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Beth Thielen, MD, Infectious Disease, Minneapolis, MN, M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center

BethKristineThielenMDPhD(She/Her)

[Pronunciation: Tee-len ]

Infectious Disease • Minneapolis, MN

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

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Summary

  • I am an infectious diseases physician trained in caring for both adults and children, particularly among those with immunocompromising conditions. I have an active multidisciplinary research project spanning molecular epidemiology and basic sciences with focus on understanding how respiratory viral infections cause disease in their hosts.

Education & Training

  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaFellowship, Infectious Disease, 2016 - 2020
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Infectious Disease, 2012 - 2020
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 2012
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonPh.D., Global Health, Pathobiology, 2009
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaB.S., Microbiology, Summa Cum Laude, 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2013 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • American Society of Tropical Medicine and HygieneCertificate of Knowledge in Clinical Tropical Medicine and Travelers' Health

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society 2011
  • Gilbert S. Omenn Award for Academic Excellence 2008
  • Student Providers Aspiring to Rural and underserved eXperience award 2006

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Nightmare Vacation  
    Thielen BK and Ahiskali A, Minnesota Medicine, 7/2018
  • Prescription drug-dispensing limits in the USA-implications for malaria chemoprophylaxis among VFR travellers.  
    Scott LA, Dunlop SJ, Walz EJ, Wanduragala DM, Thielen BK, Smith ML, Volkman HR, Walker PF, Stauffer WM, Alpern JD., J Travel Med., 6/1/2018
  • Innate immune signaling induces high levels of TC-specific deaminase activity in primary monocyte-derived cells through expression of APOBEC3A isoforms  
    Thielen BK, McNevin JP, McElrath MJ, Hunt BV, Klein KC, and Lingappa JR, J Biol Chem, 1/1/2010
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Methods Mol Biol 
    Chapter: Assembly of Immature HIV-1 Capsids Using a Cell-Free System 
    Lingappa JR and Thielen BK2009

Abstracts/Posters

  • Challenges to Mental Health Screening in Newly Arrived Refugees
    Thielen BK, Quadri N, McCarthy L, Kroupin G, and Westerhaus MJ, North American Refugee Health Conference, Niagara Falls, NY, 1/1/2016
  • A Fluke Diagnosis
    Thielen BK and Settgast AM, American College of Physicians Minnesota Chapter meeting, Minneapolis, MN, 1/1/2015
  • Pneumococcus gets a leg up on unvaccinated children
    Thielen BK, American Academy of Pediatrics Minnesota Chapter meeting, Minneapolis, MN, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

  • Summer outbreak of severe RSV-B disease, Minnesota, 2017 
    San Francisco, CA - 10/5/2018
  • Influenza C virus associated with severe acute respiratory illnesses in Minnesota 
    La Crosse, WI - 1/1/2016
  • MERS update 
    Minneapolis, MN - 1/1/2015
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Other

  • siRNA-mediated suppression of apoptotic pathway proteins in leukemic cells (Thesis) 
    Thielen BK, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota
    1/1/2003

Press Mentions

  • Numerous Respiratory Viruses Are Keeping the Pressure on Minnesota Hospitals
    Numerous Respiratory Viruses Are Keeping the Pressure on Minnesota HospitalsDecember 9th, 2022
  • [VIDEO] Ask a U of M Expert: Staying Healthy over the Holidays
    [VIDEO] Ask a U of M Expert: Staying Healthy over the HolidaysNovember 21st, 2022
  • Twenty Monkeypox Cases Confirmed in Minnesota as WHO Declares a Global Health Emergency
    Twenty Monkeypox Cases Confirmed in Minnesota as WHO Declares a Global Health EmergencyJuly 25th, 2022
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Committees

  • Member, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Research Affairs Committee 2018 - Present

Research History

  • Fellow in Adult and Pediatric Infectious DiseasesBeth is pursuing a combined adult and pediatric infectious disease fellowship with ongoing research interests in viral pathogenesis and immunology, splitting her time between the Public Health Laboratory at the Minnesota Department of Health and Langlois laboratory at University of Minnesota.2016 - 2020

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Beth Thielen, Dr. Beth Thielen, MD, Dr. B Thielen, Dr. Beth Kristine Thielen