Tracy E. Dudding-Byth

Clinical Geneticist

📍 Newcastle

About of Tracy E. Dudding-Byth

Tracy E. Dudding-Byth is a clinical geneticist based in Newcastle, NSW 2298. She works with families across the Hunter region and beyond, helping them understand genetic conditions and what they might mean for day to day life.


Genetics can feel overwhelming, especially when a child or another family member is facing health changes that don’t fit neatly into one label. In many cases, Tracy focuses on conditions that affect development, growth, and body structures. That can include syndromes linked with changes in muscle tone, head size, or facial features, as well as issues like cleft lip and cleft palate.


Her work also covers brain and nervous system concerns. This may involve things like cortical dysplasia, epilepsy, and other challenges such as hypotonia (low muscle tone) and mosaicism. She can also look at gene-related causes connected with rare metabolic conditions, including cholesteryl ester storage disease and Wolman disease.


Tracy is also involved with inherited conditions such as Fragile X syndrome, Angelman syndrome, and Coffin-Siris syndrome. She may also help when families ask about rarer diagnoses, including Treacher Collins syndrome, Crouzon syndrome, Miller syndrome, and Fryns syndrome. At times, she helps connect the dots for families where there are features like micrognathia (a smaller jaw) or acrofacial dysostosis.


In terms of experience, education, research, and any clinical trials, the specific details aren’t provided here. If you’re trying to confirm training history, publications, or trial involvement, it’s best to check directly with the clinic team.

Services & Conditions Treated

Angelman SyndromeCoffin-Siris SyndromeFryns SyndromeMicrognathiaMiller SyndromeAcrofacial Dysostosis Rodriguez TypeAcrofrontofacionasal Dysostosis SyndromeAcromicric DysplasiaCholesteryl Ester Storage DiseaseCleft Lip and PalateCortical DysplasiaCrouzon SyndromeDrug Induced DyskinesiaDysostosis PeripheralEpilepsyFragile X SyndromeGestational Trophoblastic DiseaseHydatidiform MoleHypotoniaIncreased Head CircumferenceMosaicismTreacher Collins SyndromeWolman Disease

Publications

1 total

A Genotype/Phenotype Study of KDM5B-Associated Disorders Suggests a Pathogenic Effect of Dominantly Inherited Missense Variants.

Genes • June 16, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What services do you offer as a clinical geneticist in Newcastle?
I see patients for genetic evaluation, risk assessment and management, and genetic testing guidance for a range of syndromes and conditions listed in my practice.
Which conditions do you regularly work with?
I work with conditions including Angelman Syndrome, Coffin-Siris Syndrome, Fryns Syndrome, Treacher Collins Syndrome, Crouzon Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome and other skeletal, craniofacial or developmental conditions on the listed services.
How can genetics help with your child’s growth or development concerns?
A genetic assessment can help explain findings like hypotonia, increased head circumference, facial or skeletal features, and provide guidance on management and what to expect.
What should I expect at an appointment?
Appointments typically involve reviewing medical history, clinical findings, and family history, followed by discussion of genetic testing options and next steps.
Do you only see patients in Newcastle, NSW?
I am based in Newcastle, NSW, and provide services to patients in the local area.
How do I prepare for a genetic appointment?
Bring any medical records, imaging reports, and a family history if possible. I can guide you on what helps most with the assessment.