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Howard B. Panitch, MD
Director, Clinical Programs
Dr. Panitch has long had an interest in the care of children with complex respiratory problems and those requiring technology assistance. His research has focused on airway smooth muscle, dynamic airway collapsibility, RSV bronchiolitis pathogenesis and prevention, and barriers to transitioning technology dependent children to adult care.
Education and Training
BA, University of Pennsylvania (Biology, English minor), 1978
MD, University of Pittsburgh, 1982
Titles and Academic Titles
Director, Clinical Programs
Director, Technology Dependence Center
Attending Physician
Professor of Pediatrics
Professional Memberships
American Thoracic Society, 1985-
American Physiological Society, 1991-
American College of Chest Physicians, 2000-
Professional Awards
Dean's Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 2002
Master Clinician Award, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 2008
Faculty Teacher of the Year Award, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 2009
Blockley-Osler Award, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, 2015