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Dr. Joachim Kapalanga, MD, MSc, PhD, FAAP, FACMG, DABMG, DABP, is an internationally recognized physician-scientist and academic leader in pediatrics and medical genetics. He is a Professor of Pediatrics at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry and a member of the South Western Ontario Academic Health Network – Knowledge Translation Group. He also serves on faculty at McMaster University and as a Visiting Professor at Gulu University. His academic leadership spans several prominent institutions. He previously served as Associate Professor and Head of the Division of Medical Genetics at Upstate Medical University/SUNY, and held faculty appointments at Yale University, SUNY, Dalhousie University, and the PEI University and Health Research Institute.

Dr. Kapalanga’s research focuses on the epigenetics of neurodevelopmental disorders and on neurobehavioral genetics and genomics. Through his scholarly work, leadership in genetics programs, and commitment to translational research, he has made significant contributions to advancing understanding of complex developmental conditions and strengthening academic medicine both in North America and internationally.

Board-certified in both Medical Genetics and Pediatrics, Dr. Kapalanga is a Fellow of the American College of Medical Genetics and the American Academy of Pediatrics, a Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Genetics and the American Board of Pediatrics, and an Associate Fellow of the Canadian College of Medical Genetics. He is an active member of numerous national and international professional and scientific organizations. Educated at Yale University, the State University of New York (SUNY), Queen’s University, McMaster University, and the University of Guelph, he has built a distinguished career integrating clinical excellence, research innovation, and academic leadership.