Overview
I am an allergist and immunologist who cares for children. I manage patients with primary immunodeficiency and different allergic diseases. This includes managing patients with recurrent infections, allergic rhinitis, asthma, food allergy, drug allergy, stinging insect hypersensitivity, urticaria/ angioedema, and allergic skin disease. I also see patients with abnormal severe combined immunodeficiency newborn screen results.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
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2021 - Present
Pediatrics, Allergy and Immunology,
Pediatrics
Recent Publications
Yao syndrome in a child with C2 deficiency.
Journal Article J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract · November 2024 Full text Link to item CiteTreatment with Elapegademase Restores Immunity in Infants with Adenosine Deaminase Deficient Severe Combined Immunodeficiency.
Journal Article J Clin Immunol · April 27, 2024 PURPOSE: Patients with adenosine deaminase 1 deficient severe combined immunodeficiency (ADA-SCID) are initially treated with enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) with polyethylene glycol-modified (PEGylated) ADA while awaiting definitive treatment with hemato ... Full text Link to item CiteClinical and functional spectrum of RAC2-related immunodeficiency.
Journal Article Blood · April 11, 2024 Mutations in the small Rho-family guanosine triphosphate hydrolase RAC2, critical for actin cytoskeleton remodeling and intracellular signal transduction, are associated with neonatal severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), infantile neutrophilic disorder ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Developing a National Registry for Female Carriers of X-linked Chronic Granulomatous Disease: Improving Recognition, Diagnosis, and Treatment
ResearchCollaborator · Awarded by American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology · 2024 - 2026Primary Immune Deficiency Treatment Consortium
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by University of California - San Francisco · 2014 - 2025Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) Screening and Education
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by University of California - San Francisco · 2023 - 2023View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
American University of Beirut (Lebanon) ·
2003
M.D.