Roles
Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Director, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship
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Biography
Dr. Karen C. Young is Professor of Pediatrics, Director of the Neonatology Fellowship Program and Director of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Holtz Children’s Hospital. Originally from Jamaica, she earned her medical degree at the University of the West Indies and completed her pediatric residency and neonatology fellowship training at University of Miami Miller school of Medicine.
Dr. Young’s research is focused on understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms that contribute to endothelial dysfunction in preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and pulmonary hypertension (PH). Dr. Young also performs translational research focused on stem cell-based therapies for BPD and PH. Her research has been supported by grants from the National Institute of Health, American Heart Association, Florida Biomedical Research Program, Batchelor Research Award for Excellence in Pediatric Research and Project Newborn. She serves on several local and national committees including the American Heart Association and the Neonatal Kidney Collaborative.
In addition to her research, Dr. Young is dedicated to improving resident education and training the next generation of physician-scientists. She has mentored/co-mentored more than 40 trainees, including medical students, residents and fellows, several of whom have embarked on successful academic careers. She has received several teaching awards and currently serves on committees focused on mentoring underrepresented minorities and women -
Education & Training
Education
Post Graduate Training
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Research Interests
Dr. Young’s research is focused on understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms that contribute to endothelial dysfunction in preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and pulmonary hypertension (PH). Her research has been supported by grants from the National Institute of Health, American Heart Association, Florida Biomedical Research Program, Batchelor Research Award for Excellence in Pediatric Research and Project Newborn. -
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Professional Activities
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