Maria L. Dowell, MD

Basic and Preclinical Science

“For over 20 years, I have been involved in the care of individuals with cystic fibrosis. My goal is to continue to provide state-of-the-art clinical care and to contribute to the advancement of therapies for cystic fibrosis as we continue to work toward a cure.”

Research Interests

  • Cystic Fibrosis

Biography

  • Director, Cystic Fibrosis Center, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
  • Attending Physician, Pulmonary Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
  • Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

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Maria Dowell, MD, is the Director of the Cystic Fibrosis Center at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and Co-director of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Development Network. The Cystic Fibrosis Center team focuses on combining clinical practice excellence with education and research. Their goal is not only to deliver the highest quality care but to continue to improve that care. The well-rounded, successful care center includes clinical excellence, active clinical research trials, engagement in education, and ongoing translational research. The Cystic Fibrosis Center has a solid foundation that provides a rich environment for excellence in clinical care, support for cystic fibrosis clinical and translational research, and training for future cystic fibrosis care providers. 

Education and Background

  • Fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago 2000-2004
  • Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center 2000-2004
  • Residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital 1996-2000
  • MD, University of North Carolina School of Medicine 1996

Featured Grants

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Care Center Award


01/01/2022 → 01/01/2022