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Joshua Leitch Bonkowsky, MD, PhD

Chief, Division of Pediatric Neurology

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Languages Spoken: English, German

Dr. Josh Bonkowsky is a professor of Pediatric Neurology (Pediatrics) and of Neurology. His undergraduate training was at Harvard University; he obtained his MD and PhD degrees at the University of California, San Diego, and did his Pediatrics and Neurology/Pediatric Neurology training at the University of Utah and Boston Children's Hospital.

Dr. Bonkowsky is engaged in both clinical and basic science studies. His clinical studies are focused on understanding the clinical features of leukodystrophies, and on the genetics of complex human neurobehavioral traits, especially language impairments. Dr. Bonkowsky's clinical research group is investigating the genetics of leukodystrophies, using both local (Utah Population Database) and national databases, to understand the genetic and medical impacts of these disorders.

Research in the Bonkowsky laboratory investigates human neurogenetic diseases, specifically diseases of basal ganglia function and white matter diseases. His group has developed zebrafish models of human language disorders (the FOXP2 gene); transgenic lines to study basal ganglia development connectivity; and a zebrafish Parkinson's disease model. Besides the basic neurodevelopmental research, his lab is generating disease models for high-throughput drug discovery.

On sunny afternoons, Dr. Bonkowsky enjoys trail running and learning to skate ski.

Clinical Locations

Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services Building

801-213-3599

Fax: (801) 587-7539

81 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City, UT  84113
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Specialties

  • Pediatric Neurology

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Pediatrics - Professor
Neurology - Adjunct Professor
Academic Divisions Pediatric Neurology
Board Certification American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)

Patient Rating

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Likelihood of recommending care provider

4.7/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem

4.7/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions

4.7/ 5

Wait time at clinic

4.6/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries

4.7/ 5

Patient Comments

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UofU Patient December 07, 2020
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S OUTPATIENT SERVICES

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Bonkowsky has great bedside manner. He is thorough and takes time to ask questions and review goals at the end of the apt.

Dr. Josh Bonkowsky is a professor of Pediatric Neurology (Pediatrics) and of Neurology. His undergraduate training was at Harvard University; he obtained his MD and PhD degrees at the University of California, San Diego, and did his Pediatrics and Neurology/Pediatric Neurology training at the University of Utah and Boston Children's Hospital.

Dr. Bonkowsky is engaged in both clinical and basic science studies. His clinical studies are focused on understanding the clinical features of leukodystrophies, and on the genetics of complex human neurobehavioral traits, especially language impairments. Dr. Bonkowsky's clinical research group is investigating the genetics of leukodystrophies, using both local (Utah Population Database) and national databases, to understand the genetic and medical impacts of these disorders.

Research in the Bonkowsky laboratory investigates human neurogenetic diseases, specifically diseases of basal ganglia function and white matter diseases. His group has developed zebrafish models of human language disorders (the FOXP2 gene); transgenic lines to study basal ganglia development connectivity; and a zebrafish Parkinson's disease model. Besides the basic neurodevelopmental research, his lab is generating disease models for high-throughput drug discovery.

On sunny afternoons, Dr. Bonkowsky enjoys trail running and learning to skate ski.

Academic Locations

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Pediatrics - Professor
Neurology - Adjunct Professor
Academic Divisions Pediatric Neurology
Board Certification American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)

Research Interests

  • Neurodevelopment
  • Brain Connectome Mapping
  • Leukodystrophies
  • Apparent Life-Threatening Event(s)

Education History

Other Training University of Utah School of Business
Physician Executive Leadership
, 2012
Fellowship University of Utah School of Medicine
Pediatric Neurology
Fellow, 2006
Fellowship Boston Children's Medical School
Pediatric Neurology
Fellow, 2004
Residency University of Utah School of Medicine
Pediatrics
Resident, 2003
Internship University of Utah School of Medicine
Pediatrics
Intern, 2001
Professional Medical University of California - San Diego School of Medicine
Medicine, Biomedical Sciences
M.D., Ph.D., 2000
Fellowship Institute of Molecular Pathology

Fellow, 1992
Undergraduate Harvard College
Biochemistry
B.A., 1991

Selected Publications - Journal Articles

Journal Article

  1. Swartwood S, Wilkes J, Bonkowsky JL, Trandafir CC (2021). Celiac Disease in Children: An Association With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy. Pediatr Neurol, 120, 12-17.

Global Impact

Education History

Fellowship Institute of Molecular Pathology

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News Articles

U of U Hospital Launches Rapid DNA Testing of Critically-ill Infants for Faster Diagnosis, Better Care

Launch of Primary Children’s Center for Personalized Medicine Ushers in New Era for Medicine and Wellness for Children Throughout Intermountain West

Funding Opportunities Help Scientists Explore the Genetics Behind Disease

Physician Receives Top Award from NIH

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