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James Cassat, MD, Pediatric Infectious Disease, Nashville, TN, Monroe Carell Jr. Childrens Hospital

JamesEdwardCassatMDPhD

Pediatric Infectious Disease Nashville, TN

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Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 2010 - 2014
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 2008 - 2010
  • University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College of MedicineClass of 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2011 - 2024
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Innate Immunity to Staphylococcus Aureus: Evolving Paradigms in Soft Tissue and Invasive Infections  
    James Cassat, MD, The Journal of Immunology

Press Mentions

  • New Model for Staph Bone Infections Outlined
    New Model for Staph Bone Infections OutlinedAugust 1st, 2013

Research History

  • Principle InvestigatorThe Cassat Lab studies host-pathogen interactions during invasive bacterial infection, with a special emphasis on understanding how infection and inflammation perturb musculoskeletal cell biology. Osteomyelitis (bone infection) is one of the most common invasive bacterial infections in children, and2014 - Present

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations