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UCLA Pediatric Endocrinology Division
10833 Le Conte Ave. #22-315 MDCC
Los Angeles, CA 90095Phone+1 310-825-6244Fax+1 310-825-6244- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- I am an academic pediatric endocrinologist with a background in basic science research into the molecular mechanisms underlying growth. I identify as a clinician with a commitment to training pediatric endocrinologists, and serve as the director of the UCLA Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship Program.
Education & Training
- Oregon Health & Science UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 2001 - 2005
- University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange CountyResidency, Pediatrics, 1998 - 2001
- Boston University School of MedicineClass of 1998
- Cornell University, College of Arts and SciencesBA, Biological Sciences, Cum Laude, 1994
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2018 - 2024
- NY State Medical License 2010 - 2019
- OR State Medical License 2001 - 2010
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Scholar Oregon Child Health Research Center, 2008
- Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (K08) NIH, 2007
- Clinical Scholar Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute (OCTRI), 2007
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsThe Structured Oral Examination: A Method to Improve Formative Assessment of Fellows in Pediatric Endocrinology.Ranjit V Shenoy, Dorothee Newbern, David W Cooke, Dennis J Chia, Leonidas Panagiotakopoulos, Sara DiVall, Lournaris Torres-Santiago, Sitaram Vangala, Nidhi Gupta> ;Academic Pediatrics. 2022 Jan 6
- 9 citationsPeak Growth Hormone Response to Combined Stimulation Test in 315 Children and Correlations with Metabolic Parameters.Mabel Yau, Elizabeth Chacko, Molly O. Regelmann, Rachel A. Annunziato, Elizabeth Wallach, Dennis J. Chia, Robert Rapaport> ;Hormone Research in Paediatrics. 2019 Jan 1
- 84 citationsMinireview: Mechanisms of Growth Hormone-Mediated Gene RegulationDennis J. Chia> ;Molecular Endocrinology. 2014 May 13
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Journal Articles
- Minireview: Mechanisms of growth hormone regulated gene transcriptionD.J. Chia., Mol Endocrinol, 1/1/2014
- Hepatic-specific accessibility of igf1 gene enhancers is independent of growth hormone signalingM. Santhanam and D.J. Chia, Mol Endocrinol, 1/1/2013
- Biochemical characterization of diverse Stat5b-binding enhancers that medicate growth hormone-activated insulin-like growth factor-I gene transcriptionB. Varco-Merth, K. Mirza, D.T. Alzhanov, D.J. Chia, P. Rotwein., PLoS One, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Sexual dimorphism in the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms of the Igf1 gene with serum IGF-1 levels in inbred mouse strainsD.J. Chia, B. Pitera, J. Shu., 10th International Meeting of Pediatric Endocrinology, Washington, DC, 1/1/2017
- Investigation for differential DNA methylation at Igf1 gene regulatory regions in inbred mice strains with discrepant serum IGF-1 levels.B. Pitera, J. Shu, D. Chia, Pediatric Research Day, Children�s Hospital at Montefiore, 1/1/2016
- Late-onset severe congenital hypothyroidism due to dyshormonogenesis.E. Graber, M. Regelmann, D. Chia, M. Goldis, L. Waldman, M. Klein, E. Wallach, R. Rapaport., Pediatric Academic Societies� meeting, Vancouver, BC, 1/1/2014
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Lectures
- Growth for the Primary Care PhysicianChildren's Hospital at Montefiore - 1/1/2017
- When I grow up� A discussion of growth in Turner Syndrome.Bronx, NY - 1/1/2016
- New genetic tools for evaluation of children with short stature in Towards identification of molecular mechanisms of idiopathic short statureSan Diego, CA - 1/1/2015
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Press Mentions
- Human Growth Hormone from Cadavers Linked to Alzheimer’s in Five Rare Cases, Study FindsJanuary 30th, 2024
- Study Results Show Human Growth Hormone Injections from Cadavers Are Linked to Alzheimer’s DiseaseFebruary 1st, 2024
Grant Support
- DNA methylation at the IGF1 gene locusGenentech Foundation2015–2017
- Epigenetic Actions Of Growth HormoneNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2011
- Mechanisms Of IGF-I Gene Transcriptional Activation By Growth Hormone SignalingNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2011
- Mechanisms Of IGF-I Gene Transcriptional Activation By Growth Hormone SignalingNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007–2009
- Mechanisms of IGF-I gene transcriptional initiation upon growth hormone stimulationPediatric Endocrine Society2006–2008
- Molecular Defect In Activation Of A Mutant STAT5BNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2006
- IGF-I regulation by C/EBP-delta in osteoblastsPediatric Endocrine Society2003–2004
Committees
- Chair, Membership Committee, Pediatric Endocrine Society 2017 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Pediatric Endocrine SocietyMember
- Member
Other Languages
- Chinese (Mandarin)
Hospital Affiliations
- Mattel Childrens Hospital University of California Los AngelesLos Angeles, California
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical CenterLos Angeles, California
- UCLA Medical Center-Santa MonicaSanta Monica, California
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