Dr. Hans Bjornsson

Dr. Bjornsson MD. Ph.D. did his graduate work under the supervision of Andrew P. Feinberg, a leader in field of epigenetics. Dr. Bjornsson then joined the combined program in pediatrics and human genetics at Johns Hopkins. During his residency training Dr. Bjornsson worked with Dr. Hal Dietz, a leader in the field of developing therapeutic options for patients with Mendelian disorders. In 2012 Dr. Bjornsson become an assistant professor of pediatrics and genetics at the McKusick-Nathans Institute of Genetic Medicine. He has received multiple awards while at Johns Hopkins both for research and for clinical care. Dr. Bjornsson founded the Epigenetic and Chromatin Clinic in 2012, which is dedicated to the care of patients with epigenetic disorders and disorders of the epigenetic machinery.

To book appointments in the Epigenetic and Chromatin Clinic please call our Genetics office (410-955-3071) or have PMD fax referral (410-614-9246). We often try to schedule an appointment with neuropsychology on same date (and immunology if needed).