Author Description

The perfect book for your young future doctor! Written by physicians, Medical Genetics and Genomics for Kids is a charming, easy-to-understand introduction to the genetic material that makes you who you are: DNA! With its beautiful illustrations and simple explanations, this book teaches children (and adults alike!) about the anatomy and physiology of genes and gene expression, as well as different types of genetic disorders and treatments. This can be a baby shower gift, birthday gift, learning resource for kids, white elephant gift for adults, or gag gift for medical students. This installment of the Medical School for Kids book series is the best way to introduce basic concepts in medical genetics and genomics to our next generation of doctors. In this book, you will learn about... The structure and location of DNA inside cells Gene expression through transcription (DNA to RNA) and translation (RNA to protein) Identical twins and epigenetics Genetic disorders (e.g. sickle cell disease) Gene therapy techniques (e.g. CRISPR-Cas9)... and more! About the Authors Betty Nguyen, MD is a physician specializing in dermatology. She was born in Southern California but spent much of her childhood in Georgia, where she grew up on a chicken farm. Betty studied Biology at UCLA, where she was a Gates Millennium Scholar, and earned her MD from UC Riverside on a full-tuition scholarship. Outside of work, Betty is a certified yoga instructor and licensed scuba diver. She also enjoys journalistic writing and cycling. Brandon Pham, MD is a physician specializing in ophthalmology. He was born and raised in Southern California. Brandon studied Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics at UCLA, where he was a Barry Goldwater Scholar, and earned his MD from Stanford. He is passionate about medical education for students of all ages. In his free time, Brandon enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and performing card magic tricks.<b