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Christopher R. Palma, M.D., Sc.M.

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Phone Numbers

Office: (585) 486-0901

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Faculty Appointments

Patient Care Settings

Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology, Hospital Medicine

Biography

Dr. Christopher Palma is an assistant professor of medicine in the division of Allergy Immunology and Rheumatology. As a rheumatologist he specializes in treating autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, systemic vasculitis, sarcoidosis. He trained in microbiology and immunology at Johns Hopkins before coming to the University of Rochester NY to complete his medical training. Clinical practice locations include Rochester NY and Canandaigua NY. Research interests include the interaction of infections and autoimmune disease, immunocompetence, vasculitis, sarcoidosis and systemic lupus.

Professional Background

Dr. Christopher Palma studied at Yale University where he received a BS in Biology. Thesis work involved the study of evolution of virulence genes in human trypanosomes. He then attended graduate school at the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University obtaining as Masters of Science degree in Molecular Immunology and Microbiology. Thesis work involved the study and generation of novel malaria vaccines utilizing live replication competent adenovirus. After graduate school he attended medical school at the University of Rochester where we he was awarded the George H. Whipple award. He completed internal medicine training and specialty training in Rheumatology at the University of Rochester's Strong Memorial Hospital. Currently Dr. Palma is an Assistant Professor in the department of medicine's division of Allergy Immunology and Rheumatology.

Research

Dr. Christopher Palma is an assistant professor of medicine in the division of Allergy Immunology and Rheumatology. Research interests include the interactions of infections and autoimmune diseases, viral diseases, immunocompetence.

Credentials

Specialties

    Education

    2011
    MD | University of Rochester
    Internal Medicine

    Post-doctoral Training & Residency

    07/01/2014 - 06/30/2016
    Fellowship in Rheumatology at University of Rochester Medical Center

    06/01/2012 - 06/30/2014
    Residency in Internal Medicine at University of Rochester Medical Center

    06/01/2011 - 06/01/2012
    Internship in Internal Medicine at University of Rochester Medical Center

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    Awards


    George H. Whipple Award
    Sponsor: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
    Location: Rochester NY


    Tettleman Travel Scholarship
    Sponsor: Yale University
    Location: New Haven CT

    Publications

    Journal Articles

    10/13/2022
    Rein L, Calero K, Shah R, Ojielo C, Hudock KM, Lodhi S, Sadaka F, Bellam S, Palma C, Hager DN, Daniel J, Schaub R, O'Hayer K, Theodoropoulos NM. "Randomized Phase 3 Trial of Ruxolitinib for COVID-19-Associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome." Critical care medicine.. 2022 Oct 13; Epub 2022 Oct 13.

    9/26/2022
    O'Halloran J, Kedar E, Anstrom KJ, McCarthy MW, Ko ER, Segura Nunez P, Boucher C, Smith PB, Panettieri RA, Mendivil Tuchia de Tai S, Maillo M, Khan A, Mena Lora AJ, Salathe M, Capo G, Rodriguez Gonzalez D, Patterson TF, Palma C, Ariza H, Patelli Lima M, Lachiewicz AM, Blamoun J, Nannini E, Sprinz E, Mykietiuk A, Alicic R, Rauseo AM, Wolfe CR, Wittig B, Benjamin DK, McNulty SE, Zakroysky P, Halabi S, Butler S, Atkinson J, Adam SJ, Melsheimer R, Chang S, LaVange L, Proschan M, Bozzette SA, Powderly WG. "Infliximab for Treatment of Adults Hospitalized with Moderate or Severe Covid-19." medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences.. 2022 Sep 26; Epub 2022 Sep 26.

    9/26/2022
    Ko ER, Anstrom KJ, Panettieri RA, Lachiewicz AM, Maillo M, O'Halloran JA, Boucher C, Smith PB, McCarthy MW, Segura Nunez P, Mendivil Tuchia de Tai S, Khan A, Mena Lora AJ, Salathe M, Kedar E, Capo G, Rodríguez Gonzalez D, Patterson TF, Palma C, Ariza H, Patelli Lima M, Blamoun J, Nannini EC, Sprinz E, Mykietiuk A, Wang JP, Parra-Rodriguez L, Der T, Willsey K, Benjamin DK, Wen J, Zakroysky P, Halabi S, Silverstein A, McNulty SE, O'Brien SM, Al-Khalidi HR, Butler S, Atkinson J, Adam SJ, Chang S, Maldonado MA, Proscham M, LaVange L, Bozzette SA, Powderly WG, . "Abatacept for Treatment of Adults Hospitalized with Moderate or Severe Covid-19." medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences.. 2022 Sep 26; Epub 2022 Sep 26.

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