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Rochester, MN 55905- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- I am a pediatric infectious diseases doctor at the Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester, Minnesota. My areas of interest include COVID-19 in children, antimicrobial stewardship, medical education, quality improvement, and equity/inclusion/diversity in medicine. I enjoy working with the media to get accurate health information out to the public and have been interviewed by many national and international media outlets including CNN, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and USA Today.
Education & Training
- University of AlbertaClass of 2009
Certifications & Licensure
- MN State Medical License 2016 - 2025
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- First-Generation Cephalosporins for Treatment of Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis in Children: A Study of Efficacy and Adverse Effects.Lisa Hiskey, Hiba Saifuddin, Emily R Levy, Roland Hentz, Nipunie S Rajapakse, Laura M Dinnes, Elizabeth H Ristagno> ;Open Forum Infectious Diseases. 2023 Dec 1
- 1 citationsPediatric Utilization of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Nasal Swabs for Antimicrobial Stewardship.Shienna Braga, Nipunie Rajapakse, Jamie Heyliger, Ross Dierkhising, Laura Dinnes> ;The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 2023 Dec 1
- 5 citationsHuman PIK3R1 mutations disrupt lymphocyte differentiation to cause activated PI3Kδ syndrome 2.Tina Nguyen, Anthony Lau, Julia Bier, Kristen C Cooke, Helen Lenthall, Stephanie Ruiz-Diaz, Danielle T Avery, Henry Brigden, David Zahra, William A Sewell, Luke Droney...> ;The Journal of Experimental Medicine. 2023 Jun 5
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Press Mentions
- Most Americans Still Back Childhood Vaccines — but Republicans Increasingly Oppose ThemMay 17th, 2023
- Do You Know Who to Talk to About Your Child’s Routine Vaccinations?February 9th, 2023
- How to Prevent Flu, RSV and COVID-19 During Busy Holiday SeasonDecember 19th, 2022
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Hospital Affiliations
- Mayo Clinic Hospital - RochesterRochester, Minnesota
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