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Jennifer Pier, M.D.

Jennifer Pier, M.D.

Pediatrics , Pediatric Allergy/Immunology

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Contact

Appointment (585) 276-7190

About Me

Dr. Pier holds a dual appointment in the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Department of Pediatric Allergy & Immunology as well as the Department of Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology. She currently sees pediatric allergy patients. She completed her medical degree at the University of Buffalo...
Dr. Pier holds a dual appointment in the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Department of Pediatric Allergy & Immunology as well as the Department of Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology. She currently sees pediatric allergy patients. She completed her medical degree at the University of Buffalo, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. She subsequently completed a Pediatric residency and Allergy and Immunology fellowship at the University of Rochester. Her clinical interests include food allergy, asthma, and atopic dermatitis. She is co-director of the multidisciplinary severe asthma clinic. She has also established the food immunotherapy therapy program with the Pediatric Allergy Department. She is involved in clinical trials for food allergies. Dr. Pier is interested in improving patient and provider education, and is currently establishing an allergy education curriculum for local pediatric providers.

Professional Background

Dr. Pier completed her medical degree at the University of Buffalo, followed by her pediatric residency and allergy/immunology fellowship at the University of Rochester. She currently practices pediatric allergy and immunology. Her clinical interests include food allergies, atopic dermatitis, and as...
Dr. Pier completed her medical degree at the University of Buffalo, followed by her pediatric residency and allergy/immunology fellowship at the University of Rochester. She currently practices pediatric allergy and immunology. Her clinical interests include food allergies, atopic dermatitis, and asthma.

Certified Specialties

Allergy & Immunology - American Board of Allergy & Immunology

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Allergy/Immunology (SMD)

Assistant Professor - Department of Medicine, Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology (SMD) - Joint

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Allergy & Immunology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2018 - 2020

Residency, Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2016 - 2018

Internship, Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2015 - 2016

Education

MD | State University of New York at Buffalo. 2015

Awards

Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA).

Publications

Journal Articles

The Role of Immunoglobulin A in Oral Tolerance and Food Allergy.

Pier J, Liu EG, Eisenbarth S, Järvinen KM

Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology.. 2021 February 3 Epub 02/03/2021.

Urticaria, Angioedema, and Anaphylaxis.

Pier J, Bingemann TA

Pediatrics in review. 2020 June 41 (6):283-292. Epub 1900 01 01.

Asthma epidemiology and risk factors.

Stern J, Pier J, Litonjua AA

Seminars in immunopathology.. 2020 February 42 (1):5-15. Epub 02/04/2020.

Food allergy and breast-feeding

Pier, Jennifer; Järvinen, Kirsi M.

Journal of Food Allergy. 2020; 2(1): 99-103.

Secondhand tobacco smoke exposure and severity of influenza in hospitalized children.

Wilson KM, Pier JC, Wesgate SC, Cohen JM, Blumkin AK

The Journal of pediatrics.. 2013 January 162 (1):16-21. Epub 08/03/2012.

Secondhand smoke exposure and serum cytokine levels in healthy children.

Wilson KM, Wesgate SC, Pier J, Weis E, Love T, Evans K, Chhibber A

Cytokine.. 2012 October 60 (1):34-7. Epub 07/16/2012.

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