Prof Dr. Kari Nadeau | Dietary Hypersensitivity Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Kari Nadeau, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, United States

Dr. Kari C. Nadeau, M.D., Ph.D., is a distinguished physician-scientist and the John Rock Professor of Climate and Population Studies at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, where she also serves as Chair of the Department of Environmental Health. Dr. Nadeau earned her BS in Biology from Haverford College and her MD and PhD in Biochemistry and Immunology from Harvard Medical School. She completed postdoctoral training in Pediatrics, Hematology, Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology at Children’s Hospital Boston and Stanford University. With an extensive career in academia, Dr. Nadeau was a faculty member at Stanford University from 2002 to 2023, holding joint appointments in Pediatrics, Otolaryngology, and Epidemiology. She also led significant research on immunity, allergy, and environmental health. Dr. Nadeau is recognized for her innovative work in immunology, multi-omics, and environmental health, particularly focusing on the intersection of climate change and public health. She is a co-founder of multiple biotech companies, including Alladapt, IgGenix, and Latitude, and has served as a consultant for the U.S. FDA and the White House Medical Unit. Dr. Nadeau’s contributions to environmental health, immunology, and biotechnology have earned her a prominent role in shaping global health policies and innovations.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Kari C. Nadeau, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Kari C. Nadeau’s exemplary career in research, academia, and clinical practice makes her an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Currently holding the position of John Rock Professor of Climate and Population Studies at Harvard University, Dr. Nadeau has had an extensive and impactful career in Immunology, Allergy, and Environmental Health. Her impressive academic background, combined with leadership roles in prominent institutions such as Stanford University and her current tenure at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, demonstrates a high level of dedication to advancing science.

Education:

B.S. in Biology (Summa Cum Laude) – Haverford College, Haverford, PA (09/1984 – 05/1988)
Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Immunology – Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (09/1988 – 06/1995)
M.D. – Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (09/1988 – 06/1995)

Postdoctoral Training:

Pediatric Internship and Residency – Children’s Hospital of Boston (06/1995 – 06/1997)
Hematology and Oncology Fellow – Children’s Hospital of Boston (07/1997 – 10/1997)
Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Fellow – Stanford-UCSF, Stanford, CA (07/2003 – 07/2005)
Postdoctoral Fellow in Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology – Stanford University (07/2005 – 07/2006)

Faculty Academic Appointments:

Clinical Instructor for Physical Exam – General Pediatrics, Medical School, Stanford University (2002 – 2005)
Instructor – Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University (2006 – 2008)
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics – Division of Immunology and Allergy, Stanford University (2008 – 2011)
Associate Professor of Pediatrics – Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, Stanford University (2011 – 2015)
Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics – Stanford University (2015 – 2023)
John Rock Professor of Climate and Population Studies – Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard University (2023 – present)
Chair, Department of Environmental Health – Harvard Chan School of Public Health (2023 – present)