Philippe Friedlich

Dr. Philippe Friedlich is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Surgery at the University of Southern California, serving as Interim Director and Division Chief of the Center for Fetal and Neonatal Medicine. He holds an MD from USC, an MS in Biostatistics/Epidemiology (2004), and an MBA in Medical Management (2006). His research focuses on neonatal healthcare outcomes, congenital malformations, and clinical/translation science, with over 150 publications. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and active in societies like the Society of Pediatric Research.

Educations:

• MD, University of Southern California (USC)
• Pediatric Residency & Internship, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
• Fellowship in Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine, USC Women’s and Children’s Hospital
• MS in Applied Biostatistics & Epidemiology, USC (2004)
• MBA in Medical Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst (2006)

Research Interests: Dr. Friedlich studies epidemiology of congenital defects, neonatal care outcomes, and interdisciplinary healthcare collaborations. His work spans clinical, translational, and basic science domains, emphasizing evidence-based practices for infants and families. Recent studies explore cerebral oxygenation in congenital heart disease, ECMO utilization trends, and financial burdens on preterm infants' families.

Awards:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Advising & Grants: While specific grants are not detailed, his prolific publication record reflects sustained collaborative research. He mentors teams in neonatal critical care and translational medicine.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Center for Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, focusing on multidisciplinary care for high-risk infants and advancing neonatal clinical practices.