Curtis Coughlin II

About the Lab

Dr. Curtis Coughlin leads the research laboratory at the University of Colorado Anschutz. He completed his doctoral training with Dr. Stephen Goodman, and fondly remembers coffee fueled discussions about GA1 with Drs. Goodman and Woontner. He has been fortunate to have several excellent mentors throughout his career. He prioritizes team-science and has worked with many amazing colleagues such as Professor Sidney Gospe Jr and Clara van Karnebeek who continue to teach him about pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy.

Leadership & Mentorship

Dr. Coughlin has mentored several learners including individuals in master degree and PhD programs, medical students and residents, and junior faculty members. He has completed several formal mentoring programs and is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative research environment where all team members can thrive.

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CurePDE 2026 Family Retreat

The second annual retreat with an oppritunity to connect, learn and build community.

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ROAR Consortium Funded!

The ROAR consortium joins the RDCRN to study organic acidurias such as GA1

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Scientist and Ethicist Dr. Curtis Coughlin on helping kids with rare diseases

Dr. Coughlin joins members of the Science Bridge Podcasts.

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Ethics and GC Practice

In-person writing workshop in Ascona, Switzerland

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HCU America - Episode 36 with Dr. Curtis Coughlin

Dr. Coughlin joins Ben to discuss homocystinuira and genetic testing.

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Navigating Rare Disease Advocacy: The CurePDE Journey

Dr. Coughlin joins members of CurePDE to discuss PDE-ALDH7A1.

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HMGGP Rotation Updates

Nicole García Tubéns presents her rotation project

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Feasibility of newborn screening for pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy

This paper demonstarted newborn screening for PDE-ALDH7A1 using a widely avaialble screening approach

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