Álvaro Proaño
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Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Also affiliated: Tulane University (2020–2023); National Institutes of Health (2017); Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (2023–2026); Johns Hopkins University (2019); Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (2011–2019); University of Pennsylvania (2024–2026)
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Álvaro Proaño's research focuses on infectious diseases, particularly tuberculosis, and the application of technology in healthcare. He has investigated the dynamics of cough frequency in adults undergoing treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis, examining its association with baseline cavitary volume and proximity to the airway. Proaño has also contributed to understanding antimicrobial resistance, specifically through developing a quantitative adaptation of the Wayne test for pyrazinamide resistance. His work extends to other infectious diseases, including a systematic review and meta-analysis on risk factors for vertical transmission of Chagas disease.
In addition to direct clinical research, Proaño explores the role of technology in healthcare delivery. He has reviewed telemedicine and its application in pediatric care within rural and remote areas of middle- and low-income countries. Proaño also has experience with mobile health technologies in public health in Peru, focusing on lessons learned from implementation. His scholarly work includes a h-index of 10 and 39 total publications, with over 410 citations.
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- h-index: 9
- Publications: 38
- Citations: 401
Positions
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 2025–presentORCID
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Assistant Professor of Pediatrics publications 2025–2026University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Institution web page
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Fellow in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine 2022–2025Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Pediatrics ORCID
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Resident Physician 2019–2022Tulane University School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics ORCID
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Research Asssistant 2016–2018Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Laboratorio de Investigación de Enfermedades Infecciosas ORCID
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Intern 2015Hospital Nacional Cayetano Heredia ORCID
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Math 141 Teacher Assistant 2008University of Rochester ORCID
Selected Publications
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Anti-cytomegalovirus medications among very low birth weight infants in the United States from 2016 to 2023 (2026)
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- Anti-cytomegalovirus medications among very low birth weight infants in the United States from 2016 to 2023
- Anti-cytomegalovirus medications among very low birth weight infants in the United States from 2016 to 2023
- Anti-cytomegalovirus medications among very low birth weight infants in the United States from 2016 to 2023
- Anti-cytomegalovirus medications among very low birth weight infants in the United States from 2016 to 2023
- Anti-cytomegalovirus medications among very low birth weight infants in the United States from 2016 to 2023
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