Heather K. Lehman MD, FAAAAI
Heather K. Lehman
MD, FAAAAI
Clinical Associate Professor and Division Chief, Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Allergy and Immunology; Asthma; Immunology; Immunology; Pediatrics
Contact Information
Patient Care
Patient Care
This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
View this physician on UBMDEducation and Training:
- Fellowship, Allergy/Immunology, University at Buffalo Graduate Medical Education Consortium (2008)
- Residency, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Graduate Medical Education Consortium (2006)
- Internship, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Graduate Medical Education Consortium (2004)
- MD, Medicine, University at Buffalo, Cum Laude (2003)
- BA, Biological Sciences, University at Buffalo, Summa Cum Laude (1999)
Employment:
- Site Director, FARE Clinical Network Clinical Care Center of Distinction (2020-present)
- Division Chief, Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology, UBMD Pediatrics (2017-present)
- Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2014-present)
- Clinical Director, Allergy/Immunology, Oishei Children's Hospital (2014-present)
- Director, NYS SCID Specialty Care Center, Oishei Children's Hospital (2014-present)
- Fellowship Program Director, Allergy/Immunology, University at Buffalo (2012-present)
- Attending Physician, Allergy/Immunology, Oishei Children's Hospital (2008-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2011–2014)
- Research Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2008–2011)
Awards and Honors:
- Top Doctors in WNY 2024 (2023)
- Top Doctors in Western New York 2023 (2022)
- Top Doctors in Western New York 2022 (2021)
- Moments of Excellence in Education: Recognition and Inspiration (MEE:RI) Program (2021)
- Exceptional Women in Medicine (2019-2020) (2020)
- Top Doctors in Western New York (2015-2021) (2020)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Award (2015)
- Buswell Mentored Research Fellowship (2008-2011) (2008)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Thomas F. Frawley, MD, Residency Research Fellowship (2008)
- Buffalo Pediatric Society: Award in Pediatric Skills (2003)
- Generalist Scholar in Pediatrics (2002-2003) (2002)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Dean’s Letter of Commendation (2001)
- Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society (1999)
- Early Assurance Program (1997-1999) (1999)
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society (1999)
- Zonta Memorial Career/Professional Award (1999)
- University at Buffalo: Grace Capen Memorial Award (1997)
- University at Buffalo: Organic Chemistry Award (1997)
- Distinguished Honors Scholarship (1995-1999) (1995)
- Golden Key Honorary Society (1995)
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- January 2020–December 2025
A 5-Year Longitudinal Observational Study of Patients Undergoing Therapy for Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Skin Conditions
TARGET PharmaSolutions, Inc.
Role: Principal Investigator - August 2022–April 2023
A 52 Week, Multi-center, Randomized, Double-blind Placebo-controlled Study to Assess the Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Ligelizumab (QGE031) in Decreasing the Sensitivity to Peanuts in Patients With Peanut Allergy
Novartis
Role: Principal Investigator - December 2019–April 2023
Single Arm, Open-Label, Multicenter, Registry Study of Revcovi (elapegademase-lvlr) Treatment in ADA-SCID Patients Requiring Enzyme Replacement Therapy
Chiesi s.P.a.
Role: Principal Investigator - December 2019–November 2021
Effects of infant egg consumption on child health and cognition development
Egg Nutrition Center
Role: Co-Investigator
$199,806 - August 2015–July 2021
Treating Caregiver Depression to Improve Childhood Asthma: Impact and Mediators
NIH/NHLBI
Role: Co-Investigator
$3,987,363 - January 2019–December 2020
A Phase III, Open-label, Prospective, Multicenter Study to Assess Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Kedrion Intravenous Immunoglobulin 10 in PID Patients
Kedrion S.p.A.
Role: Principal Investigator - September 2018–November 2019
Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, Immunogenicity and Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of HYQVIA in Pediatric Subjects with Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases
Baxalta US Inc.
Role: Principal Investigator - December 2016–October 2019
A Study of EZN-2279 Administered as a Weekly Intramuscular Injection in Patients with ADA-Deficient Combined Immunodeficiency
Leadiant Biosciences
Role: Principal Investigator - July 2018–June 2019
Project ASTHMA - Aligning with Schools to Help Manage Asthma
University at Buffalo Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Role: Co-Investigator
$49,650 - July 2016–June 2017
Defining and Treating a New Pediatric Asthma Endotype: Depression-Related Asthma Mediated by the Cholinergic Pathway
University at Buffalo
Role: Principal Investigator
$47,000 - October 2012–August 2013
A Prospective Observational and Retrospective Chart Review of Pediatric Asthma Subjects Using the HEPAirX Technology
Air Innovations
Role: Principal Investigator
$6,000 - August 2009–August 2011
The Effect of Monteleukast on the Quantitative MUC Gene Expression in Nasal Polyp Epithelium and Submucosal Glands in the NOD/scid/IL-2Rynull Mouse
Merck and Co, Inc.
