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Chandy John, MD, Pediatric Infectious Disease, Indianapolis, IN

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Pediatric Infectious Disease • Indianapolis, IN

Director, Ryan White Center for Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Global Health, Indiana University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    705 Riley Hospital Drive, RI5900
    Ryan White Center for Ped ID & Global Health
    Indianapolis, IN 46202
    Phone+1 317-274-8940

Summary

  • Dr. Chandy John is a pediatric infectious disease specialist in Indianapolis, IN and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Indiana University Health University Hospital and Indiana University Health North Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Michigan Medical School and has been in practice 29 years. He conducts research on why children develop severe malaria and what leads to death or neurodevelopmental complications after severe malaria. He has published more than 220 peer-reviewed publications and is past president of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganResidency, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1992
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1988
  • Case Western Reserve Univ/Univ Hosps Cleveland Med Ctr/Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital
    Case Western Reserve Univ/Univ Hosps Cleveland Med Ctr/Rainbow Babies and Childrens HospitalFellowship, Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2005 - 2015
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1996 - 2006
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1992 - 1999
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2014
  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Whole-Blood Transcriptional Signatures Composed of Erythropoietic and Nrf2-Regulated Genes Differ Between Cerebral Malaria and Severe Malarial Anemia  
    Tuan M Tran, Chandy C John, Gregory S Park, The Journal of Infectious Diseases

Abstracts/Posters

  • “I Feel so Bad but Have Nothing to Do.” Exploring Ugandan Caregivers’ Experiences of Parenting a Child with Severe Malaria and Subsequent Repeated Uncomplicated Malaria
    Chandy John, MD, BioMed Central, Orlando, FL, 12/8/2019

Press Mentions

  • First Evidence of Artemisinin Partial Resistance Encountered in Ugandan Children with Complicated Malaria: JAMA
    First Evidence of Artemisinin Partial Resistance Encountered in Ugandan Children with Complicated Malaria: JAMANovember 15th, 2024
  • Malaria Developing Resistance to Drug Used to Treat Children
    Malaria Developing Resistance to Drug Used to Treat ChildrenNovember 14th, 2024
  • Study Uncovers First Evidence of Resistance to Standard Malaria Treatment in African Children with Severe Malaria
    Study Uncovers First Evidence of Resistance to Standard Malaria Treatment in African Children with Severe MalariaNovember 14th, 2024
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Grant Support

  • Northern/Pacific Universities Global Health Research Training ConsortiumFogarty International Center2012
  • Pathogenesis Of Cognitive/Neurologic Deficits In Central Nervous System MalariaNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2008–2012
  • Translational Research In Malaria Transmission And Immunity In KenyaFogarty International Center2008–2012
  • Research Training In Infection And Neurodevelopment In UgandaNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2011
  • Acute Vs. Delayed Iron Therapy: Effect On Iron Status, Anemia And CognitionEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2009–2011
  • Malaria Transmission And Immunity In Highland KenyaNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2005–2009
  • Cognitive And Neurologic Sequelae In Cerebral MalariaFogarty International Center2004–2007
  • Malaria Transmission And Immunity In Highland KenyaNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2005
  • Cognitive And Neurologic Sequelae In Cerebral MalariaFogarty International Center2003–2004
  • Immune Responses To P Falciparum In Highland KenyaNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1999–2002

Professional Memberships

External Links

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