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Child Neurology

Jennifer Kwon, M.D., M.P.H.Jennifer Kwon, M.D., M.P.H.

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Current Titles and Roles

Assistant Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics

Degrees, Certifications, and Licenses

  • B.A., University of Michigan, 1986
  • M.D., University of Michigan, 1989
  • Internship and Residency, Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 1990-1991; Neurology, Barnes Hospital, 1991-1992
  • Residency and Fellowship, Pediatric Neurology, St. Louis Children's Hospital, 1992-1996; Clinical Neuromuscle, Washington University, 1996-1997
  • Certification, Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1997

Clinical Specialties

  • Neurogenetic disorders, including neurodegenerative disorders and neuromuscular disease
  • Evaluation of infants and preschool children with developmental delays, including speech disorders and autism

Highlights

  • Member, American Academy of Neurology
  • Member, Child Neurology Society
  • Recipient, Strong Children's Research Center Award (2004)

Research

  • Design and implementation of treatment trials and developmental outcomes in children with neurologic disorders, including neonatal seizures and autism
  • Development of clinical research and neurophysiologic databases to facilitate study of long-term outcomes in children with neurologic disorders, including epilepsy and autism
  • Evaluation of the genetic and environmental determinants of developmental outcomes in children with autism

Academic Activity

  • Teach residents and medical students as an Attending physician during the inpatient Child Neurology service and during the Child Neurology Residents' outpatient clinic
  • Teach courses in clinical assessment and management of children with developmental disabilities, neurogenetic and neurodegenerative disorders