Role: Co-Investigator
$79,255 - July 2008–June 2011
Reactivating Hyporesponsive T Cells in the Chronic Inflammatory Microenvironment of Upper Airway Disease
University at Buffalo
Role: Principal Investigator
$240,000 - March 2010–February 2011
Role of Memory T Cells in Pathogenesis and Resolution of Inflammatory Diseases
NIH/NIAID
Role: Co-Investigator
$396,250 - February 2009–February 2010
Humoral Immunodeficiency in Pediatric Down Syndrome Patients
Fondation Jerome Lejeune (Paris, France)
Role: Principal Investigator
$13,000
Journal Articles:
- McDonnell J, Cousins K, Younger MEM, Lane A, Abolhassani H, Abraham RS, Al-Tamemi S, Aldave-Becerra JC, Al-Faris EH, Alfaro-Murillo A, AlKhater SA, Alsaati N, Doss AMA, Anderson M, Angarola E, Ariue B, Arnold DE, Assa'ad AH, Aytekin C, Bank M, Bergerson JRE, Bleesing J, Boesing J, Bouso C, Brodszki N, Cabanillas D, Cady C, Callahan MA, Caorsi R, Carbone J, Carrabba M, Castagnoli R, Catanzaro JR, Chan S, Chandra S, Chapdelaine H, Chavoshzadeh Z, Chong HJ, Connors L, Consonni F, Correa-Jimenez O, Cunningham-Rundles C, D. (2024) COVID-19 Vaccination in Patients with Inborn Errors of Immunity Reduces Hospitalization and Critical Care Needs Related to COVID-19: a USIDNET Report. Journal of clinical immunology (Apr), 44(4): 86. doi:10.1007/s10875-023-01613-5
- Gwak DY, Tea JC, Fatima FN, Palka JM, Lehman H, Khan DA, Zhou H, Wood BL, Miller BD, Brown ES. (2024) Contribution of caregiver and child anxiety and depressive symptoms to child asthma-related quality of life. Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (Mar).
- Chadwick C, Lehman H, Luebbert S, Abdul-Aziz R, Borowitz D. (2023) Autoimmunity in people with cystic fibrosis. Journal of cystic fibrosis : official journal of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society (Mar).
- Dorsey MJ, Rubinstein A, Lehman H, Fausnight T, Wiley JM, Haddad E. (2023) PEGylated Recombinant Adenosine Deaminase Maintains Detoxification and Lymphocyte Counts in Patients with ADA-SCID. Journal of clinical immunology (Feb).
- Wen X, Martone GM, Lehman HK, Rideout TC, Cameron CE, Dashley S, Konnayil BJ. (2023) Frequency of Infant Egg Consumption and Risk of Maternal-Reported Egg Allergy at 6 Years. The Journal of nutrition (Jan), 153(1): 364-372.
- Choudhary D, Rideout TC, Cameron CE, Lehman HK, Oken E, Rifas-Shiman SL, Wen X. (2023) Egg Introduction during Infancy is Associated with Lower Fat Mass Index in Females at Early Adolescence. The Journal of nutrition (Jan), 153(1): 158-166.
- Brown ES, Palka JM, Lehman HK, Kulikova A, Khan DA, Lopez J, Antony A, Persaud D, Tiro J, Ivleva EI, Nakamura A, Patel Z, Holmes T, Humayun Q, Lloyd T, Allen K, Kaur S, Owitz MS, Pak RJ, Zablonski KG, Adragna MS, Chankalal R, Wood BL, Miller BD. (2023) The Impact of Caregiver Depression on Child Asthma Outcomes: Pathways and Mechanisms. The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice (Jan), 11(1): 200-209.
