Dr. George Lister

Biography

George Lister is the Jean McLean Wallace Professor of Pediatrics at the Yale School of Medicine, specializing in Cellular and Molecular Physiology. He has previously served as Chair of Pediatrics and Associate Dean for Education at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Lister completed his medical education at Yale School of Medicine and received residency training at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He further advanced his expertise through fellowship training at the University of California, San Francisco, focusing on Pediatric Cardiology and Neonatology. His recognized specialties include Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. Lister has held leadership roles in several prestigious organizations, including serving as President of the Society for Pediatric Research and the American Pediatric Society. He was also an Editor-in-Chief for Pediatric Research and contributed as a Senior Editor for Rudolph’s Pediatrics textbook. Lister is a prominent member of national academies including the National Academy of Medicine and the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering, reflecting his significant impact on the field of Pediatric research and education.

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