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Department
LocationTexas Medical Center
Specialty
Neonatology
Phone: 832-826-1380
Address
Texas Children's Pavilion for Women6621 Fannin Street, 6th Floor
6621 Fannin Street, 6th Floor
Houston, TX 77030
Athis Rajh Arunachalam, MD
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics/Newborns
Baylor College of Medicine
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Neonatology | 2014 |
| The Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center | Residency | Pediatrics | 2011 |
| Kilpauk Medical College | Residency | Pediatrics | 2007 |
| Stanley Medical College - India | Medical School | Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery | 2003 |
About
Professional Interests:
- Role of Purinergic Signaling in Sepsis
- Neonatal Infections
- Costs of Neonatal Care
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Member |
| American Federation of Medical Research |
Member |
| Texas Medical Association | Member |
Selected Publications
Athis Rajh Arunachalam, Vedanta Dariya, and Celia Holland. ""Impact of Malaria and Parasitic Infections on Human Nutrition." Nutrition-Infection Interactions and Impacts on Human Health." CRC. 2014:221-245.
Lingappan K, Arunachalam A, Pammi M.. "Lactoferrin and the newborn: current perspectives." Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther.. 2013 July;11(7):695-707. Pubmed PMID: 23879609.
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