- Martone GM, Lehman HK, Rideout TC, Choudhary D, Cameron CE, Oken E, Rifas-Shiman SL, Camargo CA, Gold DR, Wen X. (2023) Delayed egg introduction beyond infancy and increased egg allergy risk in childhood. Journal of paediatrics and child health (Jan), 59(1): 53-57. doi:10.1111/jpc.16234
- Mi B, Liu H, Wang Y, Small H, Surguy-Bowers A, Rideout TC, Cameron CE, Lehman HK, Starke K, Wen X. (2022) Infant age at egg introduction and malnutrition-related child growth in the United States. Maternal & child nutrition (Oct), 18(4): e13390. doi:10.1111/mcn.13390
- Holmes LC, Orom H, Lehman HK, Lampkin S, Halterman JS, Akiki V, Supernault-Sarker AA, Butler SB, Piechowski D, Sorrentino PM, Chen Z, Wilding GE. (2022) A pilot school-based health center intervention to improve asthma chronic care in high-poverty schools. The Journal of asthma : official journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma (Mar), 59(3): 523-535. doi:10.1080/02770903.2020.1864823
- Lehman HK, Yu KOA, Towe CT, Risma KA. (2022) Respiratory Infections in Patients with Primary Immunodeficiency. The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice (Mar), 10(3): 683-691.e1.
- Otani IM, Lehman HK, Jongco AM, Tsao LR, Azar AE, Tarrant TK, Engel E, Walter JE, Truong TQ, Khan DA, Ballow M, Cunningham-Rundles C, Lu H, Kwan M, Barmettler S. (2022) Practical guidance for the diagnosis and management of secondary hypogammaglobulinemia: A Work Group Report of the AAAAI Primary Immunodeficiency and Altered Immune Response Committees. The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology (Feb).
- Lehman HK, Lam W. (2021) Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Immunology and allergy clinics of North America (Nov), 41(4): 587-598.
- Kulikova A, Lopez J, Antony A, Khan DA, Persaud D, Tiro J, Ivleva EI, Nakamura A, Patel Z, Tipton S, Lloyd T, Allen K, Kaur S, Owitz MS, Pak RJ, Adragna MS, Chankalal R, Humayun Q, Lehman HK, Miller BD, Wood BL, Brown ES. (2021) Multivariate Association of Child Depression and Anxiety with Asthma Outcomes. The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice (Jun), 9(6): 2399-2405. doi:10.1016/j.jaip.2021.02.043
- Lehman HK, Davé R. (2021) Candida Glabrata Lymphadenitis Following Infliximab Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in a Patient With Chronic Granulomatous Disease: Case Report and Literature Review. Frontiers in pediatrics (Jan), 9: 707369. doi:10.3389/fped.2021.707369
- Hamilton D, Lehman HK. (2020) Asthma Phenotypes as a Guide for Current and Future Biologic Therapies. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol (Oct), 2(59): 160-174.
- Chun PIF, Lehman H. (2020) Current and Future Monoclonal Antibodies in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis. Clinical reviews in allergy & immunology (Oct), 59(2): 208-219.
- Hsu CY, Lehman HK, Wood BL, Benipal J, Humayun Q, Miller BD. (2020) Comorbid Obesity and Depressive Symptoms in Childhood Asthma: A Harmful Synergy. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract (Sep), 8(8): 2689-2697.
- Lehman HK, Segal BH. (2020) The role of neutrophils in host defense and disease. J Allergy Clin Immunol (Jun), 145(6): 1535-1544.
- Lehman HK, Lam W. (2019) Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Pediatr Clin North Am (Oct), 66(5): 955-965.
- Lehman HK, Gordon C. (2019) The Skin as a Window into Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases: Atopic Dermatitis and Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract (Mar), 7(3): 788-798.
- Wood BL, Brown ES, Lehman HK, Khan DA, Lee MJ, Miller BD. (2018) The effects of caregiver depression on childhood asthma: Pathways and mechanisms. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol (Oct), 121(4): 421-427.
- Albin-Leeds S, Ochoa J, Mehta H, Vogel BH, Caggana M, Bonagura V, Lehman HK, Ballow M, Rubinstein A, Siegel S, Weiner L, Weinberg GA, Cunningham-Rundles C. (2017) Idiopathic T cell lymphopenia identified in New York State Newborn Screening. Clin Immunol (Oct), 183: 36-40.
- Holmes LC, Lehman HK. (2017) Peanuts and LEAP Data. Pediatr Rev (Aug), 38(8): 390-391.
- Lehman HK. (2015) Autoimmunity and immune dysregulation in primary immune deficiency disorders. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep (Sep), 15(9): 553-553.
