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CohnJohn Cunningham, MD

Professor of Pediatrics, Physiology, and Stem Cell Research
Chief, Section of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

John M. Cunningham, MD, is an internationally known expert in the treatment and research of childhood cancers and blood diseases. He has particular expertise in treating hemoglobinopathies, which are disorders that affect red blood cells, such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia. He is a recognized leader in the field of pediatric stem cell transplantation, and has developed novel uses for this life-saving treatment.

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Pediatric Grand Rounds

January 26, 2012

12:00 p.m.— 1:00 p.m.

Billings Auditorium—P117

Window into the Brain Function: Domains and Disorders in Bipolar Illness

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Mani Pavuluri, MD, PhD

Professor and Director of the Pediatric BRAIN Center,

Berger Colbeth Chair in Child Psychiatry

University of Illinois at Chicago

 

Objectives

  • Learn about the affective circuitry abnormalities in the brain
  • Learn about the cognitive circuitry abnormalities in the brain
  • How multiple techniques, medications, tasks, and severity of illness inform or influence brain function in bipolar diathesis

 

Presented by

Department of Pedaitrics

1 hour CME credit offered

News and Events

Dr. Onel Two genetic variations predict second cancers after radiation treatment for children with Hodgkin lymphoma

A genome-wide association study published in the August issue of Nature Medicine has found two tiny genetic variations that can predict which patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma are most likely to develop radiation-induced second cancers years after treatment.

Gundeti Black children more likely to die from neuroblastoma, study finds

Some minorities more likely to have high-risk form of cancer and residual disease.

David Gozal, MD A Two-Way Street to China

The distance between Comer Children's Hospital and Shanghai Children's Medical Center will soon feel much smaller, thanks to a new partnership signed by hospital leaders.

- University of Chicago 'Science Life' Blog

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Pediatric Sleep Research Fellowship


Starting July 2011, the University of Chicago will offer an ACGME accredited clinical fellowship program with Pediatric emphasis. »Application Criteria and More Information

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Convenient Care Locations


University of Chicago pediatric sleep medicine specialists hold outpatient clinics and overnight sleep studies at several locations around the Chicagoland area. »View our outpatient clinic and sleep lab locations