- Medical/Professional School:
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Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago
- Residency:
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Rush Presbyterian - St Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Pediatrics
- Fellowship:
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Children's Hospital of Los Angeles - Pediatric Residency, Los Angeles, Pediatric Pulmonology
- Clinical Interests:
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Respiratory control; sleep disordered breathing
- Description of Research:
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I believe that getting regular, refreshing sleep is a key element of a child reaching his/her maximal developmental potential. Thus, my research focuses on sleep disorders in children with special needs, particularly those with prenatal alcohol exposure, craniofacial abnormalities, and obesity. I hope to help develop better diagnostic methods and ultimately better treatment for their sleep disorders, which cause a great deal of stress and disruption in their lives. I also have research interests in disorders of central respiratory control, such as children with congentital central hypoventilation syndrome.
Additional Information:
- Key Publications:
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M.L. Chen, S.B. Turkel, J.R. Jacobson, and T.G. Keens. Alcohol use in congenital central hypoventilation syndrome. Pediatric Pulmonology, 41: 283-285, 2006
A.M. Striegl, M.L. Chen. Management of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with congenital heart disease and Fontan procedures. Sleep Medicine, 8:537-8, 2007
M.L. Chen, H. Carmichael Olson. Caregiver report of sleep problems in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 177: A707, 2008
M.L. Chen, H. Carmichael Olson. Caregiver report of sleep problems in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 177: A707, 2008
M.L. Chen, F.B. Lynn, S.C. Casey, A. McAfee, Y. Kifle. Obesity: the new standard in pediatric sleep centers. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 177: A705, 2008
- Honors & Awards:
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2001: Outstanding Teaching Award, Rush Children's Hospital
2008: Seattle Metropolitan Magazine Top Doctor
2003: Fellow of the Year, Children's Hospital - Los Angeles,
2006: Diplomate, Sub-board of Pediatric Pulmonology
2007: Diplomate, Sub-board of Sleep Medicine
2009: Seattle Magazine Top Doctor