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Dennis Chia, MD, Pediatric Endocrinology, Los Angeles, CA, Mattel Childrens Hospital University of California Los Angeles

DennisJ.ChiaMD

Pediatric Endocrinology Los Angeles, CA

Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics

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  • Office

    UCLA Pediatric Endocrinology Division
    10833 Le Conte Ave. #22-315 MDCC
    Los Angeles, CA 90095
    Phone+1 310-825-6244
    Fax+1 310-825-6244
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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 University
    Oregon Health & Science UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 2001 - 2005
  • University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County
    University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange CountyResidency, Pediatrics, 1998 - 2001
  • Boston University School of Medicine
    Boston University School of MedicineClass of 1998
  • Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences
    Cornell University, College of Arts and SciencesBA, Biological Sciences, Cum Laude, 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2018 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2010 - 2019
  • OR State Medical License
    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

Journal Articles

  • Minireview: Mechanisms of growth hormone regulated gene transcription  
    D.J. Chia., Mol Endocrinol, 1/1/2014
  • Hepatic-specific accessibility of igf1 gene enhancers is independent of growth hormone signaling  
    M. 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 transcription  
    B. 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 strains
    D.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 Physician 
    Children'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 stature 
    San 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 Finds
    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 Disease
    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

Other Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Hospital Affiliations