Beth Thielen
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Credentials
MD, PhD
Bio
Dr. Thielen is a physician-scientist trained in adult and pediatric infectious diseases. She joined the faculty in pediatrics in 2020 and is developing a translational research program focused on the molecular epidemiology and viral pathogenesis of human respiratory viral infections including influenza and respiratory syncytial virus. She also has interests in clinical immunology, the role that host genetic variation plays in the response to infectious diseases, and the global burden of respiratory infections.
Research Summary
Dr. Thielen's lab seeks to promote the respiratory health of all children globally through the development and equitable deployment of novel prevention and treatment tools for respiratory viral pathogens. To do this, the lab studies factors that influence the severity of respiratory viral infections, including viral sequence variants, respiratory microbiota composition and host genetics in the following active studies:
- We are currently conducting a longitudinal cohort study (MINNE-LOVE) (z.umn.edu/MINNELOVE) in which are studying how the respiratory microbiome influences the frequency and severity of respiratory viral infections among Minnesota children under 5.
- We are preparing to launch a new longitudinal household-based study (MINNE-LOVE-2) (z.umn.edu/MINNELOVE2) of respiratory viral molecular epidemiology across the state as part of the new Pathogen Genomics Center of Excellence based at the Minnesota Department of Health. This study will focus on engagement of traditionally underrepresented populations across the state.
- We are conducting a study of viral causes of fever in children undergoing chemotherapy for cancer treatment at the Uganda Cancer Institute in Kampala, Uganda.
Education
Fellowships, Residencies, and Visiting Engagements
Licensures and Certifications
Honors and Recognition
Selected Publications
Selected Presentations
Contact
Address
Pediatric Infectious DiseasesAcademic Office Building
2450 Riverside Ave S AO-103
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Administrative Contact
Sandra Streff
Administrative Phone: 612-626-5637