman Syndrome Foundation site.
At the University of Florida, I am a full time clinical geneticist with a special interest in neurogenetic disorders including the problems of autism, vision and hearing loss (refer to UF Autism/CARD or UF Genetic Hearing Loss ) and mitochondrial disorders. As part of our division's metabolic team, I evaluate newborns with metabolic disorders detected by the Florida Newborn Screening Program (our division serves as the regional referral center).
Email: willicx@peds.ufl.edu
Education and Certifications:
- B.S., University of South Florida, Tampa
- M.D., University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL.
- Pediatrics Internship, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, S.C.
- Pediatrics Residency (PL2,3), Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL.
- Certification, American Board of Pediatrics
- Certification, American Board of Medical Genetics, Clinical Genetics
Appointments:
- Professor, Division of Genetics and Metabolism, Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, 1996-
- (Past Chief, Division of Genetics, 1986-2000)
- Consultant for Genetics, Jacksonville Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD), 1999-
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Consultant and Consortium Member, Florida Birth Defects Registry, 1998-
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Member, Board of Directors, Angelman Syndrome Foundation, 2006-
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Chair, Scientific Advisory Committee, Angelman Syndrome Foundation, 2008-
Outside Interests:
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