- Wood BL, Miller BD, Lehman HK. (2015) Review of family relational stress and pediatric asthma: the value of biopsychosocial systemic models. Fam Process (Jun), 54(2): 376-389.
- Lehman HK, Hernandez-Trujillo V, Ballow M. (2015) Diagnosing primary immunodeficiency: a practical approach for the non-immunologist. Curr Med Res Opin (Apr), 31(4): 697-706.
- Relan M, Lehman HK. (2014) Common dermatologic manifestations of primary immune deficiencies. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep (Dec), 14(12): 480-480.
- Kwan A, Abraham RS, Brower A, Currier R, Andruzewski K, Abbott JK, Baker M, Ballow M, Bartoshesky LE, Bonilla FA, Bonagura V, Brokopp C, Brooks E, Caggana M, Celestin J, Church JA, Comeau AM, Cowan MJ, Cunningham-Rundles C, Dasu T, Dave N, de la Morena M, Duffner U, Fong C-T, Forbes L, Freedenberg D, Gelfand EW, Hale JE, Hanson IC, Hay BN, Hu D, Infante A, Johnson D, Kapoor N, Kay D, Kohn DB, Lee R, Lehman HK, Lin Z, Lorey F, Mageed AA, Manning A, McGhee S, Moore TB, Notarangelo LD, Orange JS, Pai S-Y, Porteus M, Rodriguez R, Romberg N, Routes J, Ruehle M, Rubenstein A, Saavedra-Matiz C, Scott G, Scott P, Secord E, Seroogy C, Shearer WT, Siegel S, Silvers SK, Small T, Stiehm ER, Sugerman RW, Sullivan JL, Tanksley S, Tierce M, Verbsky J, et al. (2014) Newborn screening for severe combined immunodeficiency in 11 screening programs in the United States. JAMA (Aug), 312(7): 729-738.
- Vogel BH, Bonagura V, Weinberg GA, Ballow M, Isabelle J, Diantonio L, Parker A, Young A, Cunningham-Rundles C, Fong CT, Celestin J, Lehman HK, Rubinstein A, Siegel S, Weiner L, Saavedra-Matiz C, Kay DM, Caggana M. (2014) Newborn screening for SCID in New York State: experience from the first two years. J Clin Immunol (Apr), 34(3): 289-303.
- Lehman HK. (2014) Skin manifestations of primary immune deficiency. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol (Apr), 46(2): 112-119.
- Simpson-Abelson MR, Loyall JL, Lehman HK, Barnas JL, Minderman H, O‘Loughlin KL, Wallace PK, George TC, Peng P, Kelleher RJ, Odunsi K, Bankert RB. (2013) Human ovarian tumor ascites fluids rapidly and reversibly inhibit T cell receptor-induced NF-κB and NFAT signaling in tumor-associated T cells. Cancer Immun (Jul), 13: 14-14.
- Lehman HK, Simpson-Abelson MR, Conway TF, Jr, Kelleher RJ, Bernstein JM, Bankert RB. (2012) Memory T cells in the chronic inflammatory microenvironment of nasal polyposis are hyporesponsive to signaling through the T cell receptor. J Assoc Res Otolaryngol (Jun), 13(3): 423-435.
- Bernstein JM, Lehman HK, Lis M, Sands A, Wilding GE, Shultz L, Bankert RB, Bobek LA. (2012) Humanized mouse model used to monitor MUC gene expression in nasal polyps and to preclinically evaluate the efficacy of montelukast in reducing mucus production. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol (May), 121(5): 307-316.
- Stiehm ER, Orange JS, Ballow M, Lehman H. (2010) Therapeutic use of immunoglobulins. Advances in pediatrics (Jan), 57(1): 185-218. doi:10.1016/j.yapd.2010.08.005
- Bernstein JM, Brooks SP, Lehman HK, Pope L, Sands A, Shultz LD, Bankert RB. (2009) Human nasal polyp microenvironments maintained in a viable and functional state as xenografts in NOD-scid IL2rgamma(null) mice. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol (Dec), 118(12): 866-875.
- Lehman HK, Hernandez-Trujillo VP, Ballow M. (2008) The use of commercially available genetic tests in immunodeficiency disorders. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol (Aug), 101(2): 212-218.
- Lehman HK, Ballow M. (2008) Immune deficiency disorders with autoimmunity and abnormalities in immune regulation-monogenic autoimmune diseases. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol (Apr), 34(2): 141-145.
