The Orphan Disease Center, led by Dr. Jim Wilson, includes a passionate team of scientists and professionals who are committed to accelerating research, developing therapies, and bettering the lives of those living with a rare disease.
It is with extensive experience, heartfelt dedication and enthusiasm that our team strives to meet the needs of a grossly underserved community.
Rose H. Weiss Professor and Director, Orphan Disease Center
Executive Director, Orphan Disease Center
Director, CDKL5 Program of Excellence, Orphan Disease Center
Director, Program of Excellence in MPS Diseases, Orphan Disease Center
Clinical Director, Orphan Disease Center
Director, Jumpstart, Orphan Disease Center
Director, Programs and Community Engagement, Orphan Disease Center
Associate Director, Patient Impact, Orphan Disease Center
Jonathan A. Epstein, MD
University of Pennsylvania
Glen Gaulton, PhD
University of Pennsylvania
Frances Jensen, MD, FACP
University of Pennsylvania
Kevin B. Mahoney
University of Pennsylvania
Michael S. Parmacek, MD
University of Pennsylvania
Daniel J. Rader, MD - Chair
University of Pennsylvania
Joseph W. St. Geme, III
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Bryan A. Wolf, MD, PhD
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Troyen Brennan, MD
CVS Health
Arthur L. Caplan, PhD
New York University
Stanley N. Cohen, MD
Stanford University
John Crowley, JD, MBA
Amicus Therapeutics
Stephen L. Eck, MD, PhD
Macrogenics
Marlene Haffner, MD, MPH
Haffner Associates, LLC, Orphan Solutions
Joseph B. Martin, MD, PhD
Harvard Medical School
Tadataka "Tachi" Yamada, MD - Chair
Frazier Healthcare