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Southern California Undiagnosed Diseases Program

Bringing hope and answers to patients with undiagnosed diseases.

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At UCI Health, our undiagnosed diseases program is dedicated to helping you find answers when other tests have failed. UCI Health is a designated Center of Excellence by NORD (National Organization of Rare Diseases) and part of the Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) funded by the National Institute of Health due to our expertise in diagnosing rare and ultra-rare conditions.
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Our approach to undiagnosed diseases

The undiagnosed diseases program at UCI Health brings together a team of physician specialists and translational researchers to solve the most challenging medical mysteries. If you've been on a long diagnostic journey without clear answers, we're here to help.

We combine our clinical expertise with cutting-edge research tools to provide comprehensive evaluations, focusing on rare and complex conditions. Our team leverages advanced molecular genomic tools, machine learning, and our broad expertise to uncover causes of unexplained symptoms.

Here's what you can expect:

  • Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Our program coordinates experts from neurology, pediatrics, genetics, pathology, and more to provide a thorough evaluation.
  • Cutting-Edge Diagnostics: We use state-of-the-art tools, including long-read genomic sequencing, transcriptome sequencing, and artificial intelligence to explore potential diagnoses.
  • Personalized Care: Our compassionate team works closely with you to understand your history and guide you through each step of the process.

Our ultimate goal is to find answers when standard clinical avenues have been exhausted.

Our team

Our program brings together world-class experts from multiple disciplines.

  • Sanaz Attaripour, MD – Assistant Professor, Neurology
  • Albert R. La Spada, MD,PhD – Distinguished Professor, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Neurology
  • Suzanne B. Sandmeyer, PhD – Vice Dean of Research, Biological Chemistry

Why choose UCI Health?

  • Unmatched Diagnostic Expertise
    UCI Health is recognized for its high level of diagnostic expertise, made possible by our team of specialists and our access to advanced research tools. We provide answers for complex conditions that others can’t solve.
  • Innovative Research and Technology
    We leverage UCI's extensive machine learning and AI infrastructure, along with cutting-edge genomic technologies, to discover hidden causes of undiagnosed diseases. Our commitment to research advances both diagnosis and treatment.
  • Compassionate, Multidisciplinary Care
    Our team understands the emotional and physical toll of a long diagnostic journey. We take a compassionate, patient-centered approach, coordinating care across specialties to provide comprehensive and personalized support.
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Need more information?

For more information please visit https://undiagnosed.hms.harvard.edu

Application to participate in our undiagnosed disease program is available at https://undiagnosed.hms.harvard.edu/apply/

For inquiries email undiagnosed@hs.uci.edu