Your patient has an inherited metabolic disorder. We’re here to support you both. Whether you’re seeing your first patient with PKU, managing a complex case, or supporting a family through positive newborn screening, we’re your clinical partners.
MNT4P is a program in the Department of Human Genetics at Emory University, established by Rani H Singh, PhD, RD
Clinical Nutrition Support for Providers
Our multidisciplinary team of registered dietitians and nutrition scientists brings decades of global leadership in genetic metabolic nutrition to families and providers.
How we help:
- Same-day consultation for urgent cases – (404) 778-8607 (during business hours)
- Rapid patient referral with active care coordination
- Evidence-based protocols and treatment recommendations
- Direct provider-to-provider communication throughout patient care
Disorders we support:
- Aminoacidopathies (PKU, Tyrosinemia, MSUD, HCU, Hypermethioninemia)
- Fatty acid oxidation disorders (CUD, LCHADD, MCADD, TFP, VLCAD, CPT1/2)
- Glycogen storage disorders (GSD I, III, IV)
- Lysosomal storage disorders
- Mitochondrial disorders
- Organic acid disorders (BKT, Cbl A/B/C, GA1/2, HMG, IVA, 3MCC, MCD, MMA, PA)
- Urea cycle disorders (OTC, Citrullinemia, ASA, Arginase, CPS, HHH)
- Other inherited metabolic disorders (Galactosemia, Biotinidase deficiency, and more)
When to consult:
- Patient not responding to standard dietary management
- Complex metabolic decompensation
- Pregnancy management in women with inherited metabolic disorders
What to expect: We support your care, we don’t take it over. You’ll receive visit summaries, implementable tools, and practical protocols that help you manage similar cases in the future.
Access Clinical Resources by Disorder
Find evidence-based guidelines, clinical toolkits, patient education materials, and monitoring tools organized by disorder type. Most resources have been developed through the Southeast Regional Genetics Network (SERN) and Genetic Metabolic Dietitians International (GMDI) partnership. Available in English and Spanish.
Available guidelines: PKU, MSUD, Propionic Acidemia, VLCAD, and more. Resources include nutrition management protocols, clinical toolkits, patient handouts, diet records, filter paper instructions, and provider tools like the Provider Wizard for formula company resources.
Professional Education & Training
WIC Partnership for Providers
Join our global community of metabolic dietitians through monthly webinars, traineeships, fellowship programs, and other IMD-focused programming.
Join the Global IMD Community:
- Subscribe to GNO-METAB Listserv – Join 450+ metabolic dietitians worldwide
Monthly Programs:
- eGNA Case Conference & Journal Club Series – Monthly webinars with CME/CEU credits (50–100 monthly participants across 16 completed series)
Specialized Training:
- Apply for ECHO Traineeship – 12-week virtual case-based learning (110+ clinicians trained through 9 cohorts, with research showing significant knowledge gains)
- Fellowship Programs – Nation’s first post-master’s level dietitian fellowship (4 fellows trained)
Learn how to integrate MNT4P services with WIC benefits for eligible families, ensuring comprehensive nutrition support for patients with inherited metabolic disorders.
Partnership impact:
- Coordination with WIC voucher systems across 20+ Georgia counties
- Direct support for 30+ patients monthly
- Seamless integration of medical foods with WIC benefits
- Language interpretation services available
Metabolic Camp - Professional Development
Join Emory University’s annual Metabolic Camp as a volunteer healthcare professional. This program offers you practical experience while supporting young women with PKU and MSUD.
Why providers value MetCamp:
- Direct patient interaction in a supportive environment
- Understanding real-world challenges your patients face
- Networking with genetic metabolic nutrition specialists
- Practical nutrition counseling experience
Volunteer impact: 10+ clinician volunteers participate annually
Research Collaboration
Partner with MNT4P in conducting rare disease research that directly impacts patient care through investigator-initiated trials, novel management studies, and the Southeast Integrative Newborn Screening Consortium (HRSA Grant #UH7MC30772).
Benefits for your practice:
- Access to research funding and resources
- Work with leading genetic nutrition researchers
- Contribute to publication opportunities
- Early access to emerging therapies
Learn About Research Opportunities | View Recent Publications
Get Started
- For urgent consultation: (404) 778-8607 (Monday–Friday, 8–5 PM EST)
- For patient referrals: Complete referral form
- For questions: Contact us or email egna@emory.edu
MNT4P Program Office:
Emory University Department of Human Genetics
101 Woodruff Circle, Suite 7130, Atlanta, GA 30322
MNT4P is supported by Georgia Department of Public Health (Award #38206) and HRSA Southeast Regional Genetics Network (Grant #UH7MC30772).