- Lehman HK, Faden HS, Fang YV, Ballow M. (2008) A case of recurrent sterile abscesses following vaccination: delayed hypersensitivity to aluminum. J Pediatr (Jan), 152(1): 133-135.
- Lehman HK, Lillis KA, Shaha SH, Augustine M, Ballow M. (2006) Initiation of maintenance antiinflammatory medication in asthmatic children in a pediatric emergency department. Pediatrics (Dec), 118(6): 2394-2401.
Books and Book Chapters:
- Ballow M, Lehman HK. (2025) Approach to the patient with recurrent infections. In: Middleton's Allergy: Principles and Practice 10th ed. Mosby, St. Louis
- Lehman H Sabella CM. (2022) Ch 39: New Biologics in Allergy. In: Allergic and Immunological Diseases: A Practical Guide to the Evaluation, Diagnosis and Management of Allergic and Immunologic Diseases. Elsevier
- Lehman HK, Sandhu P. (2021) In: "Common Variable Immunodeficiency, Hypogammaglobulinemia, and Specific Antibody Deficiency". Springer International Publishing
- Lehman HK. (2020) In: "Nutritional and stress effects on immunologic function". Academic Press
- Ballow M, Lehman HK, Leiding JW. (2019) In: "Approach to the Patient with Recurrent Infections". Mosby
- Lehman HK, Ballow M. (2016) In: "Immunoglobin Therapy". Elsevier
- Lehman HK, Ballow M. (2014) In: "Immune compromise due to metabolic disorders". Elsevier
- Ballow M, Lehman HK. (2013) In: "Approach to the Patient with Recurrent Infections". Mosby
- Lehman HK, Ballow M. (2010) In: "Intravenous Immune Serum Globulin (IVIG) Therapy in Patients with Antibody Immune Deficiency". Mosby
- Stiehm ER, Orange JS, Ballow M, Lehman HK. (2010) In: "Therapeutic Use of Immunoglobulins". Mosby
Abstracts:
- Martone G, Lehman H. (2022) CARD11 MUTATION IN A PATIENT WITH VERY EARLY ONSET IBD AND IMMUNODEFICIENCY. Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, ACAAI Annual Meeting. Louisville, Kentucky (Nov) S139–S140 Poster
- Kaur S, Benipal J, Lehman H. (2022) AN EMR INTERVENTION TO IMPROVE EARLY INTRODUCTION OF PEANUTS IN INFANTS AT COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH CLINICS. Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, ACAAI Annual Meeting. Louisville, Kentucky (Nov) S62 Poster
- Benipal J, Kaur S, Lehman H. (2022) IMPACT OF INTRODUCING SUBGROUPS OF TREE NUTS VERSUS COMPLETE AVOIDANCE ON QUALITY OF LIFE. Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, ACAAI Annual Meeting. Louisville, Kentucky (Nov) S59 Poster
- Dorsey M, Rubinstein A, Lehman H, Fausnight T, Wiley J, Haddad E. (2022) Evaluation of Lymphocyte Reconstitution and Anti-drug Antibodies in an Open-Label Study of PEGylated Recombinant Adenosine Deaminase (Elapegademase) in Patients with ADA-SCID. Journal of Clinical Immunology, Clinical Immunology Society Annual Meeting. Charlotte, North Carolina (Apr) 1-115 Poster
- Lehman H, Majumdar I, Martone G. (2022) The Inverse Relationship of Asthma and Metabolic Markers in Children with Severe Obesity. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, AAAAI Annual Meeting. Phoenix, Arizona (Feb) AB89 Poster
- Martone G Lehman H Rideout T Carmeron C Wen X. (2021) Delayed Egg Introduction and Less Frequent Egg Intake and Increased Egg Allergy in Childhood. American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana (Nov) Oral
- Hamilton D Benipal J Lehman H. (2021) Asymptomatic T Lymphopenia In A Young Adult With PTEN Gene Mutation. American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana (Nov) Poster
- Holmes LC, St. George K, Faden HS, Burg M, Berti R, Lamson D, Lehman HK. (2017) Retrospective Study on Patients Presenting with Wheezing and Enterovirus D68 Infection. Pediatrics, (Sep)
Professional Memberships:
- Clinical Immunology Society (2013–present)
- Buffalo Allergy Society (2009–present)
- American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2006–2010)
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: Fellow (2006–present)
Presentations:
- "Secondary Immune Deficiency with Car-T and Other Emerging Therapies" ACAAI Annual Meeting (2023)
- "Food Allergy Diagnosis and Treatment – Updates in a Rapidly Evolving Field" Buffalo Pediatric Society (2023)
- "New Guidelines for Antibiotic Allergy Delabeling" Oishei Children's Hospital Pediatric Grand Rounds (2023)
- "Selecting and Interpreting Genetic Tests as an Allergist/Immunologist" ACAAI Annual Meeting (2022)
- "Utilizing Genetic Testing to Manage Immunodeficiency" ACAAI Annual Meeting (2022)
- "Preventing Food Allergies: What You Should Know About Early Food Introduction in Infancy" Department of Exercise and Nutrition Science Seminar (2021)
- "Updates in Asthma: NAEPP Asthma Management Guidelines" School-Based Health Clinics Nurse Practitioner Seminar (2021)
- "Masks Off and Allergies are Back – a year of updates in Allergy and Immunology" Oishei Children’s Hospital Pediatric Grand Rounds (2021)
- "Allergy Evaluation and Environmental Control" NYS Department of Health Asthma Control Program (2021)
