Clinical Interest for Patients
Pediatric Rheumatology
Care Philosophy
I strive to provide the best care for my patients, taking every aspect of a patient’s body and health into consideration during diagnosis and treatment.
Education & Training
Medical Schools:
MD, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
(1989)
Graduate Schools:
PhD, Washington University In St. Louis
(1989)
Undergraduate Schools:
BS, University of Wisconsin System (WI)
(1982)
Internships:
Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/St. Louis Children's Hospital
(1989)
Residency Program:
Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/St. Louis Children's Hospital, Pediatrics (1990)
Pediatric Rheumatology Visiting Professor Award, American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation/ Amgen
(2017)
Teaching award in clinical Pediatric Rheumatology
Pediatric Rheumatology Lectureship, James and Nancy Cassidy Foundation
(2015)
Excellence in clinical care in Pediatric Rheumatology
CARRA Service Award, CHildhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance- CARRA
(2013)
Recognition of outstanding service to CARRA
Pediatric Rheumatology Visiting Professor Award, American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation/ Amgen
(2011)
Teaching award in clinical Pediatric Rheumatology
Diana Ashby Memorial Research Award, Melanoma Research Foundation
(2003)
Excellence in the field of melanoma research
New Investigator Award, The Medical Foundation
(1999)
Excellence in the field of biomedical research
Professional Memberships
American College of Rheumatology, Member
CARRA- Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance, Board of Directors
Research & Grants
Grants
T resident memory cells in arthritis (2023)
NIH/NIAMS, $413891
Center for Mucosal Immunobiology and Rheumatic Disease Pathogenesis (2023)
NIH/NIAMS, $500000
Information for Referring Providers
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Pediatric Rheumatology
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