معرفی
Dr. Todd A. Florin is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He serves as Associate Division Head for Academic Affairs & Research at Lurie Children’s Hospital.
Education
- MD: University of Rochester (2005)
- MSCE: University of Pennsylvania (2012)
Research Focus
Dr. Florin specializes in improving diagnosis, management, and outcomes for children with serious infections. His work centers on lower respiratory tract infections and pediatric pneumonia, including developing clinical prediction models, severity scoring systems, and antimicrobial stewardship strategies. Current projects include a $12 million PCORI-funded clinical trial evaluating antibiotic treatment strategies for mild pediatric pneumonia and NHLBI-funded research on pediatric pneumonia risk stratification.
Funding
- NHLBI R01 grant
- NHLBI R34 grant
- NIAID K23 and R03 grants
- PCORI $12 million contract
- Gerber Foundation grant
- KL2 mentored career development award (University of Cincinnati CCTST)
Scientific Awards
- Mid-Career Investigator Award (2025)
- Nathan Kuppermann Award for Research Mentorship (2025)
- Multiple teaching and mentorship awards (2005–2023)
- Young Investigator Award (2010)
Leadership & Service
Dr. Florin holds leadership roles in professional societies, including:
- Strategy and Operations Officer, Society for Pediatric Research
- Board of Directors, Pediatric Academic Societies
- Co-chair, APS-SPR Executive Director Search Committee
- Member, Infectious Diseases Society of America Guideline Writing Committee
