Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University Kansas School of Medicine
Medical Genetics
Merlin Butler works in the field of Medical Genetics. He went to medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine. Indiana University School of Medicine is ranked 45/47 in Research/PrimaryCare. He received awards:"Selected to Kansas City Super Doctors", "Selected to Whos Who Executives and Professionals- Honors Edition", "Selected to Whos Who-Top Doctors Honors Edition", "Appointed as HealthTap Medical Expert", "Whos Who in America, 10th Anniversary Award", "Man of the Year Award", "Medical Science Award of Excellence", "Biltmore Whos Who", "Who's Who in America, 65th Edition", "Whos Who in North American Education", "Marquis Whos Who in Science and Engineering, 11th Edition", "Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare (8th Edition)", "Man of the Year in Medicine & Healthcare", "Recognized as the Most Cited Reference in Their Journal Since Its Inception in 1990", "Nominated, Annual Research Award for the Best Study in Reproductive Biomedicine and Stem Cells", "2000 Outstanding Scientists", "Recognized for Receiving the Best Doctors in America Award, Kansas City Area Physicians Representing the Top 5% of Physicians Nationally", "Madisons Whos Who", "Whos Who for Executives and Professionals", "Recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award", "Distinguished Alumnus Award, Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics", "Selected to Best Doctors in America", "Whos Who in Science and Engineering", "Certificate of Recognition (established reviewer)", "Empire Who's Who, First Worldwide Edition", "Selected to Guide to Americas Top Physicians", "Strathmore's Who's Who", "Whos Who Historical Society", "Recipient of the 25th Anniversary Recognition Award", "Researcher of the Year Award", "Lexington Who's Who", "William R. Brown/ Missouri Endowed Chair in Medical Genetics and Molecular Medicine", "Physician Scientist Award", "Sterlings Whos Who", "Marquis Who's Who in America (65th edition)", "Whos Who in the South and Southwest", "Nominee, Young Investigator National Award", "Awards in Mental Retardation (Future Leaders in Mental Retardation Award), nominee", "Teaching Award - Pediatric Review Course", "Distinguished Alumnus Service Award", "Physician Recognition Award", "Whos Who in the Midwest", "Third Place Award for Scientific Exhibit", "Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society", "Phi Chi Medical Fraternity", "Alpha Phi Sigma", "Blue Key National Honor Fraternity", "Kappa Mu Epsilon", "Lambda Delta Lambda", "Lyle V. Andrews Memorial Scholarship", "Whos Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges", "Beta Beta Beta" and "Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare". Merlin Butler is also published. He has 84 publications published. The lastest publication: "Growth Charts for Prader-Willi Syndrome During Growth Hormone Treatment.'
Publications
- Elevated plasma oxytocin levels in children with Prader-Willi syndrome compared with healthy unrelated siblings.
- Currently recognized genes for schizophrenia: High-resolution chromosome ideogram representation.
- Growth Charts for Prader-Willi Syndrome During Growth Hormone Treatment.
- Transcranial direct current stimulation reduces food-craving and measures of hyperphagia behavior in participants with Prader-Willi syndrome.
- Clinically relevant genetic biomarkers from the brain in alcoholism with representation on high resolution chromosome ideograms.
- Loxapine Add-on for Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Irritability.
- Increased plasma chemokine levels in children with Prader-Willi syndrome.
- A clinical case report and literature review of the 3q29 microdeletion syndrome.
- Clinically relevant known and candidate genes for obesity and their overlap with human infertility and reproduction.
- Growth charts for non-growth hormone treated Prader-Willi syndrome.
- Exon microarray analysis of human dorsolateral prefrontal cortex in alcoholism.
- A preliminary case study of androgen receptor gene polymorphism association with impulsivity in women with alcoholism.
- Hyperphagia: Current concepts and future directions proceedings of the 2nd international conference on hyperphagia.
- Chromosomal microarray analysis of consecutive individuals with autism spectrum disorders or learning disability presenting for genetic services.
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in 108 Obese Children and Adolescents Aged 5 to 21 Years by Alqahtani AR, Antonisamy B, Alamri H, Elahmedi M, Zimmerman VA.
- Double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial of benfotiamine for severe alcohol dependence.
