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Bruce Boston, MD, Pediatric Endocrinology, Portland, OR

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Pediatric Endocrinology Portland, OR

Professor of Pediatrics, Oregon Health & Sci University

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  • Office

    3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd
    Portland, OR 97239
    Phone+1 503-494-1926

Education & Training

  • Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
    Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Fellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 1991 - 1995
  • Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
    Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Residency, Pediatrics, 1988 - 1991
  • Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine
    Oregon Health and Science University School of MedicineClass of 1988
  • Oregon State University
    Oregon State UniversityB.S., Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 1989 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • AK State Medical License
    AK State Medical License Active through 2012
  • ID State Medical License
    ID State Medical License 2002 - 2005
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Portland Monthly Magazine Castle Connolly, 2011
  • Ross Young Investigator Award Western Society for Pediatric Research, 2000
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Physical Activity Intervention to Treat the Frailty Syndrome in Older Persons: Results from the LIFE-P Study  
    Cesari M, Vellas B, Hsu FC, Newman AB, Doss H, King A, Manini TM, Church T, Gill TM, Miller ME, Pahor M, J Gerontol Med Sci, 1/1/2015
  • Anatomically restricted synergistic antiviral activities of innate and adaptive immune cells in the skin  
    Hickman, H.D., Reynoso, G.V., Ngudiankama, B.F., Rubin, E.J., Magadan, J.G., Cush, S.S., Gibbs, J., Molon, B., Bronte, V., Bennink, J.R., Yewdell, J.W., Cell Host Microbe, 1/1/2013
  • All roads lead to "ome": Defining the DRiPome  
    Yewdell, J.W., Princiotta, M.F., Blood, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Videoconferencing: More is Better?
    Duke, D. C., Freeman, K. A., Hirschfield, B., Boston, B., & Harris, M. A., International Clinical Diabetes Technology Conference, Los Angeles, CA, 1/1/2012
  • Blues Clues: Depressive Symptoms of Teens with Poorly Controlled Diabetes.
    A.R. Riley, D.C. Duke, K.A. Freeman, B. Boston, B. Hirschfield, M.A. Harris, American Diabetes Association, Philadelphia, PA, 1/1/2012
  • ADHD and Diabetes Management.
    D.C. Duke, K.A. Freeman, B. Boston, B. Hirschfield, M.A. Harris, American Diabetes Association, Philadelphia, PA, 1/1/2012
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Lectures

  • Diabetes in the Schools: The Challenge of Managing a Bunch of Sweet Kids in the School Environment. 
    Bend, OR, 2017, 2018 - 1/13/2018
  • Endocrinology: Precocious Puberty and Other Issues. 
    Portland, OR - 1/10/2014
  • The Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes: Not Just an Adult Problem Anymore. 
    Mid Columbia Medical Center Grand Rounds, The Dalles, OR, 2013; Vancouver, WA, 2013 - 1/26/2013
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Other

  • The McCune Albright Syndrome. 
    B.A. Boston, EMedicine electronic textbook
    emedicine.com
    1/1/2010
  • Allgroves syndrome. 
    J. Bishop, D. Marks, B.A. Boston, EMedicine electronic textbook
    emedicine.com
    1/1/2009
  • Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency. 
    A. Haqq, B.A. Boston, EMedicine electronic textbook
    emedicine.com
    1/1/2008
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Grant Support

  • Training Grant In Pediatric EndocrinologyEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2007–2011
  • IGF Generation In CFNational Center For Research Resources2004–2005
  • Physiologic, Endocrine And Psychosocial Factors In Failure To ThriveNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • POMC Regulation Of Human ObesityNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1999–2002
  • Childhood Obesity Genetic Data BankNational Center For Research Resources2000–2001
  • Mechanism Of Induction Of Obesity By The Agouti PeptideNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1995–1999

Committees

  • Board of Directors, Pediatric Endocrine Society 2014 - Present

Professional Memberships