Expert Series: NARP: Understanding the Spectrum of Disease
September 11 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
NARP (Neuropathy, Ataxia, and Retinitis Pigmentosa) is a mitochondrial disorder with a broad and variable clinical spectrum that can affect the nervous system, vision, movement, swallowing, cognition, and energy. This talk will explore the history and genetics of NARP, how genetic confirmation informs diagnosis and care, and how symptoms such as ataxia and energy impairment can manifest in ways that are often misunderstood. We will also discuss current approaches to symptom management, multidisciplinary care, and the evolving treatment landscape for individuals living with NARP.
About the Speaker:
Lily Walson is a clinical geneticist in the Division of Medical Genetics at Emory University, specializing in the diagnosis, risk assessment, and management of genetic disorders in children and adults, with a focus on adult-onset conditions. She has a particular interest in evaluating multisystem presentations of mitochondrial disorders, including unexplained fatigue, myopathy, hearing loss, and early-onset diabetes.
Lily Walson, MD, MS
Assistant Professor of Human genetics
Emory University School of Medicine
