Iris Otani

Dr. Iris Otani is a Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where she serves as the UCSF A&I Medical Director and Fellowship Associate Program Director. Her academic work focuses on drug allergy, quality improvement, and medical education.

• Education:
  • Stanford University - BS in Biology
  • UCSD School of Medicine - MD
  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - Internal Medicine Residency
  • Massachusetts General Hospital - Allergy/Immunology Fellowship
  • UCSF - 2020 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training

Her research explores drug allergy mechanisms, hypogammaglobulinemia, chemotherapy hypersensitivity, and penicillin allergy evaluations. She has contributed to the development of the Drug Allergy History Tool (DAHT) and the United States Drug Allergy Registry (USDAR) grading scale.

Scientific Awards:

• 2021 - UCSF Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators Excellence in Teaching Award
• 2023 - UCSF Health Exceptional Physician Award

Dr. Otani is actively involved in medical education, serving on the editorial board of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, and as Assistant Editor for Allergy Watch and Associate Editor for Clinical Reviews in Allergy and Immunology. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and system-level healthcare improvements.