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James Gern, MD, Allergy & Immunology, Madison, WI

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Allergy & Immunology • Madison, WI

Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

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  • Office

    600 Highland Ave
    Madison, WI 53792
    Phone+1 608-263-6180
    Fax+1 608-263-0440

Summary

  • Dr. James Gern is a pediatric allergist/immunologist in Madison, WI and is affiliated with University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics. He received his medical degree from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine and has been in practice 36 years. His research interests are to identify the role of early life viral illnesses and other environmental stimuli on the development of childhood asthma.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Allergy and Immunology, 1989 - 1992
  • Tufts Medical Center
    Tufts Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1983 - 1985
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University
    SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 1981 - 1983
  • University of South Florida College of Medicine
    University of South Florida College of MedicineClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1989 - Present
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1992 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1988 - 1992
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1988 - 1989
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1987 - 1989
  • Allergy & Immunology
    American Board of Allergy and Immunology Allergy & Immunology
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Effect of Vitamin D3 Supplementation on Severe Asthma Exacerbations in Children with Asthma and Low Vitamin D Levels  
    Erick Forno, Leonard B Bacharier, Wanda Phipatanakul, Kristie Ross, Ronina Covar, James E Gern, Franziska J Rosser, Joshua Blatter, JAMA
  • Development of a Rhinovirus Inoculum Using a Reverse Genetics Approach  
    James E Gern, Stephen B Liggett, Loren Denlinger, The Journal of Infectious Diseases

Lectures

  • Pulmonary Function and Bronchial Reactivity 4 Years After the First Virus‐Induced Wheezing 
    10/12/2014

Authored Content

  • Effect of Vitamin D3 Supplementation on Severe Asthma Exacerbations in Children with Asthma and Low Vitamin D LevelsAugust 2020

Press Mentions

  • Harms of Race-Specific Spirometry in Black Children Extend to Asthma Diagnosis and Treatment
    Harms of Race-Specific Spirometry in Black Children Extend to Asthma Diagnosis and TreatmentMarch 10th, 2025
  • Antibiotics During Infancy Induce Microbiome Changes, Raise Risk for Childhood Asthma by 30 Percent
    Antibiotics During Infancy Induce Microbiome Changes, Raise Risk for Childhood Asthma by 30 PercentMarch 7th, 2025
  • Living with Cats or Dogs May Lower Children’s Risk of Food Allergies
    Living with Cats or Dogs May Lower Children’s Risk of Food AllergiesMarch 29th, 2023
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Grant Support

  • Children's Allergy and Asthma Data Repository (CADRE)UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON2024–2029
  • Childhood Asthma in Urban Settings Leadership Center Administrative Supplement for Genotyping Yr4UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON2021–2028
  • Childhood Asthma in Urban Settings Leadership Center Administrative Supplement for Genotyping Yr4UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON2021–2028
  • Childhood Asthma in Urban Settings Leadership Center Administrative Supplement for Genotyping Yr4UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON2021–2028
  • Interactions Between the Microbiome, Immunity and Respiratory Health in Traditional Agrarian and Suburban childrenUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON2013–2028
  • Wisconsin Infant Study Cohort (WISC) ECHO Pediatric Follow-UpUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON2016–2025
  • Wisconsin Allergy Research Training (WISCART) ProgramUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON2000–2025
  • Wisconsin Allergy Research Training (WISCART) ProgramUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON2000–2025
  • Wisconsin Allergy Research Training (WISCART) ProgramUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON2000–2025
  • Virulence Patterns Of Rhinovirus SerotypesNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2008–2012
  • Genetics And Mechanistic Determinants Of RV Induced AsthmaNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2007–2010
  • Mechanisms Of Rhinovirus-Induced Exacerbations Of AsthmaNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2006–2010
  • Administrative CoreNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2006–2010
  • T Regulatory Cells And Childhood AsthmaNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2005–2008
  • Role Of Cytokine Dysregulation In An In Vivo Model Of Rhinovirus 16National Center For Research Resources2007
  • T Regulatory Cells And Childhood AsthmaNational Center For Research Resources2006–2007
  • Genetics /Mechanistic Determinants Of RV Induced AsthmaNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2006
  • Aadrc -- Mechanisms Of Virus-Induced AsthmaNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2005
  • Rhinovirus-Induced Chemokine Production And AsthmaNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2002–2005
  • T Regulatory Cells And Chilhood AsthmaNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2004
  • Rhinovirus Induced Immune Responses And AsthmaNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1997–2001

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