Wendy Chung

Wendy Chung

Keynote Speaker: Physician, Clinical & Molecular Geneticist

Wendy Chung Biography

Dr. Wendy Chung is an ABMG board-certified clinical and molecular geneticist with 20 years of experience in human genetic research of monogenic and complex traits including diseases such as breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, congenital heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, inherited arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies, obesity, diabetes, congenital diaphragmatic hernias, and autism. She has extensive experience mapping and cloning genes in humans, and describing the clinical characteristics and natural history of novel genetic conditions and characterizing the spectrum of disease, and developing tailored care and treatments for rare genetic diseases. Dr. Chung directs NIH funded research programs in human genetics of birth defects including congenital diaphragmatic hernia, congenital heart disease, and esophageal atresia, autism, neurodevelopmental disorders, pulmonary hypertension, cardiomyopathy, obesity, diabetes, and breast cancer. She leads the Precision Medicine Resource in the Irving Institute at Columbia University.

She has authored over 300 peer-reviewed papers and 50 reviews and chapters in medical texts. She was the recipient of the American Academy of Pediatrics Young Investigator Award, the Medical Achievement Award from Bonei Olam, the New York Academy Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Biomedical Science, and the Rare Impact Award from the National Organization of Rare Disorders. Dr. Chung is renowned for her teaching and mentoring and received Columbia University's highest teaching award, the Presidential Award for Outstanding Teaching. She led the pilot newborn screening study of spinal muscular atrophy in NY that helped lead to nationwide adoption of this test in newborns. She was the original plaintiff in the Supreme Court case that overturned the ability to patent genes and served on the Institute of Medicine Committee on Genetic Testing.

Dr. Chung enjoys the challenges of genetics as a rapidly changing field of medicine and strives to facilitate the integration of genetic medicine into all areas of health care in a medically, scientifically, and ethically sound, accessible, and cost-effective manner. She received her B.A. in biochemistry and economics from Cornell University, her M.D. from Cornell University Medical College, and her Ph.D. from The Rockefeller University in genetics.

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Wendy Chung Videos

NHGRI's Oral History Collection: Interview with Wendy Chung ...
New Insights into Autism
Wendy Chung and Autism: Could Genetics Hold the Answers?

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What topics does Wendy Chung speak about?

Wendy Chung is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Genetics, History, Diversity & Inclusion, Science, TED, Inspirational, Innovation, Health, Mental Health, Academic, Research & Exploration, Healthcare, Medicine, Heart Health, Diabetes, Technology and Neurodiversity.

Where does Wendy Chung travel from?

Wendy Chung generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Wendy Chung?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Wendy Chung for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Wendy Chung for your next private or corporate function.

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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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Wendy Chung is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Genetics, History and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Wendy Chung for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Wendy Chung generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Judson Brewer, Darrell Kirch and Marla Spivak. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Wendy Chung for an upcoming event.

Wendy Chung Videos

NHGRI's Oral History Collection: Interview with Wendy Chung ...
New Insights into Autism
Wendy Chung and Autism: Could Genetics Hold the Answers?
Autism — what we know (and what we don't know yet) | Wendy Chung
  • How do I book Wendy Chung to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Wendy Chung for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Wendy Chung, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Wendy Chung or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Wendy Chung for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Wendy Chung, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Wendy Chung are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Wendy Chung, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Wendy Chung speak about?

    Wendy Chung is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Genetics, History, Diversity & Inclusion, Science, TED, Inspirational, Innovation, Health, Mental Health, Academic, Research & Exploration, Healthcare, Medicine, Heart Health, Diabetes, Technology and Neurodiversity.
  • Where does Wendy Chung travel from?

    Wendy Chung generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Wendy Chung?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Wendy Chung for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Wendy Chung for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Wendy Chung or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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