- Frequency of Prader-Willi syndrome in births conceived via assisted reproductive technology.
- Growth hormone receptor (GHR) gene polymorphism and prader-willi syndrome.
- Assessment and treatment in autism spectrum disorders: a focus on genetics and psychiatry.
- X chromosome inactivation in women with alcoholism.
- Global DNA promoter methylation in frontal cortex of alcoholics and controls.
- The neuroanatomy of genetic subtype differences in Prader-Willi syndrome.
- 12-year-old boy with a 4q35.2 microdeletion and involvement of MTNR1A, FAT1, and F11 genes.
- Methylation-Specific Multiplex Ligation-Dependent Probe Amplification and Identification of Deletion Genetic Subtypes in Prader-Willi Syndrome.
- IL1RAPL1 gene deletion as a cause of X-linked intellectual disability and dysmorphic features.
- Letter to the editor: long-term experience with duodenal switch in adolescents.
- Umbilical cord blood banking: an update.
- Nutritional phases in Prader-Willi syndrome.
- ANKRD11 gene deletion in a 17-year-old male.
- Growth standards of infants with Prader-Willi syndrome.
- Microdeletion/microduplication of proximal 15q11.2 between BP1 and BP2: a susceptibility region for neurological dysfunction including developmental and language delay.
- A clinical report and further delineation of the 14q32 deletion syndrome.
- TPH2 polymorphisms and expression in Prader-Willi syndrome subjects with differing genetic subtypes.
- An interstitial 15q11-q14 deletion: expanded Prader-Willi syndrome phenotype.
- Neural mechanisms associated with food motivation in obese and healthy weight adults.
- An 18-year follow-up report on an infant with a duplication of 9q34.
- Morning melatonin levels in Prader-Willi syndrome.
- "Efficacy of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy as a stand-alone technique for children with morbid obesity" and "BioEnterics intragastric balloon for treatment of morbid...
- Cortisol levels in Prader-Willi syndrome support changes in routine care.
- Feasibility and relevance of examining lymphoblastoid cell lines to study role of microRNAs in autism.
- Array comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH) analysis in Prader-Willi syndrome.
- Follicle stimulating and leutinizing hormones, estradiol and testosterone in Prader-Willi syndrome.
- Expanding the phenotype of SPONASTRIME dysplasia to include short dental roots, hypogammaglobulinemia, and cataracts.
- Autistic and dysmorphic features associated with a submicroscopic 2q33.3-q34 interstitial deletion detected by array comparative genomic hybridization.
- Neuroimaging findings in macrocephaly-capillary malformation: a longitudinal study of 17 patients.
- Gastric rupture and necrosis in Prader-Willi syndrome.
- Whole genome microarray analysis of gene expression in subjects with fragile X syndrome.
- Whole genome microarray analysis of gene expression in an imprinting center deletion mouse model of Prader-Willi syndrome.
- Whole genome microarray analysis of gene expression in Prader-Willi syndrome.
- Energy expenditure and physical activity in Prader-Willi syndrome: comparison with obese subjects.
- Plasma obestatin and ghrelin levels in subjects with Prader-Willi syndrome.
- Thyroid function studies in Prader-Willi syndrome.
- Deaths due to choking in Prader-Willi syndrome.
- X-chromosome inactivation patterns in females with Prader-Willi syndrome.
- Methylation-specific multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification analysis of subjects with chromosome 15 abnormalities.
- X chromosome gene expression in human tissues: male and female comparisons.
- Clonality studies in sacral chordoma.
- Expression of 4 genes between chromosome 15 breakpoints 1 and 2 and behavioral outcomes in Prader-Willi syndrome.
- Body composition and fatness patterns in Prader-Willi syndrome: comparison with simple obesity.
- Neural mechanisms underlying hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome.
- C-reactive protein levels in subjects with Prader-Willi syndrome and obesity.
- A 9-year-old male with a duplication of chromosome 3p25.3p26.2: clinical report and gene expression analysis.
- Deletion of and novel missense mutation in POU3F4 in 2 families segregating X-linked nonsyndromic deafness.
- Maladaptive behaviors and risk factors among the genetic subtypes of Prader-Willi syndrome.
