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Lucien Gonzalez, MD, Pediatrics, Chapel Hill, NC

LucienGonzalezMDMS

Pediatrics Chapel Hill, NC

Associate Professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics Associate Program Director, Addiction Medicine Fellowship, Department of Psychiatry

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  • Office

    260 MacNider Hall
    Chapel Hill, NC 27599
    Phone+1 984-974-6320

Education & Training

  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaFellowship, Addiction Medicine, 2008 - 2009
  • Westchester Medical Center
    Westchester Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 2006 - 2008
  • Westchester Medical Center
    Westchester Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 2008
  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock/Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital
    Dartmouth-Hitchcock/Mary Hitchcock Memorial HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 2001 - 2005
  • University of Massachusetts Medical School
    University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolClass of 2001
  • University of Massachusetts, GSBS
    University of Massachusetts, GSBSMS, Physiology/Neuroscience, 1997 - 1999
  • University of Massachusetts Medical School
    University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolMS, Physiology/Neuroscience, 1999
  • Bates College
    Bates CollegeBA, Psychology, 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2021 - 2024
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2008 - 2022
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Preventive Medicine Addiction Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Richard B Heyman Award American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Adolescent Health, 2018

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Prenatal Substance Abuse: Short- and Long-term Effects on the Exposed Fetus  
    Behnke M, Smith VC, Levy S, Siqueira LM, Ammerman SD, Gonzalez PK, Ryan SA, Committee on Substance Abuse, Committee on Fetus and Newborn, American Academy of Pediatrics, Pediatrics, 1/1/2013
  • Role of Oxidant Stress in Acidosis-induced Intestinal Epithelial Hyperpermeability  
    Gonzalez, PK, Doctrow, SR, Malfroy, B and Fink, MP, Shock, 1/1/1997
  • Delayed Treatment with EUK-8, a Novel Superoxide Dismutase and Catalase Mimetic, Ameliorates Acute Lung Injury in Endotoxemic Pigs  
    Gonzalez, PK, Zhuang, J, Doctrow, SR, Smith, M, Menconi, MJ and Fink, MP, Surg For XLVI, 1/1/1995

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Health Perceptions of Children with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
    Jenkins PC, Rosenberg MC, Gonzalez PK, Pediatric Research, 1/1/2005
  • Characterization of ADP Ribosyl Cyclase Activity in SH-SY5Y Cells
    Gonzalez, PK, Heneghan, JF, Honeyman, TW, Dobner, PR and Rittenhouse, AR, Soc Neurosci, 1/1/2000
  • Biophysical Comparison of Two L-type Calcium Channel Agonists
    Gonzalez, PK and Rittenhouse, AR, J Gen Physiol, 1/1/1998
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Lectures

  • Opioids Through the Ages: Caring for Children and Families in the Wake of the Opioid Crisis 
    National Conference & Exhibition 2019 - American Academy of Pediatrics - New Orleans, LA - 10/25/2019
  • Minnesota Medical Cannabis Program 
    VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN - 1/1/2015
  • Cannabis, Opioids, and Youth 
    St. Louis, MO - 1/1/2015
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Other

  • Health Benefits of School Breakfast 
    Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger, Vermont Public Television
    Wilder, VT - 1/1/2004
  • Effects of Chronic Corticosterone Exposure on Spatial Memory in Rats 
    Gonzalez, PK, Bates College
    Lewiston, ME - 1/1/1989

Press Mentions

  • Cannabis Use May Be Linked with Suicidal Thoughts, Plans and Attempts in Young Adults, Study Finds
    Cannabis Use May Be Linked with Suicidal Thoughts, Plans and Attempts in Young Adults, Study FindsJune 23rd, 2021
  • High Schoolers Who Misuse Prescription Opioids Are at Higher Risk for Suicidal Behaviors, Study Finds
    High Schoolers Who Misuse Prescription Opioids Are at Higher Risk for Suicidal Behaviors, Study FindsMarch 5th, 2021
  • Marijuana Abuse by Youth with Mood Disorders Linked to Suicide Attempts, Study Finds
    Marijuana Abuse by Youth with Mood Disorders Linked to Suicide Attempts, Study FindsJanuary 20th, 2021
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Committees

  • Chairperson, American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Substance Use and Prevention 2019 - Present
  • Core Project Team Member, AAP Practice Improvement to Address Adolescent Substance Use 2015 - Present
  • Member, Governor's Task Force, Minnesota Medical Cannabis Program 2014 - Present
  • Member, American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Substance Abuse 2011 - 2017

Professional Memberships