Tracy B. Fausnight

Tracy B. Fausnight, MD, is a Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine and the Division Chief of Allergy and Immunology at the Department of Pediatrics, Penn State College of Medicine. She completed her medical degree and pediatric residency at Penn State College of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in pediatric allergy and immunology at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Her research focuses on immunodeficiency disorders (e.g., ADA-SCID), food allergy management, and academic culture's impact on women's success. She has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications and received the Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2012 and 2017.

Education:

• Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine (1997)
• Pediatric Residency: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (2000)
• Allergy/Immunology Fellowship: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (2002)

Research Interests: Includes SCID, food allergy anxiety in children, and departmental culture's role in academic equity. She has contributed to studies on enzyme replacement therapies for immunodeficiencies and guidelines for oral food challenges.

Awards:

• Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2012, 2017)

Academic Contributions: Leads the Division of Allergy and Immunology, contributes to medical student and resident education, and collaborates on national guidelines for allergy testing and treatment.