Dr. Ana Cristancho

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ana G. Cristancho is a pediatric neurologist at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, affiliated with the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Her clinical research interests focus primarily on fetal and neonatal neurology, specifically the development of experimental models related to prenatal hypoxic injury. Dr. Cristancho aims to understand the effects of acute and chronic low oxygen states on the developing brain during pregnancy and to explore new opportunities for intervention and management of prognosis. She completed her Doctorate in Cancer Biology and her Medical Degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, with further training in Child Neurology at Children's Hospital Philadelphia, where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Cristancho has been actively involved in multiple professional organizations and holds editorial positions, contributing to the field through both her clinical practice and research. She has received numerous awards for her excellence in translational research, clinical neurology, and contributions to clinical care.

Research Interests

Experience

Instructor Neurology

— Present

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching and mentoring medical students and residents in the field of neurology.

Awards

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AAN Enhanced Resident Leadership Scholarship

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Marc Dichter Award for Excellence in Translational Research

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American Academy of Neurology Award for Excellence in Clinical Neurology

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
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