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Office
2315 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817Phone+1 916-734-3189Fax+1 916-734-4757
Summary
- Dr. Ruth McDonald, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Sacramento, California. She is currently licensed to practice medicine in California and Colorado. She is affiliated with UC Davis Medical Center and is a Professor at UC.
Education & Training
- University of ColoradoFellowship, Pediatric Pulmonology, 1982 - 1985
- Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Residency, Pediatrics, 1979 - 1982
- University of Colorado School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1978 - 1979
- Oregon Health and Science University School of MedicineClass of 1978
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 1986 - 2025
- CO State Medical License 1984 - 1987
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 58 citationsIntrapulmonary and Intramyocardial Gene Transfer in Rhesus Monkeys (Macaca mulatta): Safety and Efficiency of HIV-1-Derived Lentiviral Vectors for Fetal Gene DeliveryAlice F. Tarantal, Ruth J. McDonald, Daniel F. Jimenez, Charles C. Lee, Cristin E. O'Shea
Molecular Therapy. 2005-07-01 - 47 citationsLentiviral vector gene transfer into fetal rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta): lung-targeting approaches.Alice F. Tarantal, Chang I. Lee, Jason E. Ekert, Ruth J. McDonald, Donald B. Kohn
Molecular Therapy. 2001-12-01 - 16 citationsHydrogen peroxide induces DNA single strand breaks in respiratory epithelial cellsRuth J. McDonald, L. C. Pan, J. A. St George, Dallas M. Hyde, Jonathan M. Ducore
Inflammation. 1993-12-01
Grant Support
- Tgaavcf NON Human Primate Aerosol Toxicology StudyNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
- Pulmonary Gene TransferNational Center For Research Resources1998
- Liposome Mediated Gene TransferNational Center For Research Resources1995–1997
- Adenovirus Mediated Gene TransferNational Center For Research Resources1995
Professional Memberships
- Fellow