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Benjamin Kopp, MD, Pediatric Pulmonology, Atlanta, GA

BenjaminTaylorKoppMDMPH, ATSF(He/Him)

Pediatric Pulmonology Atlanta, GA

Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Emory University. Director of Pulmonary Sickle Cell Program, Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta, Co-Director CF AIR Center

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  • Office

    1400 Tullie Rd NE
    Atlanta, GA 30329
    Phone+1 404-785-5437

Summary

  • Ben Kopp MD, is Director of the Pulmonary Sickle Cell Program at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Co-Director of the CF-AIR center at Emory. The Kopp Lab focuses on host-pathogen-environment interactions that impact chronic respiratory diseases such as CF and sickle cell. Ultimately, the lab is in the process of developing novel therapeutics to allow for improved bacterial killing.

Education & Training

  • The Ohio State University
    The Ohio State UniversityMPH, 2017
  • Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University
    Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Pulmonology, 2009 - 2012
  • Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University
    Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 2008 - 2011
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 2006
  • Miami University
    Miami UniversityB.A., Zoology, 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2006 - 2022
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Pulmonology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • OSUMC Research Day Travel Award The Ohio State University, 2012
  • ATS Travel Award Nationwide Children's Hospital, 2011-2012
  • NIH Loan Repayment Award Nationwide Children's Hospital (Columbus, OH), 2010-2012
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR) Modulators Have Differential Effects on Cystic Fibrosis Macrophage Function  
    Benjamin Kopp, MD, Nature
  • Dysregulated Calcium Homeostasis in Cystic Fibrosis Neutrophils Leads to Deficient Antimicrobial Responses  
    Karen McCoy, Benjamin T Kopp, The Journal of Immunology

Press Mentions

  • Which Kids Are Most Vulnerable to Severe COVID-19?
    Which Kids Are Most Vulnerable to Severe COVID-19?January 18th, 2022
  • Cleveland Clinic and CareSource Extend Contract Through End of November
    Cleveland Clinic and CareSource Extend Contract Through End of NovemberAugust 25th, 2017
  • Cleveland Doctors Keep an Eye Out for Eclipse Patients (Photos)
    Cleveland Doctors Keep an Eye Out for Eclipse Patients (Photos)August 22nd, 2017
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Committees

  • Member, Co-Organizer, Cystic Fibrosis Translational Research Committee, Nationwide Children's Hospital 2012 - Present
  • Physician Liaison, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Central Ohio 2009 - Present
  • Application Screener, The Ohio State University College of Medicine 2013 - 2014
  • Member, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Cystic Fibrosis Adult Transition Committee 2012 - 2013
  • Member, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Graduate Medical Education Committee 2012 - 2013

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