Dr. Bronwyn Dillon

Bronwyn Dillon is a South African researcher in medical genetics whose work centers on the molecular diagnosis of inherited disorders in underrepresented African populations. Affiliated with leading academic and clinical institutions in South Africa, her research advances the integration of genomic technologies into public healthcare, with a focus on improving access to precise genetic diagnoses in resource-limited settings.

Her publications highlight expertise in clinical exome sequencing, variant interpretation, and genotype–phenotype correlations. She has contributed to studies on anterior segment dysgenesis, STAC3-related myopathy, Neurofibromatosis type 1, HDR syndrome, and Fanconi anemia, frequently identifying novel or population-specific variants. This work strengthens understanding of founder mutations and ancestral haplotypes within Southern African cohorts.

Dillon’s scholarship emphasizes translational impact, demonstrating how genomic testing strategies can refine diagnosis, guide management, and inform genetic counselling. By characterizing rare and congenital conditions in African patients, she addresses global disparities in genomic data and supports the responsible implementation of precision medicine across diverse populations.