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Office
3401 Civic Center Blvd
# Children
Philadelphia, PA 19104Phone+1 215-590-1944Fax+1 215-590-4454
Education & Training
- University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1986 - 1989
- University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonResidency, Pediatrics, 1983 - 1986
- University of Arizona College of MedicineClass of 1983
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 1986 - Present
- PA State Medical License 1996 - 2024
- IL State Medical License 1989 - 1999
- American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 89 citationsObesity Decreases Hepatic 25-Hydroxylase Activity Causing Low Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D.Jeffrey D. Roizen, Caela Long, Alex Casella, Lauren O'Lear, Ilana Caplan
Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 2019-02-21 - 89 citationsImmune System: An Emerging Player in Mediating Effects of Endocrine Disruptors on Metabolic Health.Amita Bansal, Jorge Henao-Mejia, Rebecca A. Simmons
Endocrinology. 2018-01-01 - 134 citationsRe-evaluating “Transitional Neonatal Hypoglycemia”: Mechanism and implications for managementCharles A. Stanley, Paul J. Rozance, Paul S. Thornton, Diva D. De León, Deborah L. Harris
The Journal of Pediatrics. 2015-06-01
Press Mentions
- World-First Human Brain Cell Map Shows Gene Activity ChangesNovember 1st, 2022
- CHOP and Penn Medicine to Lead Philadelphia Regional Center for Children’s Environmental HealthApril 12th, 2022
- New Research Hub to Address Philly's Childhood Asthma, Lead Poisoning RatesMarch 25th, 2022
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Grant Support
- Mechanisms By Which Obesity In Pregnancy Leads To Obesity In OffspringNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2012
- Mechanisms By Which IUGR Leads To DiabetesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2000–2011
- Mechanisms By Which GDM Leads To Diabetes In OffspringNational Institute On Aging2001–2005
- Regulation Of GLUT 1 Gene Expression In Fetal RatsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1997–1998
- Regulation Of GLUT 1 Gene Expression In Fetal RatsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1994–1996
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