Michelle L Hernandez MD
Asthma & Allergic Conditions, Pediatric Asthma & Allergic Conditions
Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy and Immunology, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Director, Clinical Research Unit, UNC Children's Research Institute.
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2801 Blue Ridge Road, Ground FloorRaleigh, NC 27607
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Summary
- I am a board certified pediatrician and allergist/immunologist. My clinical interests are focused on difficult-to-control asthma and other allergic disorders.
My research is focused on identifying pragmatic interventions to treat asthma, and the development of novel technology to enhance asthma care.
Education & Training
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Allergy and Immunology, 2005 - 2007
University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Pediatrics, 2002 - 2005
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 2002
Prime West Consortium/Chino Valley Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine
Certifications & Licensure
NC State Medical License 2002 - 2027
CA State Medical License 2005 - 2007
American Board of Allergy and Immunology Allergy & Immunology
Clinical Trials
- Effect of Gamma Tocopherol Supplementation on Neutrophil Response to 20,000 EU of Clinical Center Reference Endotoxin in Normal Adults
- Inhalation of 20,000 Endotoxin Units(EU) of Clinical Center Reference Endotoxin in Healthy Volunteers
- In Vitro Basophil Responsiveness to Allergen Challenge After Gamma-tocopherol Supplementation in Allergic Asthmatics
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsHuman ISG15 deficiency unveils impaired healing of ulcerations via type I interferon-mediated fibrosis.Christos Sazeides, Lorenzo Cuollo, Ikjot Sidhu, Haley E Randolph, Marta Martin-Fernandez
Journal of Human Immunity. 2026-05-04 - 2 citationsReal-world impact of mepolizumab on pediatric and adolescent patients with severe asthma.Michelle L Hernandez, Tom Corbridge, François Laliberté, Malena Mahendran, Annalise Hilts
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Global. 2026-03-01 - 5 citationsManagement of Severe Refractory Asthma.Juan Carlos Cardet, Sergio E Chiarella, Michelle L Hernandez
JAMA. 2025-10-01
Journal Articles
- Review and Feature Article Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis: Clinical Pathology Conference and ReviewRonald J Falk, Eveline Y Wu, Michelle L Hernandez, ScienceDirect
Press Mentions
Treatment of Severe Refractory AsthmaOctober 1st, 2025- Novel Immunologic Surveillance Study Provides New Insights into Post-Pandemic Return of Respiratory VirusesAugust 6th, 2025
- Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of August 16 – August 22August 21st, 2024
Grant Support
- Rescue anakinra treatment for moderate asthma attacksUNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL2025–2028
- CTSA K12 Program at UNCUNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL2023–2028
- CTSA K12 Program at UNCUNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL2023–2028
- CTSA K12 Program at UNCUNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL2023–2028
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