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Joseph Majzoub, MD is the Thomas Morgan Rotch Professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He serves as Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Pediatrics and Attending Physician in the Division of Endocrinology at Boston Children’s Hospital. His work focuses on understanding mammalian stress response mechanisms, particularly CRH’s neuroendocrine and behavioral roles, and Mrap2’s impact on energy balance during stress. He completed his MD at Stanford University, residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Education:
- Undergraduate: University of Michigan
- Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine (1974)
- Internship/Residency: Brigham and Women’s Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1975-1976)
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital (Adult Endocrinology)
Research Interests:
- CRH gene transcription regulation via silencing factors
- Neuroendocrine stress pathways in fetal and postnatal development
- Cell death spatial analysis via multiplexed immunofluorescence
- Behavioral effects of CRH deficiency
Awards:
- A. Clifford Barger Award for Excellence in Mentoring (Harvard Medical School)
- 2002 Irving M. London Teaching Award (HST Program)
His publications span stress physiology, pediatric endocrine disorders, and medical education innovations. He leads research teams at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, contributing to both clinical care and basic science advancements.
