Maria Bitner-Glindzicz

Maria Bitner-Glindzicz (1956 – 20 September 2018) was a British geneticist and academic, who was a professor of Human Genetics at the University College London's Institute of Child Health. She was known for her research into genetic causes of deafness and blindness.

Early life and education

Bitner-Glindzicz was born in 1956. She studied medicine at the University of Oxford, and later completed her PhD at the University of Cambridge.

Career

Bitner-Glindzicz was a professor of Human Genetics at the Institute of Child Health, University College London. She was also a consultant in the Clinical Genetics Service at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Her research focused on the genetic causes of deafness and blindness, particularly Usher syndrome and Norrie disease. She was a member of the British Society for Genetic Medicine and the Clinical Genetics Society.

Death

Bitner-Glindzicz died in a cycling accident in London on 20 September 2018.

Legacy

Bitner-Glindzicz's work has had a significant impact on the understanding of genetic causes of deafness and blindness. Her research has led to the development of new diagnostic tests and potential treatments for these conditions.

See also

• List of geneticists
• List of University College London people

External links

• Profile at UCL Institute of Child Health

Maria Bitner-Glindzicz Resources
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