- Microarray analysis of gene/transcript expression in Angelman syndrome: deletion versus UPD.
- Do known mutations in neuroligin genes (NLGN3 and NLGN4) cause autism?
- Marshall-Smith syndrome: Follow-up report of a four and a half year old male.
- Eye abnormalities in Fryns syndrome.
- Behavioral differences among subjects with Prader-Willi syndrome and type I or type II deletion and maternal disomy.
- Coenzyme Q10 levels in Prader-Willi syndrome: comparison with obese and non-obese subjects.
- 45,X/46,XY mosaicism and fragile X syndrome.
- Newborn with anophthalmia and features of Fryns syndrome.
- Oculoauriculofrontonasal syndrome (OAFNS) in a nine-month-old male.
- Drowning as a cause of death in Angelman syndrome.
- Further phenotypic expansion of 15q11.2 BP1-BP2 microdeletion (Burnside-Butler) syndrome.
- Coding and noncoding expression patterns associated with rare obesity-related disorders: Prader-Willi and Alström syndromes.
- Clinical Presentation and Microarray Analysis of Peruvian Children with Atypical Development and/or Aberrant Behavior.
- Whole exome sequencing in females with autism implicates novel and candidate genes.
- Pharmacogenetics informed decision making in adolescent psychiatric treatment: a clinical case report.
- Clinical report of a 17q12 microdeletion with additionally unreported clinical features.
- The 15q11.2 BP1-BP2 Microdeletion Syndrome: A Review.
- High-resolution chromosome ideogram representation of currently recognized genes for autism spectrum disorders.
- Congenital Arthrogryposis: An Extension of the 15q11.2 BP1-BP2 Microdeletion Syndrome?
Schools
University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Ind University Mc
Doctors Specialties
- Clinical Cytogenetics
- Clinical Genetics
- Medical Genetics
Accepted Insurances
Awards
- Selected to Kansas City Super Doctors
- Selected to Who’s Who Executives and Professionals- Honors Edition
- Selected to Who’s Who-Top Doctors Honors Edition
- Appointed as HealthTap Medical Expert
- Who’s Who in America, 10th Anniversary Award
- Man of the Year Award
- Medical Science Award of Excellence
- Biltmore Who’s Who
- Who's Who in America, 65th Edition
- Who’s Who in North American Education
- Marquis Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, 11th Edition
- Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare (8th Edition)
- Man of the Year in Medicine & Healthcare
- Recognized as the Most Cited Reference in Their Journal Since Its Inception in 1990
- Nominated, Annual Research Award for the Best Study in Reproductive Biomedicine and Stem Cells
- 2000 Outstanding Scientists
- Recognized for Receiving the Best Doctors in America Award, Kansas City Area Physicians Representing the Top 5% of Physicians Nationally
- Madisons’ Who’s Who
- Who’s Who for Executives and Professionals
- Recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award
- Distinguished Alumnus Award, Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics
- Selected to Best Doctors in America
- Who’s Who in Science and Engineering
- Certificate of Recognition (established reviewer)
- Empire Who's Who, First Worldwide Edition
- Selected to Guide to America’s Top Physicians
- Strathmore's Who's Who
- Who’s Who Historical Society
- Recipient of the 25th Anniversary Recognition Award
- Researcher of the Year Award
- Lexington Who's Who
- William R. Brown/ Missouri Endowed Chair in Medical Genetics and Molecular Medicine
- Physician Scientist Award
- Sterling’s Who’s Who
- Marquis Who's Who in America (65th edition)
- Who’s Who in the South and Southwest
- Nominee, Young Investigator National Award
- Awards in Mental Retardation (Future Leaders in Mental Retardation Award), nominee
- Teaching Award - Pediatric Review Course
- Distinguished Alumnus Service Award
- Physician Recognition Award
- Who’s Who in the Midwest
- Third Place Award for Scientific Exhibit
- Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society
- Phi Chi Medical Fraternity
- Alpha Phi Sigma
- Blue Key National Honor Fraternity
- Kappa Mu Epsilon
- Lambda Delta Lambda
- Lyle V. Andrews Memorial Scholarship
- Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
- Beta Beta Beta
- Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare
Education
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Indiana University School of Medicine
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University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Hospital
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Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
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