Director, Antonio J. and Janet Palumbo Cystic Fibrosis Center
Antonio J. and Janet Palumbo Professor of Cystic Fibrosis, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Professor of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Professor of Health and Physical Education Activity (Exercise Physiology), University of Pittsburgh School of Education
Affiliate Faculty Member, University of Pittsburgh Center for Bioethics and Health Law
Principal Investigator (Pediatrics), Therapeutics Development Center (Cystic Fibrosis Foundation)
 
Education and Training

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

Residency: Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland, OH

Fellowship: Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland, OH

Board Certifications

• American Board of Pediatrics
• Pediatric Pulmonology

Awards

• Antonio J. and Janet Palumbo Endowed Chair in Cystic Fibrosis
• 2003 Man of the Year in Science and Medicine, Vectors/Pittsburgh
• Best Doctors in America (listed in 1992-2008)
• Breath of Life Award, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Western Pennsylvania Chapter
• 2006 Hans Wessel “Lifetime Commitment to Cystic Fibrosis” Award, Cystic Fibrosis Institute, presented at CFI Winter Retreat, Hoffman Estates, IL
• North Plainfield (NJ) High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame
• The first annual Phillip George Lectureship in Pediatric Pulmonology, LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center and University of Tennessee Medical Center, Memphis, TN
• The 2008 Stephanie Lynn Kossoff Memorial Lecture (Thirtieth Annual), Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York-Presbyterian and Department of Pediatrics, College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University. New York, NY.
• 2008 Patient Satisfaction Award (ranked first among all Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh attending physicians)
• The Elisa Klein Lectureship, University of Massachusetts School of Medicine, Worcester