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IMMUNOLOGY, RHEUMATOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE

 
OVERVIEW:Immunodeficiency and Transplantation
The clinical program for the evaluation and treatment of children and adults with immunodeficiency diseases has a bi-weekly clinic for individuals with immune deficiency disorders, the only one of its kind in northern Florida.

Pediatric AIDS Program
The Division of Immunology and Allergy has been a leader in facing the challenges of HIV infection in Florida's children. The division is actively involved in clinical research trials. The division is a site for the AIDS Clinical Trial Group (ACTG) sponsored by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

Rheumatology
The Pediatric Rheumatology program is the only such center in Northern Florida for the evaluation and treatment of children with rheumatologic conditions such as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic fever, lupus, and other autoimmune diseases.

Infectious Diseases
In addition to its involvement in Pediatric AIDS, the division has been performing studies on treatment and prevention of other infections which impact children, including a novel vaccine for herpes simplex virus infection, and the use of antibody therapy in preventing respiratory syncytial virus in neonates.


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FACULTY:
Melissa E. Elder, MD, PhD Assoc. Professor & Chief elderme@peds.ufl.edu
     
Guity Ghaffari, Ph.D. Research Assistant Professor ghaffari@pathology.ufl.edu
Robert M. Lawrence, M.D. Clinical Associate Professor lawrerm@peds.ufl.edu
Judy F. Lew, M.D. Clinical Assistant Professor lewjf@peds.ufl.edu
Renee Modica, M.D. Pediatric Rheumatologist modicar@peds.ufl.edu

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OFFICE:Location:
Academic Research Building Rm R1-118

Telephones:
Office: 352/392-2961
Fax: 352/392-0481

Mailing address:
UF Pediatrics
Division of Immunology, Infectious Diseases and Allergy
Box 100296
Gainesville, FL 32610-0296

 

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