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Isabelle De Plaen, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, Chicago, IL

IsabelleGDe PlaenMD

Neonat/Perinatology Chicago, IL

Professor of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Medical School

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  • Office

    225 E Chicago Ave # 45
    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
    Chicago, IL 60611
    Phone+1 312-227-4000

Summary

  • Isabelle De Plaen, MD, is a healthcare professional located in Chicago, IL, specializing in Neonatology/Perinatology. She completed her residency in Pediatrics at California Pacific Medical Center from 1992 to 1994 and her fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University from 1995 to 1998. She graduated from Université Catholique de Louvain in 1989. Her recent publications focus on neonatal health and conditions such as necrotizing enterocolitis, how defective microvascular development contributes to NEC pathogenesis, and particularly the role of embryonically-derived macrophages and IGF-1. She has published a novel approach to study microvasculature in premature neonates. Her work has been cited by other publications multiple times, reflecting her ongoing contribution to her field.

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1995 - 1998
  • California Pacific Medical Center
    California Pacific Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1992 - 1994
  • University Cath De Louvain
    University Cath De LouvainClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1993 - Present
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1995 - 2026
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
    American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Grant Support

  • Novel non-invasive approach for predicting retinopathy of prematurity in premature neonatesLURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO2023–2025
  • Novel non-invasive approach for predicting retinopathy of prematurity in premature neonatesLURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO2023–2025
  • Novel non-invasive approach for predicting retinopathy of prematurity in premature neonatesLURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO2023–2025
  • Role of the intestinal microvasculature in necrotizing enterocolitisLURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO2019–2025
  • Cell-Specific Role Of Nf-Kb In Necrotizing EnterocolitisEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2010–2012
  • Mechanisms Of Acute Bowel Injury Role Of Nf-KbEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2004–2008