Affiliation: University of Rochester Medical Center

Dr. Samuel Mackenzie is a physician-scientist specializing in the development of therapies for genetic neuromuscular conditions that affect children. He leads active research programs focused on myotonic dystrophy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and TANGO2 deficiency disorder. Additionally, he is a strong advocate for patients with various other conditions, including spinal muscular atrophy and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. Dr. Mackenzie is an assistant professor of neurology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, where he also holds secondary appointments in Pediatrics, Neuroscience, and the Center for Health and Technology. Before joining the faculty at Rochester, he completed a neuromuscular fellowship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University, as well as a child neurology residency at the University of Michigan. He currently chairs the Scientific Advisory Board of the TANGO2 Research Foundation.