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Donna Ferriero, MD, Pediatrics, San Francisco, CA, UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital

DonnaMarieFerrieroMD

Pediatrics San Francisco, CA

Child Neurology

Professor, Pediatrics, UCSF School of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Neurology, 1982 - 1985
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Child Neurology, 1985
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 1981 - 1982
  • St Elizabeth's Medical Center
    St Elizabeth's Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1979 - 1980
  • University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
    University of California San Francisco School of MedicineClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1982 - 2025
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Elected Member Institute of Medicine, 2005

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Historical Perspectives for Therapeutic Hypothermia in the Newborn: A Life Worth Saving
    Historical Perspectives for Therapeutic Hypothermia in the Newborn: A Life Worth SavingFebruary 2nd, 2021
  • The Cerebellum’s Role in Neonatal Brain Injury
    The Cerebellum’s Role in Neonatal Brain InjuryJanuary 19th, 2021
  • Researcher of the Month: Kathy Giacomini, PhD
    Researcher of the Month: Kathy Giacomini, PhDMarch 18th, 2019
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Grant Support

  • Nichd Institutional Training For PediatriciansEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2012
  • Oxidant Mechanisms In Neonatal Brain InjuryNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2001–2012
  • Mechanisms Of Ischemic Neonatal Brain InjuryNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1997–2012
  • Neurological Sciences Academic Development Award (NSADA) (K12)National Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009–2011
  • Role Of VEGF In Recovery After Ischemic Neonatal Brain InjuryNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2008
  • AdministrativeNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2008
  • Neurological Sciences Academic Development AwardsNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2004–2008
  • Neurological Sciences Academic Development AwardNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1997–2003
  • Role Of Hypoxia Inducible Genes In Neonatal Brain InjuryNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2002
  • Core--Scientific ResearchNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1997–2001
  • Nitric Oxide Mechanisms In Neonatal Brain InjuryNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1996–2000
  • Neuronal Injury In Neonatal MeningitisNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1997–1999
  • Neonatal Cocaine Intoxication, Abstinence And Neurological SyndromesNational Institute On Drug Abuse1997–1998
  • Neonatal Cocaine PharmacodynamicsNational Center For Research Resources1995–1997
  • Mechanisms Of Ischemic Neonatal Brain InjuryNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1993–1996
  • Cocaine, Tobacco And Caffeine Use By Women Delivering BabiesNational Center For Research Resources1995
  • Development Of Somatostatin-Containing NeuronsNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1988–1991
  • Development Of Somatostatin-Contiuning NeuronsNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1987
  • Somatostatin Localization In Developing RetinaeNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1985–1986

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