Roles
Associate Professor of Clinical
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Biography
Dr. Ivan Gonzalez is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases expert with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and the Director of UM’s Zika Response Team. Dr. Gonzalez served as the principal investigator on the proposed grant titled Pediatric Zik-Action: Evaluation of Zika End Organ Damage: A Team Science Approach. His efforts were recognized nationally, and he was invited as a speaker for the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) Annual Meeting that occurred in November 2016. Dr. Gonzalez was joined by the President of the ASTMH and CDC laboratory directors to discuss strategies in handling Zika virus infections in the U.S. In addition, Dr. Gonzalez was invited by the CDC to participate in the Forum on the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Management of Zika Virus Infection Among Infants. He was also selected by the CDC for a feature in the series entitled “CDC Response to Zika, Features from the Frontline”. -
Education & Training
Education
Post Graduate Training
Licensures and Certifications
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Teaching Interests
Solid Organ Transplantation - Infectious Process
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Research Interests
As part of his clinical responsibilities, the role of pediatric infectious diseases transplant liaison increases the capture of potential needs to enhance patient care. Currently there is a need for multicenter studies for the best evidence-based practices that will impact patient outcomes. Thus far, the division has had success investigating our standard of care leading to changes in our clinical protocols resulting in a decrease in morbidity and mortality. These studies shed light on current practices and may lead to multicenter studies through national association. Dr. Gonzalez also holds a pilot grant titled: Prognostic Capability of CMV and EBV IGRA in Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Recipients. This pilot will begin to address predictive biomarkers to determine morbidity and mortality associated with the two viruses often detected in solid organ transplant recipients. The grant will also create a sample biorepository to facilitate future projects for potential biomarkers for infection and/or rejection in the pediatric population. In addition, the division is investigating how patients with normal and abnormal immunity respond to vaccines such a pneumococcal and influenza vaccine to develop more effective immunization strategies. These studies are conducted in conjunction with solid organ transplantation services. -
Publications
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Professional Activities
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