Theresa Dunham

Theresa Dunham is an Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago, affiliated with the Department of Pediatrics-Allergy & Immunology. She specializes in allergy and immunology research with a focus on maternal health and digital health tools.

• Education: BA in Neurobiology from Harvard University (2014), MD from University of Illinois (2018)
• Postgraduate Training: Internal Medicine residency (2021) and Allergy & Immunology fellowship (2023) at Stanford University

Research Interests: Dr. Dunham's work centers on improving antibiotic allergy management through digital decision support systems and optimizing penicillin allergy evaluation in pregnant patients to reduce health disparities. Her research integrates clinical immunology with healthcare informatics.

Publications Trends: Her recent work (2020-2024) emphasizes digital tools for ß-lactam allergy management, penicillin allergy delabeling, and maternal health outcomes. Key journals include Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and World Allergy Organization Journal.

• Scientific Awards:
• Magna Cum Laude, Harvard University (2014)
• Alpha Omega Alpha Society, University of Illinois (2018)

Grants: Principal Investigator for a 2022-2023 grant from the Stanford Maternal and Child Health Research Institute studying penicillin allergy delabeling in pregnancy.