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Ann C. Genovese, MD

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Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
agenovese@kumc.edu

Professional Background

Dr. Genovese completed her psychiatry residency training and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship program at the University of Missouri, Columbia. She has been with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Kansas Medical Health Sciences since 2012.

Dr. Genovese provides outpatient treatment for children, adolescents and young adults with behavioral concerns, developmental disabilities and psychiatric disorders.

Education and Training
  • BA, Psychology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
  • MD, Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
  • Clinical Fellowship, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Missouri , Columbia , MO
Licensure, Accreditations & Certifications
  • Addiction Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Physician , Kansas Board of Healing Arts
  • Physician , Missouri Board of Healing Arts
  • Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Professional Affiliations
  • KUMC Orr Society , Member, 2014 - Present
  • KU Women in Medicine and Science, Member, 2012 - Present
  • American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry , Member, 2001 - Present
  • American Psychiatric Association , Member, 1989 - Present

Research

Overview

Dr. Genovese's research interests include evaluation and treatment interventions for children and young adults with developmental disabilities and psychiatric disorders. She has been involved in numerous clinical trials with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Kansas.

Current Research and Grants
  • Detection of Chromosomes X, 15, other Abnormalities in Subjects with PWS-AS, Autism, Obesity, Alcoholism, Developmental Delay and/or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Private
  • A target engagement study of pimavanserin for behavioral inflexibility with open label trial for rigid-compulsive behavior in adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder, Acadia Pharmaceuticals
  • A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Two-part Study of BPN14770 in Male Adolescents (Aged 12-18) with Fragile X Syndrome, Tetra Discovery Partners, PI
  • A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Two-part Study of BPN14770 in Male Adults (Aged 18-45) with Fragile X Syndrome, Tetra Discovery Partners, PI
  • An Open-Label Extension Study of BPN14770 in Subjects with Fragile X Syndrome, Tetra Discovery Partners , PI
Publications
  • Hellings, Jessica., A., Jadhav, Mandar, Jain, Seema, Jadhav, Sneha, Genovese, Ann. 2015. Low Dose Loxapine: Neuromotor Side Effects and Tolerability in Autism Spectrum Disorders. JOURNAL OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY, 25 (8), 618-624. https://doi.org/10.1089/cap.2014.0145
  • Kaufman, Carolyn., S., Genovese, Ann, Butler, Merlin., G.. 2016. Deletion of TOP3B Is Associated with Cognitive Impairment and Facial Dysmorphism. CYTOGENETIC AND GENOME RESEARCH, 150 (2), 106-111. https://doi.org/10.1159/000452815
  • Swatzyna, Ronald, Boutros, Nash, Genovese, Ann. 2018. Electroencephalogram (EEG) for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidential Considerations for Routine Screening. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30218395
  • Genovese, Ann, Butler, Merlin. 2020. Clinical Assessment, Genetics and Treatment Approaches in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). International Journal of Molecular Sciences. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21134726 |
  • Genovese, Ann., C, Uysal, Utku. 2021. Case Report: Identifying Seizure Disorder in an Autistic Teen Uncovers Key to Managing Mood Irritability. Annals of Case Reports. https://doi.org/10.29011/2574-7754.100709 |
  • Genovese, Ann., C, Ellerbeck, Kathryn. 2022. Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review of Behavioral and Psychiatric Challenges Across the Lifespan . SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42399-022-01302-1
  • Genovese, Ann., C, Moore, Trevena. 2022. Interoception in Practice: The Gut-Brain Connection. Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics. https://doi.org/10.1097/DBP.0000000000001121 |
  • Genovese, Ann., C, Butler , Merlin., G. 2023. The Autism Spectrum: Behavioral, Psychiatric and Genetic Associations. Genes
  • Genovese, Ann., C, Butler., G. 2024. Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders in Syndromic Autism. Brain Sciences. https://pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.kumc.idm.oclc.org/38671997/
  • Genovese, Butler, Merlin., G. 2025. Systematic Review: Fragile X Syndrome Across the Lifespan with a Focus on Genetics, Neurodevelopmental, Behavioral and Psychiatric Associations. Genes