Department of Pediatrics
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Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care) and Pediatrics
My primary research interest is in lung repair after acute injury with a focus on TGF-beta mediated signaling. We have identified mitochondrial generated reactive oxygen species as important in TGF-bête mediated gene expression and are working to identify novel therapeutic targets in this pathway. We are also interested in modulating the ubiquitin-proteosomal pathway as a therapeutic target for tissue fibrosis. I have a clinical translational interest in Cystic Fibrosis. I am the site co-PI for the CF Foundation sponsored clinical trial network, The Therapeutic Development Network. I am also ...
Assistant Professor of Neurology (Epilepsy/Clinical Neurophysiology), Pediatrics and Pharmacology
The primary aim of our research is to identify the genetic factors and biological mechanisms that cause epilepsy. We use a variety of sequencing technologies to identify new genetic causes in both the DNA regions that code for proteins (genes) and those that control the expression of these genes (regulatory regions). The second mission of our lab is to capitalize on the advances in gene discovery in epilepsy to create neuronal models of this disorder. Many of these 'epilepsy' genes are involved in the control of expression of other genes. In other words, they are responsible for switching cert...
Professor of Pediatrics (Neurology and Epilepsy), Medical Education and Neurology - Ken and Ruth Davee Department
My area of academic interest focuses on pediatric neurocritical care especially as it pertains to epilepsy, status epilepticus, coma, brain injury, and neurophysiology.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition)
Dr. Perez graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - School of Osteopathic Medicine (now Rowan University), and then completed her pediatric residency at Goryeb Children's Hospital/ Atlantich Health in Morristown, NJ. She then went on to complete her pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. After training, Dr. Perez was on staff as an attending physician at Goryeb Children's Hospital. She was also the associate program director for the pediatric residency program, and developed and led the Goryeb Academic Pediatr...
Instructor of Pediatrics (Hospital-Based Medicine)
Dr. Zessis is a hospital pediatrician at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. His academic and clinical interests include Hospital Medicine on the medical floor and intensive care unit, medical education, quality improvement, and advocacy. He is a member of the Feinberg Academy of Medical Educators and is currently enrolled in the Medical Education Certificate Program.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Cardiology)
My primary interests are in congenital heart disease and cardiac imaging with an emphasis in fetal and pediatric echocardiography. I have specialized interest in perinatal cardiology and I work closely with the Chicago Institute of Fetal Health to provide care to our fetal patients and families. I am also involved in the single ventricle and inter-stage team to help care for children with complex heart disease throughout their lives. My research goals lie in fetal echocardiography and the assessment of fetal cardiac rhythm and function assessment.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Critical Care)
I am a pediatric intensivist and neurointensivist at Lurie Children's Hospital. As an intensivist, I provide clinical care for critically ill patients in the med-surg PICU. As a neurointensivist, I provide consultative services for neurologic emergencies and neurologic complications of critical illness in the cardiac and med-surg ICUs.
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 (Nephrology)
Mahima Keswani, MD, is a Board Certified Pediatric Nephrologist and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She serves as the Medical Director of Dialysis for the Division of Nephrology. She received her B.A. in Biology from Rutgers University, and her M.D. degree from the Rutgers School of BIomedical and Health Sciences (formerly University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey). Dr. Keswani completed her residency in Pediatrics at Children's National Medical Center in Washington DC and her fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital in Boston, MA.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Neurology and Epilepsy)
I am a child neurologist with particular interest in neurology of the newborn. After medical research in physiology as an undergraduate, I pursued research in the psychophysics of vision as a medical student, and was awarded a PhD in neurobiology. I am currently pursuing clinical research, primarily regarding neurological issues in the newborn, including stroke, hypoxic ischemic injury, and use of therapeutic hypothermia.
Our Home
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.
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