Dr. Penelope Dennehy

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Biography

Dr. Penelope Dennehy is a Professor Emerita in the Department of Pediatrics at Brown Medical School and serves as the Director of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. Her academic career reflects a deep commitment to the intersection of teaching, research, and clinical care focusing primarily on viral diseases in children. Major research interests include the epidemiology and etiology of viral gastroenteritis and respiratory diseases, specifically rotavirus and respiratory syncytial virus. Dennehy's work has contributed to significant advancements in the prevention and treatment of these infections through vaccine development and testing. She has been involved in multiple CDC-funded projects aimed at understanding rotavirus infections and has played a prominent role in studying various pediatric vaccines, contributing to the field of infectious diseases through her extensive research and clinical expertise. In addition to her research, Dr. Dennehy is actively engaged in teaching and mentoring medical students and residents, emphasizing the importance of research in clinical practice. Her leadership roles have included serving as a past-president of the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society and being a member of several significant committees, including the American Academy of Pediatrics' 'Redbook' Committee.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

— Present

Division Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Hasbro Children's Hospital • Providence, RI

Led the division and oversaw research and clinical programs focused on pediatric infectious diseases.

Professor Emerita

— Present

Department of Pediatrics, Brown Medical School • Providence, RI

Retired faculty member actively engaged in research and teaching.

Awards

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Dean's Teaching Excellence Award

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Named America's Top Pediatricians

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics