Charles A Williams, M.D.
Professor Emeritus
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About Charles A Williams
Dr. Charles Williams is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetics and Metabolism. He is board-certified in Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine and in Pediatrics, and received his M.D. degree and his clinical genetics training at the University of Florida. From 1986 until 2000, he served as Chief of the Division of Genetics. From 2000-2016, in his role as a clincial professor, he continued his clinical research on Angelman syndome and related neurogenetic conditions. He continues to be active in the area of clinical genetics.
Dr. Williams has published widely in scholarly journals. He has a long-term research and advocacy interest in Angelman syndrome and was instrumental in founding the U.S. Angelman Syndrome Foundation (ASF) where he currently serves as member its Scientific Advisory Committee.
Accomplishments
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Appreciation Award
Canadian Angelman Syndrome Society
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Ralph Vick Memorial Award
Florida Chapter, National Neurofibromatosis Foundation
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The Harry and Audrey Angelman Award for Meritorious Service (first recipient)
U.S. Angelman Syndrome Foundation
Teaching Profile
Teaching Philosophy
Always strive for an inquisitive mind and a kind heart.
Board Certifications
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Medical Genetics; Clinical Genetics, Certificate #1912, October 15, 1984. Lifetime certification.American Board of Medical Genetics
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Pediatrics, Certificate #27611, May 17, 1982. Lifetime certification.American Board of Pediatrics
Clinical Profile
Specialties
- Pediatrics
Areas of Interest
- Achondrogenesis
- Achondroplasia
- Adrenoleukodystrophy
- Angelman Syndrome
- Ataxia
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Ectodermal Dysplasias
- Genetics
- Hearing Loss
- Hereditary Urea Cycle Abnormality
- Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
- Inborn Errors of Metabolism
- Intellectual Disability
- Metabolic Neuropathies
- Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
- Neurodegeneration with Brain Iron Accumulation (NBIA)
- Neurofibromatosis-1
- Seizures
- Short Stature
- Vision Problems
- White Matter of the Brain
Publications
Academic Articles
Grants
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92050504
Active
- Role:
- Project Manager
- Funding:
- HAYWARD FOU, JOHN & WINIFRED
Education
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Residency – Pediatrics, PL2 and PL3
University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL
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Internship – Pediatrics, PL-1
Medical University of South Carolina
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M. D.
University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL
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B.S.
University of South Florida, Tampa
Contact Details
- Business:
- (352) 294-5050
- Business:
- willicx@peds.ufl.edu
- Business Mailing:
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PO Box 100296
GAINESVILLE FL 32610