Department of Pediatrics
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Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Cardiology)
Dr. Tannous was born and raised in Iowa City, IA, and completed his undergraduate education at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He then joined the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center where he completed medical school and earned his PhD studying mechanisms of myocardial remodeling. Dr. Tannous remained in Dallas for pediatric residency, and then relocated to Boston Children’s Hospital for general cardiology fellowship, followed by a senior year in interventional cardiology. As a member of Invasive Cardiology, Dr. Tannous specializes...
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology)
Dr Perez's research interest is in neonatal pulmonary development, pulmonary hypertension and glucocorticoid signaling. Specifically, Dr Perez's research focuses on the impact of hydrocortisone, a glucocorticoid commonly used in the NICU, on alveolar and pulmonary vascular development as well as effects of glucocorticoids on pulmonary vascular remodeling and nitric oxide signaling pathways.
Professor of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition) and Medical Social Sciences
My primary research interest is in health outcomes following pediatric liver transplantation and acute liver failure. I lead a research group that studies all aspects of outcomes from survival to health related quality of life (HRQOL). Our research group has extensive experience examining HRQOL and cognitive outcomes in pediatric liver transplant survivors, long term complications related to immunosuppressive medications and the causes and treatment of acute liver failure. Our group has also actively involved in new trials of immunosuppression withdrawal in liver transplant recipients. I am...
Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics (Dermatology)
The Paller lab studies the role of topically-applied, nanotherapy based gene therapy to treat skin disease, particularly diabetic ulcers, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis (eczema), skin cancer, and rare genetic skin problems. Her lab also focuses on unraveling the mechanism by which membrane-based glycosphingolipids modulate signaling, especially of the insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R) and the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and studying the mechanism of the abnormal innervation in skin related to pain. Dr. Paller is the PI of Northwestern's Skin Disease Research Center, whic...
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Allergy and Immunology)
I have clinical and research interests in food allergy including immunotherapy and biologic treatments, eosinophilic esophagitis, asthma and primary immunodeficiency. I am currently a primary and co-investigator on several multi-center national and international food allergy, eosinophilic esophagitis and asthma clinical trials.
Instructor of Pediatrics (Emergency Medicine)
I have more than 30 years experience as a Pediatrician and over the years have worked in both Suburban and Urban Hospital based setting. I also completed a 2 year Pediatric Emergency Room fellowship training. I am currently a clinical Instructor of the Phase 1b Clinical Education Course for the second year medical students at Northwestern School of Medicine. I was a co-advisor for the 1st year medical students who are involved in the Pediatric Interest Group and have taught several course in the Northwestern Medical School.
Instructor of Pediatrics (Primary Care-Outreach)
Career goal: to continue to grow as a caring and empathic pediatrician for the community while furthering the education of medical trainees. I enjoy caring for children of all ages; from perinatal/newborn medicine through adolescence, in the inpatient and sick/outpatient setting.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Critical Care) and Neurology - Ken and Ruth Davee Department
Interested in effects of physiologic and biochemical support after pediatric cardiac arrest and relationship to oucome. Also interested in diagnostic studies and prognosticatoin for these patients. Committed to critical care delivery, improvement, education, and discovery.
Professor of Pediatrics (Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation)
Dr. Alexis Thompson is currently the Hematology Section Head at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. She holds the A. Watson and Sarah Armour Endowed Chair for Blood Diseases and Cancer at Lurie Children’s. She is also a Professor of Pediatrics at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Thompson is also the Associate Director for Equity and Minority Health at the Robert H. Lurie Cancer Center and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She has served on regional and national on advisory committees for governmental agenc...
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Neurology and Epilepsy)
My clinical interests are in pediatric neuromuscular disorders that include, but are not limited to, spinal muscular atrophy, muscular dystrophy, myasthenia and neuropathy. Running collaborative clinical trials and identifying biomarkers with good reliability and validity characteristics has been a primary focus.
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Lurie Children's is the Feinberg School of Medicine's affiliated hospital dedicated to pediatric care. Lurie Children's is Illinois' only freestanding hospital exclusively for children and offers patients access to world-class care in a modern, kid-friendly environment.
Faculty Development
Our faculty is one of our greatest resources. To support them on the paths to successful, fulfilling careers, we make faculty development a priority.<
Diversity & Inclusion
The Department of Pediatrics strives to create and maintain training programs that mirror the diverse patient population we serve in Chicago. We believe that diverse faculty, residency and fellowship programs are essential to our long-term success as leaders in academic medicine.
Physician-Scientist Training & Resources
We offer a wide range of resources, mentorship opportunities and formal training programs to help our residents and fellows excel as physician-scientists. Explore all of the resources and hear from housestaff who are making research a major part of their career development plans.