Melissa Dawn Lah MD
Clinical Genetics, Clinical Molecular Genetics, Pediatric Medical Genetics
Associate Professor of Medical and Molecular Genetics
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1002 Wishard BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46202
Phone+1 317-944-3966
Fax+1 317-968-1354
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Summary
- Melissa Lah, MD, is a medical genetics specialist based in Indianapolis, IN, with subspecialties in clinical genetics, clinical molecular genetics, and pediatric medical genetics. She completed her medical education at Indiana University School of Medicine in 2007, followed by residencies in pediatrics and medical genetics and genomics at the same institution. Her work has been published in various medical journals, including articles on sepiapterin treatment in phenylketonuria and diazoxide choline in Prader-Willi syndrome, among other studies focused on genetic conditions.
Education & Training
Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Medical Genetics and Genomics, 2010 - 2012- Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 2007 - 2010
- Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 2007
Certifications & Licensure
IN State Medical License 2010 - 2027
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics Clinical Genetics and Genomics
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Sepiapterin: A Distinct, Dual Mechanism of Action that Leads to Potential Treatment Benefits Across the Spectrum of Phenylketonuria Disease Severities.Melissa Lah, Jessica Kopesky, Erika Vucko
Advances in Therapy. 2026-06-06 - Development of a face-validated conceptual model structure for economic evaluation in phenylketonuria, through expert elicitation.Ania C Muntau, Rongrong Zhang, Anupam Chakrapani, Takashi Hamazaki, Melissa Lah
Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases. 2026-05-29 - 2 citationsDiazoxide Choline Extended-release Tablets in Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-blind, Withdrawal Period Study.Jennifer L Miller, Nicola Bridges, Eric I Felner, Parisa Salehi, Jack A Yanovski
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2026-05-19
Professional Memberships
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- American College of Medical Genetics and GenomicsMember
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- American Society of Human GeneticsMember
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