Aloka L. Patel

Aloka L. Patel, MD is a Professor at Rush Medical College, holding the Glore Family Professorship of Neonatology within the Department of Pediatrics. As Research Director for Neonatology at Rush University, she focuses on clinical, basic science, and community-based research to improve neonatal care. Her work has clinical affiliations with Lurie Children’s & Rush.

• Education:
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Medical School)
  • St. Louis Children's Hospital (Residency in Pediatrics)
  • St. Louis Children's Hospital (Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)

Research interests span neonatal intensive care, human milk research, and developmental signaling pathways (ERK/Capicua). Publications highlight trends in necrotizing enterocolitis prevention, enteral feeding optimization, and photoswitchable MEK inhibitors. Key methodologies include clinical guideline development, molecular signaling analysis, and community health interventions.