Kok L. Kua, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology
- Phone
- (317) 274-4142
- Address
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635 Barnhill Drive
MS 2057
Indianapolis, IN 46202 - PubMed:
Bio
Dr. Kua received his MD from Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine in Halifax, Canada. He completed his Pediatric Residency at University of South Alabama Children’s and Women’s Hospital and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship at University of Iowa Children’s Hospital. He is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics that provides care to critically ill infants in the NICU. He is also a basic scientist at the Pediatric Diabetes Research Group. His research focuses on 1) understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying maternal-neonatal diabetes transmission and to 2) identify a novel therapeutic target that prevents the risk of transmitting diabetes to offspring.
| Year | Degree | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Fellowship | University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics |
| 2013 | Residency | University of South Alabama Children's Hospital |
| 2010 | MD | Dalhousie University |
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Clinical:
Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health
Methodist Hospital
Eskenazi Health
Desc: Trustee Teaching Award
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Date: 2023-05-01
Desc: Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Young Investigator Award
Scope: National
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Desc: Marshall Klaus Neonatal Perinatal Research Award
Scope: National
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Desc: Pediatric Academy Society
Scope: National
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