Naomi Meeks
About Naomi Meeks
Naomi Meeks is an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and a Clinical Geneticist at Children's Hospital Colorado, where she has worked since 2012. She has held various leadership roles, including Medical Director at Children's Hospital Colorado and Laboratory Director at Variantyx.
Work at University of Colorado
Naomi Meeks has been serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus since 2012. In this role, she contributes to the academic and clinical training of medical students and residents. Her work focuses on genetics and its application in pediatric medicine. Meeks has been involved in various educational initiatives aimed at enhancing the understanding of clinical genetics among future healthcare professionals.
Current Role at Children's Hospital Colorado
Naomi Meeks currently holds the position of Medical Director at Children's Hospital Colorado, a role she resumed in 2022 after previously serving in the same capacity from 2012 to 2018. In addition to her directorial responsibilities, she works as a Clinical Geneticist, providing specialized care in genetics for pediatric patients. Her dual roles allow her to integrate clinical practice with leadership in a major children's healthcare facility.
Education and Expertise
Naomi Meeks earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, completing her studies from 2002 to 2006. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from the University of Iowa, studying from 1997 to 2001. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in both the biological sciences and medical practice, particularly in genetics.
Previous Experience in Laboratory Leadership
Before her current roles, Naomi Meeks worked at Variantyx as Laboratory Director for five months in 2018 and as Consulting Laboratory Director from 2017 to 2018. These positions involved overseeing laboratory operations and ensuring the quality of genetic testing services. Her experience in laboratory leadership complements her clinical expertise, enhancing her contributions to genetic medicine.
Clinical Training Background
Naomi Meeks completed her residency in pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine from 2006 to 2009. Following her residency, she pursued further specialization as a Clinical and Molecular Genetics Fellow at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus from 2009 to 2012. This extensive training has equipped her with the skills necessary to address complex genetic conditions in pediatric patients.