Lorien Nassi

Lorien Nassi, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She holds dual board certifications in Pediatrics and Pediatric Rheumatology. Dr. Nassi has been on UT Southwestern faculty for over a decade and provides clinical care at Scottish Rite for Children and Children’s Medical Center Dallas. Her academic journey includes an undergraduate degree from Stanford University, followed by medical training, residency, and fellowship at UT Southwestern.

Dr. Nassi’s research focuses on translational science, with active participation in the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA). She leads initiatives like medical directorship of Camp Joint Adventure, a therapeutic camp for children with rheumatic diseases at Scottish Rite. Additionally, she supports the Arthritis Foundation’s advocacy for Juvenile Arthritis awareness and care.

No specific honors, awards, or publications are listed in the profile, though her clinical and community contributions highlight her commitment to pediatric rheumatology.