Dr. Joel Lavine is an academic physician-scientist who has facilitated medical breakthroughs and mentored many budding physicians and researchers. His research has been cited more than 36,000 times. He believes that rare syndromes in children provide opportunities for learning more about fundamental biological processes. As a physician-scientist, Joel Lavine MD has many roles, including clinical care, teaching, and program administration. He also facilitates medical breakthroughs and mentors many budding physicians and researchers.