Jaime Chu

Jaime Chu, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, specializing in Pediatric Hepatology. She is a physician-scientist dedicated to advancing clinical care for children with liver disease through both clinical practice and basic research.

Education:

• History Major, Harvard College
• Medical Degree and Residency (institution unspecified)
• Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship (institution unspecified)

Dr. Chu's research bridges laboratory science and clinical hepatology, focusing on pediatric liver disease and transplantation. Her work emphasizes the critical synergy between basic research and patient care, particularly in advancing treatments for children requiring liver transplants. As a self-described "late bloomer" physician-scientist, she champions the integration of clinical practice with laboratory investigation to maximize patient impact.

Scientific Recognition:

• NIH K08 Award (mentored career development)
• NIH R01 Award (independent research)
• Mindich Child Health and Development Institute Seed Funding

Mount Sinai's institutional support enabled her laboratory establishment, including hiring a full-time technician and purchasing supplies during her critical early faculty years. This foundation allowed her to successfully transition from mentored K08 funding to independent R01 research, a significant achievement for physician-scientists balancing clinical and research responsibilities. Her laboratory focuses on translating basic science discoveries into improved clinical outcomes for pediatric liver disease patients.