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Alejandro Palma, MD, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Immunology within the Department of Pediatrics at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Medicine. He maintains a clinical appointment at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he practices pediatric immunology with a focus on children's immune disorders.
Dr. Palma's academic and clinical training includes:
- Doctor of Medicine (cum Laude) from University of Buenos Aires, Argentina (2011)
- Pediatrics Residency at Hospital de Niños Ricardo Gutierrez, Buenos Aires (2012-2016)
- Pediatric Immunology Subspecialty Residency at Hospital de Pediatria S.A.M.I.C. "Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan", Buenos Aires (2016-2019)
- Chief Resident in Pediatric Immunology at same institution (2019-2020)
His research program investigates inborn errors of immunity with dual emphases on primary antibody deficiencies/B cell physiology and immune dysregulation mechanisms. Significant work addresses hereditary angioedema pathophysiology. Dr. Palma bridges clinical observations with molecular investigations to understand immune dysfunction in pediatric patients, as evidenced by publications spanning fungal infections in immunodeficient hosts to genetic regulation of immune pathways.
Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent focus on primary immunodeficiency disorders, particularly through genetic and cellular lens. Recent work demonstrates interdisciplinary approach combining clinical immunology, molecular genetics, and cellular physiology. Key emerging themes include mast cell-B cell crosstalk in host defense, identification of novel genetic mutations (e.g., in XIAP and CARD11), and clinical manifestations of immune dysregulation in children.
At IWK Health Centre, Dr. Palma provides specialized clinical care while advancing research through the Division of Immunology. His collaborative publications with international teams indicate active engagement in global immunology research networks, though specific grant details are not publicly documented in available sources.
