Hector Rodrigo Mendez

As a geneticist and rare disease researcher, I am motivated by the goal of ending the diagnostic odyssey for families affected by severe childhood disorders. As part of the Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) and the GREGoR Consortium, I focus on identifying disease-causing genes and improving diagnostic strategies. It has been deeply rewarding to contribute to the international effort that led to the discovery of ReNU Syndrome, now recognized as a frequent cause of intellectual disability. What drives me is the opportunity to turn complex genomic data into clear diagnoses that support patient care and provide resolution after years of uncertainty.