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David Hackam, MD, General Surgery, Baltimore, MD

David Joel Hackam MD PhD

General Surgery•Baltimore, MD

Pediatric General Surgery, Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Professor and Chief of Pediatric Surgery, Johns Hopkins University Pediatric Surgeon in Chief, Johns Hopkins Hospital Co-Director, Johns Hopkins Childrens Center

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  • 200 North Wolfe StreetRubenstein BLDG Lower LevelBaltimore, MD 21287

  • Phone+1 410-955-5210

  • Fax+1 410-502-5314

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Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2000 - 2002
  • University of Toronto
    University of TorontoPhD, Cell Biology, 1995 - 1998
  • University of Western Ontario
    University of Western OntarioClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2008 - 2016
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2008 - 2014
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Member Association of American Physicians, 2014
  • President Society of University Surgeons, 2014
  • Elected Member The American Society for Clinical Investigation, 2009
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Lipocalin-2 Is Associated with Greater Intestinal Dysbiosis in a Mouse Model of Short Bowel Syndrome  
    David J Hackam, Samuel M Alaish, Journal of The American College of Surgeons

Authored Content

  • Lipocalin-2 Is Associated with Greater Intestinal Dysbiosis in a Mouse Model of Short Bowel SyndromeOctober 2018

Press Mentions

  • Annual Mix 106.5 Radiothon Raises More Than $30 Million for Pediatric Patients at Johns Hopkins over 36 Years
    Annual Mix 106.5 Radiothon Raises More Than $30 Million for Pediatric Patients at Johns Hopkins over 36 YearsMarch 3rd, 2025
  • Brenda Banwell Named Pediatrician-in-Chief and Co-Director of Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
    Brenda Banwell Named Pediatrician-in-Chief and Co-Director of Johns Hopkins Children’s CenterSeptember 9th, 2024
  • Researchers Define Chain of Events Leading to Dangerous Intestinal Disorder in Preemies
    Researchers Define Chain of Events Leading to Dangerous Intestinal Disorder in PreemiesSeptember 22nd, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Clinical and Laboratory Research Training for Gastrointestinal SurgeonsJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY1996–2027
  • Clinical and Laboratory Research Training for Gastrointestinal SurgeonsJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY1996–2027
  • Clinical and Laboratory Research Training for Gastrointestinal SurgeonsJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY1996–2027
  • Clinical and Laboratory Research Training for Gastrointestinal SurgeonsJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY1996–2027
  • Molecular and metabolic signaling in necrotizing enterocolitisJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY2021–2026
  • Enteric Glia Regulation of Intestinal Epithelial TLR4 Signaling In Necrotizing EnterocolitisJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY2020–2025
  • TLR4 Signaling In The Pathogenesis Of Surgical Necrotizing EnterocolitisNational Institute Of General Medical Sciences2009–2012
  • Regulation Of Intestinal Mucosal Injury &Repair After Trauma/Hemorrhagic ShockNational Institute Of General Medical Sciences2009–2011
  • Modulation Of TLR4 And TLR9 Signaling In NECNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2008–2011
  • TLR4 Signaling In The Pathogenesis Of Surgical Necrotizing EnterocolitisNational Institute Of General Medical Sciences2006–2008
  • Mechanisms Of Epithelial Restitution In NECNational Institute Of General Medical Sciences2002–2005

Research History

  • Independent Research Investigator2002 - Present
  • Doctoral Student - Lab of Sergio Grinstein1995 - 1998

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