- "Addressing Early Introduction of Peanuts in Infants and Improving the Screening Process at Community Based Clinics: A Resident-Led QI Project" Annual Meeting; American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2020)
- "Allergy/Immunology Updates: Food Allergy Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment; Asthma Therapy and EPR-4 Preview" Pediatric Grand Rounds; Mercy Hospital of Buffalo (2020)
- "Outcomes for Patients with Uncontrolled Severe Persistent Asthma Switched from Omalizumab to Dupilumab: A Case Series" Annual Meeting; American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2020)
- "Rashes that Suggest Immunodeficiency and When to Pursue Immune Evaluation in Patients Presenting with Rashes" Annual Meeting; American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2020)
- "Immune System Basics" Education Meeting; Immune Deficiency Foundation (2019)
- "Overview of Immunoglobin Therapy" Education Meeting; Immune Deficiency Foundation (2019)
- "This is Nuts: Evolution of Nut Allergy Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2019)
- "Fundamentals of Asthma" Annual Conference; Association of Asthma Educators (2019)
- "The Addition of Spirometry Testing in a Pediatric Primary Care Office Increases Asthma Severity and Control Classification Compared to Clinical History Alone" Annual Conference; Association of Asthma Educators (2019)
- "Springtime Allergies" Wellness Wednesdays; WNLO CW23 (2019)
- "Treatment of Adenosine Deaminase Severe Combined Immunodeficiency with Pegylated Recombinant Adenosine Deaminase: A Clinical Trial of Patients Transitioned from Pegademase to Elapegademase-lvlr" Annual Meeting; Clinical Immunology Society (2019)
- "Evaluating Systemic Side Effects in Children Receiving Inhaled Steroids" Annual Meeting; American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2019)
- "Successful Desensitization for Severe Local Reactions to Anakinra" Annual Meeting; American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2018)
- "Defining and Treating a New Pediatric Asthma Endotype: Depression-Related Asthma Mediated by the Cholinergic Pathway" Clinical and Translational Research Colloquium; University at Buffalo (2018)
- "SCID Newborn Screen Update: Piloting 2nd Tier Genetic Testing" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2018)
- "Atopic Sensitization and Inflammation in Depressed versus Non-depressed Asthmatic Children" Annual Meeting; American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2018)
- "Evaluating Systemic Side Effects in Children Receiving Inhaled Corticosteroids" Annual Meeting; American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2018)
- "The Effect of Spirometry Testing on Asthma Severity and Control Classification in a Pediatric Primary Care Office" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2017)
- "The Evaluation of the VEOIBD Patient in the Immunology Clinic" Immunology Grand Rounds; University of Rochester (2017)
- "Update on Food Allergy" WNY Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Conference (2017)
- "Immunologic Abnormalities in Very Early Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease" Annual Meeting; American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2017)
- "Rethinking Corticosteroid Safety Based on Growth Studies in Children with Asthma" Annual Meeting; American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2017)
- "Solar Angioedema: Tropical Vacationer's Nightmare" Annual Meeting; American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2016)
- "Assessment, Diagnosis and Monitoring of Asthma" Asthma Educator Institute; American Lung Association (2016)
- "Comparison of Caregiver Confidence and Knowledge in Asthma Management by Socioeconomic Status" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2016)
- "Allergy Updates: Pediatric Asthma Management, Pulmonary Function Testing and Food Allergy Prevention" Bi-Monthly Meeting; Buffalo Pediatric Society (2016)
- "Rethinking Inhaled Corticosteroid Safety Based on Growth Studies in Children with Asthma" Symposium; New York State Society for Respiratory Care (2016)
- "The Effect of Spirometry Testing on Asthma Disease Classification in a Pediatric Primary Care Office" J. Warren Perry Poster Day; University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions (2016)
- "Rethinking Corticosteroid Safety Based on Growth Studies in Children with Asthma" Annual Meeting; American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2016)
- "Evaluation for Colonic IgG4-Related Disease in a Young Child" Annual Meeting; American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2015)
- "Retrospective Study on Patients Presenting with Wheezing and Enterovirus D68 Infection" National Conference and Exhibition; American Academy of Pediatrics (2015)
