Allergy, Immunology & Pulmonary Medicine
The Division of Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Pulmonary Medicine continues to flourish, supporting premier clinical and research programs in pulmonary and allergic diseases of children. The Division provides exceptional care for children with various allergic and pulmonary diseases, and pursues its academic mission to advance knowledge of the molecular and immunological basis of these conditions and develop novel diagnostic and treatment strategies to improve outcomes. The Division’s strong commitment to excellence in patient care, teaching, and investigation has consistently been recognized as one of America’s best pulmonary services, according to CHILD magazine’s 2007 survey, Parent magazine’s 2008 survey, as well as the latest US News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings.
Mission Statement
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Active ACGME-accredited pediatric fellowship training programs in pediatric pulmonology and allergy-immunology.
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Center that is participating in numerous National Institutes of Health-funded childhood asthma research networks, including the Children’s Asthma Management Program (CAMP) and Asthma Network Clinical Center (AsthmaNet).
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National Institutes of Health-sponsored, multidisciplinary center examining pulmonary complications leading to morbidity and mortality in sickle cell disease.
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Center for the Genetic Disorders of Mucociliary Clearance Consortium that is defining the genetics, pathogenesis, and treatment of primary ciliary dyskinesia.
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A National Institutes of Health-supported research program examining early determinants of chronic lung disease of infancy.
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Pediatric lung transplantation program that is leading the first ever international network of academic children’s hospitals studying graft rejection.
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