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Jami Josefson, MD, Pediatric Endocrinology, Chicago, IL

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Pediatric Endocrinology • Chicago, IL

Associate Professor in Pediatrics, Northwestern University Medical School

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  • Office

    225 E Chicago Ave
    Box 54
    Chicago, IL 60611
    Phone+1 312-227-6090
    Fax+1 312-227-9403

Summary

  • Dr. Jami Josefson is a pediatric endocrinologist in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. She received her medical degree from University of Illinois College of Medicine and has been in practice 16 years. She is experienced in endocrine system diseases, maternal-fetal relations, and metabolic diseases.

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 2005 - 2009
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Kravis Children's
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Kravis Children'sResidency, Pediatrics, 2001 - 2004
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2005 - 2026
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2015 - 2021
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2002 - 2006
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Association of Gestational Diabetes with Maternal Disorders of Glucose Metabolism and Childhood Adiposity  
    Patrick M Catalano, Boyd E Metzger, Wendy J Brickman, Jami L Josefson, JAMA

Press Mentions

  • Commentary: After a Pandemic Boom in Child Obesity, It's Time for Families to Recommit to Health
    Commentary: After a Pandemic Boom in Child Obesity, It's Time for Families to Recommit to HealthSeptember 28th, 2022
  • Wednesday, Sep 28 2022
    Wednesday, Sep 28 2022September 28th, 2022
  • Emerging from the Pandemic with Acne, Facial Hair and Body Odor
    Emerging from the Pandemic with Acne, Facial Hair and Body OdorApril 19th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • The GROWTH Study, Glycemia Range and Offspring Weight and adiposity in response To Human milkLURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO2023–2028
  • The GROWTH Study, Glycemia Range and Offspring Weight and adiposity in response To Human milkLURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO2023–2028
  • Aberrant DNA Methylation Underlying Prenatal Exposures and Increased Newborn and Childhood AdiposityLURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO2019–2024
  • Glycemic Profiles and Pregnancy Outcomes Study (GLOSS)NIH/ NIDDK2019–2024
  • Aberrant DNA Methylation Underlying Adverse Prenatal Exposures and Increased Newborn and Childhood AdiposityNIH/ NIDDK2019–2023
  • Long-Term Follow Up of Children With in utero Exposure to SulfonylureasNorthwestern Memorial Hospital2018–2020

Research History

  • Associate ProfessorI study the developmental origins of metabolic diseases. I have expertise in pregnancy metabolism, gestational diabetes and near and long-term outcomes in offspring.2009 - Present

Professional Memberships

Dr. Jami Josefson, Dr. Jami Josefson, MD, Dr. J Josefson, Dr. Jami L Josefson