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Office
UCLA Pediatric Endocrinology Division
10833 Le Conte Ave. #22-315 MDCC
Los Angeles, CA 90095Phone+1 310-825-6244Fax+1 310-825-6244
Summary
- I am an academic pediatric endocrinologist with a background in basic science research into the molecular mechanisms underlying growth. I identify as a clinician with a commitment to training pediatric endocrinologists, and serve as the director of the UCLA Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship Program.
Education & Training
- Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Fellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 2001 - 2005
- University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange CountyResidency, Pediatrics, 1998 - 2001
- Boston University School of MedicineClass of 1998
- Cornell University, College of Arts and SciencesBA, Biological Sciences, Cum Laude, 1994
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2018 - 2026
- NY State Medical License 2010 - 2019
- OR State Medical License 2001 - 2010
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Scholar Oregon Child Health Research Center, 2008
- Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (K08) NIH, 2007
- Clinical Scholar Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute (OCTRI), 2007
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 11 citationsPeak Growth Hormone Response to Combined Stimulation Test in 315 Children and Correlations with Metabolic Parameters.Mabel Yau, Elizabeth Chacko, Molly O. Regelmann, Rachel A. Annunziato, Elizabeth Wallach
Hormone Research in Paediatrics. 2019-01-01 - 87 citationsMinireview: Mechanisms of Growth Hormone-Mediated Gene RegulationDennis J. Chia
Molecular Endocrinology. 2014-05-13 - 148 citationsMechanisms of growth hormone (GH) action. Identification of conserved Stat5 binding sites that mediate GH-induced insulin-like growth factor-I gene activation.Joachim Woelfle, Dennis J. Chia, Peter Rotwein
The Journal of Biological Chemistry. 2003-12-19
Journal Articles
- Minireview: Mechanisms of growth hormone regulated gene transcriptionD.J. Chia., Mol Endocrinol, 1/1/2014
- Hepatic-specific accessibility of igf1 gene enhancers is independent of growth hormone signalingM. Santhanam and D.J. Chia, Mol Endocrinol, 1/1/2013
- Biochemical characterization of diverse Stat5b-binding enhancers that medicate growth hormone-activated insulin-like growth factor-I gene transcriptionB. Varco-Merth, K. Mirza, D.T. Alzhanov, D.J. Chia, P. Rotwein., PLoS One, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Sexual dimorphism in the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms of the Igf1 gene with serum IGF-1 levels in inbred mouse strainsD.J. Chia, B. Pitera, J. Shu., 10th International Meeting of Pediatric Endocrinology, Washington, DC, 1/1/2017
- Investigation for differential DNA methylation at Igf1 gene regulatory regions in inbred mice strains with discrepant serum IGF-1 levels.B. Pitera, J. Shu, D. Chia, Pediatric Research Day, Children�s Hospital at Montefiore, 1/1/2016
- Evolving growth hormone deficiencyL. Waldman, E. Graber, M. Goldis, D. Chia, M. Regelmann, M. Klein, E. Wallach, R. Rapaport., Pediatric Academic Societies� meeting, Vancouver, BC, 1/1/2014
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Lectures
- Growth for the Primary Care PhysicianChildren's Hospital at Montefiore - 1/1/2017
- When I grow up� A discussion of growth in Turner Syndrome.Bronx, NY - 1/1/2016
- Drugs of hypothalamic and pituitary hormonesIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - 1/1/2015
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Press Mentions
- Human Growth Hormone from Cadavers Linked to Alzheimer’s in Five Rare Cases, Study FindsJanuary 30th, 2024
- Study Results Show Human Growth Hormone Injections from Cadavers Are Linked to Alzheimer’s DiseaseFebruary 1st, 2024
Grant Support
- DNA methylation at the IGF1 gene locusGenentech Foundation2015–2017
- Epigenetic Actions Of Growth HormoneNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2011
- Mechanisms Of IGF-I Gene Transcriptional Activation By Growth Hormone SignalingNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2011
- Mechanisms Of IGF-I Gene Transcriptional Activation By Growth Hormone SignalingNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007–2009
- Mechanisms of IGF-I gene transcriptional initiation upon growth hormone stimulationPediatric Endocrine Society2006–2008
- Molecular Defect In Activation Of A Mutant STAT5BNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2006
- IGF-I regulation by C/EBP-delta in osteoblastsPediatric Endocrine Society2003–2004
Committees
- Chair, Membership Committee, Pediatric Endocrine Society 2017 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Pediatric Endocrine SocietyMember
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Other Languages
- Chinese (Mandarin)
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