- "Comparison of Caregiver Knowledge In Asthma Management Between Inner City Pediatric Clinics and Allergy Clinic" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2015)
- "Update on Food Allergy: Is an Ounce of Prevention Worth a Pound of Cure?" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2015)
- "An Evaluation of the Treatment of Anaphylaxis in a Pediatric Emergency Room Setting" Annual Meeting; American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (2015)
- "Correlation Between Clinical Response and Specific Antibody Levels in Patients Receiving IVIG for Humoral Immunodeficiency" Annual Meeting; American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2015)
- "Evaluation of a Quality Improvement Tool to Initiate Referral of Hospitalized Asthmatics to Specialist Care" Annual Meeting; American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2015)
- "The Animated Asthma Patient" www.YoutandAsthma.com; Prime Medic, Inc. (2015)
- "High Confidence and Low Caregiver Knowledge in Asthma Management at Inner City Pediatric Clinics" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2014)
- "Patient and Family Assessment" Asthma Educator Institute; American Lung Association (2014)
- "Newborn Screening for SCID: The New York State Experience" 94th Meeting; Central New York Pediatric Club (2013)
- "Functional NK Cell Deficiency in an Infant with Crohn Disease" Annual Meeting; American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2012)
- "An Evaluation of Pneumococcal Titers in Patients Receiving Ig Replacement for Immunodeficiency" Annual Meeting; American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2012)
- "Evaluation of Coverage of Allergy Concepts in Electronic Health Records" Annual Meeting; American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2012)
- "The Role of Primary Immunodeficiency in Patients with Chronic Sinusitis" Western New York ENT Grand Rounds (2012)
- "Newborn Screening for Immune Deficiency" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2012)
- "SCID Newborn Screening: First-year Experience in NYS and Western New York" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2012)
- "Evidence for T-cell Arrest in a Chronic Inflammatory Microenvironment" GME Scholarly Exchange Day; University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2011)
- "Impaired Pneumococcal Antibody Titers in Children with Down Syndrome" Annual Meeting; American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2011)
- "A 3-Year Old Male with Recurrent Fever in the Setting of Isolated Elevated C-Reactive Protein" Annual Meeting; American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2010)
- "Evidence for T-cell Arrest in Chronic Inflammatory and Tumor Microenvironments" 13th Annual Upstate New York Immunology Conference (2010)
- "The Connection of Chronic Sinusitis and Primary Immunodeficiency" 2010 National Conference; Immune Deficiency Foundation (2010)
- "Humoral Immunodeficiency in Pediatric Down Syndrome Patients" Invited Presentation; Down Syndrome Parent Group of Western New York (2010)
- "T Cells in Nasal Polyposis Demonstrate Hyporesponsiveness to Signaling through the T Cell Receptor" Spring Clinical Day; University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2010)
- "T Cells in Nasal Polyposis Demonstrate Hyporesponsiveness to Signaling through the T Cell Receptor" Annual Meeting; American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2010)
- "A 5-Year Old Female with Recurrent Shingles without Evidence of Immunodeficiency" Annual Meeting; American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2009)
- "Update on Vaccine Allergy" Invited Presentation; Buffalo Allergy Society (2009)
- "T Cells in Nasal Polyposis Demonstrate Hyporesponsiveness to Signaling through the T Cell Receptor" 9th Annual Buffalo Conference on Immunology (2009)
- "The Evaluation of Recurrent Fever in Children" Pediatric Residency Program Case Conference Series; University at Buffalo (2009)
- "The Connection of Chronic Sinusitis and Primary Immunodeficiency" 2009 National Conference; Immune Deficiency Foundation (2009)
- "Hyporesponsive T Cells in the Chronic Inflammatory Microenvironment of Nasal Polyposis" GME Scholarly Exchange Day; University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2009)
- "Amiodarone Anaphylaxis in a 76-Year Old Male" Annual Meeting; American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2008)
- "Hyporesponsive T Cells in the Chronic Inflammatory Microenvironment of Nasal Polyposis" 8th Annual Buffalo Conference on Immunology (2008)
- "Presentation of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency/Omenn Syndrome" Pediatric Residency Program Case Conference Series; University at Buffalo (2008)
- "Immunodeficiency Presenting with Lymphocytic Pulmonary Nodules and Cutaneous B-Cell Lymphoma" Invited Presentation; Clinical Immunology Society School in Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases (2007)
