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The research interests of Dr. Allen include lung function testing in children, adolescents, and infants; developmental chest wall physiology; pulmonary complications of sickle cell disease; and complications of cystic fibrosis.
Education and Training
BA, Columbia College (Biology), 1974
MD, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1978
Fellowship, Boston Children's Hospital (Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine), 1982
Titles and Academic Titles
Chief, Division of Pulmonary Medicine
Robert Gerard Morse Endowed Chair in Pulmonary Medicine
Director, Asthma Program
Professor of Pediatrics
Professional Memberships
American Thoracic Committee, 1982-
American Thoracic Society Pediatric Assembly, 1982-
American Academy of Pediatrics, 1986-
Society for Pediatric Research, 1992-
European Respiratory Society, 1997-
Professional Awards
Parker B. Francis Award in Pulmonary Research, 1984
Faculty Mentor Award, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 2012
Edwin L Kendig Award, American Academy of Pediatrics, 2017