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Imelda Balboni is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Rheumatology. She completed her medical education at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, where she earned her M.D. in 1999 and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science in the same year. Balboni completed her residency at the Children's Hospital of Orange County in 2002, followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Rheumatology at Stanford University in 2005. Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and Pediatric Rheumatology, she is actively involved in research focused on pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus and autoimmune diseases, utilizing advanced proteomics and autoantigen microarray technology. Balboni's commitment to clinical excellence is reflected in her participation in the CARRA Registry, aimed at collecting data on pediatric-onset rheumatic diseases to inform future therapeutic practices. She is dedicated to improving the health outcomes for children with rheumatic diseases through her clinical practice and research endeavors.
Stanford University • Palo Alto, California
Clinical focus on Pediatric Rheumatology, contributing to research and the education of pediatric rheumatology fellows.
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