C. Thomas Caskey
professor
Genetics
WuXi NextCODE
China
Biography
Dr. Thomas Caskey established Baylor College of Medicine’s Department of Molecular & Human Genetics in 1971. Trained at Duke University School of Medicine and board certified in internal medicine and in clinical and molecular genetics, he joined WuXi NextCODE in 2014. With Dr. Marshall Nirenberg, Dr. Caskey discovered the “universality” of the genetic code & elucidated the mechanism of peptide chain termination. Dr. Caskey has discovered 34 disease genes, including the understanding of triplet repeat disorders (fragile X & myotonic dystrophy). His STR identification system is used throughout the world by organizations including the FBI, Interpol and CIA. From 1994 to 1998, he served as Senior Vice President of Drug & Vaccine Development at Merck. FDA approvals included vaccines for rotavirus, HPV, and h zoster, as well as two antivirals for HIV, and an HCV program was initiated under his leadership. His research is now focused on personalized medicine based on human genomics.
Research Interest
Genetics
