Angela Lek, PhD

Associate Research Scientist,
Yale University, New Haven, CT

Dr. Lek has extensive experience in elucidating the molecular mechanisms of neuromuscular diseases. She completed her postdoctoral training at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School studying FSHD in the laboratory of Professor Louis Kunkel. Her research focus includes genetics and translational research, specifically using patient cells for gene editing and drug screening. In addition to her day job in the lab, Angela is also a full-time care giver for her husband who has been diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease. She is also passionate about patient advocacy and scientific communication to the patient community.

Contact: angela.lek@yale.edu