Cora Taylor, Ph.D. is an associate professor, clinical psychologist and Chair of the Department of Developmental Medicine at Geisinger. Dr. Taylor completed graduate training at the University of Tennessee and a research and clinical postdoctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University. She has expertise in the diagnostic evaluation of children with a range of developmental concerns. At Geisinger, Taylor conducts research, leads the phenotypic battery selection, and oversees a variety of research protocols. Her focus is on the phenotypic characterization of people with rare genetic conditions. Taylor has experience in engaging both families and family-based organizations for rare genetic conditions in research through online participation that is offered internationally to interested patients and families.