- "Oral Baclofen Desensitization in a Patient with Multiple Sclerosis Requiring Intrathecal Baclofen Pump" Annual Meeting; American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2007)
- "Zinc Deficiency and Omenn Syndrome" Annual Meeting; American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2007)
- "Basic Immunology and Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases" Operation Outreach; Immune Deficiency Foundation (2007)
- "Initiation of Maintenance Anti-Inflammatory Medications in Children with Asthma in the Pediatric Emergency Department" Senior Resident Presentation Day; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2006)
- "Initiation of Chronic Anti-Inflammatory Medications in Children with Asthma in the Pediatric Emergency Department" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2005)
- "Anti-Inflammatory Therapy in Children with Asthma Presenting to the Pediatric Emergency Room" Resident Scholarly Exchange Day; University at Buffalo School of Medicine of Biomedical Sciences (2003)
Service Activities:
- AAAAI Program Directors' Executive Committee; Pediatric Counselor (2023–2025)
- Primary Immune Deficiency Practice Parameters Writing Group; Section Leader (2022–present)
- Allergy Journal (2021–present)
- Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (2021–present)
- Academic Scholar – Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, Pediatrics, Division of Allergy/Immunology & Rheumatology (University Affiliates) U2100050; Search Committee Member (2021–present)
- JSMBS Match Day; Facilitator (2021)
- Clinical Reviews in Allergy and Immunology; Guest Editor (2020)
- AAAAI Biologic Response Modifiers in Immune Deficiencies Workgroup; workgroup member (2020–present)
- AAAAI Secondary Hypogammaglobulinemia Workgroup; workgroup member (2019–2022)
- PED807 elective - Pediatric Rheumatology/Allergy elective for MS4 medical students (2019–present)
- Project BREATHE inpatient asthma initiative - Asthma Coalition of Erie, Monroe, and Niagara Counties; Team Member (2019–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Promotions and Tenure Committee (2018–2021)
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: PIDD Committee; Chair (2018–2020)
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: Primary Immune Deficiency Committee; Chair (2018–2020)
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: Annual Meeting Abstracts; Reviewer (2018–present)
- Scientific Review Committee (2017–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Appeals Committee; Chair (2017–present)
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: PIDD Committee; Co-Chair (2016–2018)
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: In-Training Exam Committee; Co-Chair (2016–2018)
- Erie County Asthma Coalition; American Lung Association; Consultant (2013–2017)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Curriculum Committee; Committee Member (2013–2016)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Graduate Medical Education Grievance Committee; Committee Member (2013–2014)
- PLoS ONE Journal; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2013)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Graduate Medical Education Committee; Committee Member (2013–present)
- P2 Collaborative of Western New York; Pediatric Asthma Steering Committee; Steering Committee Member (2012–2014)
- Allergy and Immunology Fellowship Program (2012–present)
- PED805 elective - Pediatric Dermatology/Allergy elective for MS4 medical students (2012–present)
- Buffalo Allergy Society; President (2012–2015)
- Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo: Asthma Education Subcommittee; Committee Member (2012–2014)
- University at Buffalo: Faculty Senate; Member (2012–2014)
- Journal of Pediatrics; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2012–2013)
- IMC516 Hematology and Host Defense course - JSMBS Core Immunology Course taken by all first year medical students; Course Director (2011–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Faculty Council - Appeals Committee; Committee Member (2011–2013)
- American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2011–2012)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Allergy/Immunology EMR Templates Developer (2011)
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: In-Training Exam Committee; Committee Member (2011–present)
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: PIDD Committee; Committee Member (2011–present)
- New York State SCID Newborn Screening Consortium; Member (2011–present)
- Immunological Investigations; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2010–2011)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Faculty Council; Member (2009–2014)