Dr. Christine Uta heike Vohwinkel M.D., PHD
Pediatrician | Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
2300 N Childrens Plz Chicago IL, 60614About
Dr. Christine Vohwinkel is a pediatrician practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Vohwinkel is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Vohwinkel diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Vohwinkel can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- 2007
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Elevated CO(2) levels cause mitochondrial dysfunction and impair cell proliferation.
- Megalin mediates transepithelial albumin clearance from the alveolar space of intact rabbit lungs.
- Influenza A matrix protein M2 downregulates CFTR: inhibition of chloride transport by a proton channel of the viral envelope.
- Efficient gene delivery to primary alveolar epithelial cells by nucleofection.
- Hypoxia signaling during acute lung injury.
- Detrimental ELAVL-1/HuR-dependent GSK3β mRNA stabilization impairs resolution in acute respiratory distress syndrome.
- Correction: Detrimental ELAVL-1/HuR-dependent GSK3beta mRNA stabilization impairs
- Restoration of Megalin-Mediated Clearance of Alveolar Protein as a Novel Therapeutic Approach for Acute Lung Injury.
- TGF-β inhibits alveolar protein transport by promoting shedding, regulated intramembrane proteolysis, and transcriptional downregulation of megalin.
Treatments
- Intensive Care
Professional Memberships
- Board Member American Thoracic Society (ATS)
- Member American Thoracic Society (ATS) -
Fellowships
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University/Children's Memorial Hospital Program, Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine 2010
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program, Academic Research Track 2011
Experience & Accolades
- Assistant Professor2013School of Medicine, Pediatrics
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