GurjitKKhurana-HersheyMDPhD

Asthma & Allergic Conditions, Pediatric Asthma & Allergic Conditions, Clinical & Laboratory Immunology

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

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3333 Burnet Ave
# MLC7037
Cincinnati, OH 45229
Phone+1 513-636-8670

Fax+1 513-636-4615

Dr. Khurana Hershey is an internationally recognized expert in pediatric asthma, allergy and immunology, genetics, and environmental health who has devoted her career to clinical investigation using a combination of epidemiologic, basic, translational, and clinical research to answer fundamental questions that contribute to the development of childhood asthma. Her research centers on identifying the genetic and environmental factors important in asthma and allergy, especially at the epithelial surfaces, and dissecting the molecular mechanisms underlying their contributions. In addition to her research contributions, she is the Director of the NIH funded Medical Scientist (MD/PhD) Training Program at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Khurana Hershey has been continuously funded for nearly 20 years and has published over 160 articles.

Drexel University College of MedicineExecutive Leadership in Academic Medicine, Program for Women, 2008 - 2009
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Allergy and Immunology, 1995 - 1997
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Pediatrics, 1992 - 1995
Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 1992

Cincy Magazine 2015 Top Doctors 2015
World Allergy Organization Scientific Achievement Award 2015
Member, National Advisory Allergy and Infectious Diseases Council (NAAIDC) of the National Institutes of Health 2014
Elected Fellow, Fellows of the Graduate School at the University of Cincinnati 2014
Elected to the American Society of Clinical Investigation 2014
Educational Achievement Award, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Annual Faculty Award 2013
Elected to the Board of Directors, American Board of Allergy and Immunology 2010
Named Kindervelt Endowed Chair in Asthma Research 2008
Named the recipient of the Elliot F. Ellis Lectureship, Honorary AAAAI Lectureship for recognition of outstanding service to the specialty of allergy and immunology 2008
Nominated for 2008 Women’s Involvement in the AAAAI Special Recognition Award 2007
Named One of the Five Leading Women in Healthcare in the Greater Cincinnati Metropolitan Area by Women’s Business Cincinnati Magazine 2005
Nominated Outstanding Woman at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center 2004
Pharmacia Allergy Research Foundation Award, Honorable Mention 2004
Basil O’Connor Starter Scholar Award 2000
Elected to the Society for Pediatric Research 2000
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of American Investigator Award 1999
Pharmacia Allergy Research Foundation Fellowship 1999
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