Pediatrics

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson Department of Pediatrics supports the latest advancements in pediatrics medicine through continuous learning, professional development, cutting-edge research and compassionate patient care. We cultivate empathy to provide the best possible care for young patients, and are dedicated to shaping the future of pediatric medicine.

Divisions

Adolescent Medicine

Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology

Cardiology

Critical Care

Developmental Pediatrics

Endocrinology

Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine

“Only through scientific discovery can we improve the lives of children.”
– Fayez Ghishan, MD, department chair

Research

Pediatrics Department News

Up to 80% of people with Down syndrome experience obstructive sleep apnea, a condition University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers are studying thanks to $10.4 million in funding support from PCORI.

$10M PCORI funding award will fuel study of sleep apnea in people with Down syndrome

Researchers will take a precision medicine approach to treating obstructive sleep apnea in people with Down syndrome.

Pediatric autoimmune diseases: Finding hope in research

Department of Pediatrics researchers are working to enhance prevention and treatment options for autoimmune diseases, which can be hard to diagnose and treat.

Saving Ramon

With 10 weeks still to go before his birth, tiny Ramon took a short journey on the frontiers of fetal medicine. The procedure made history, and — more importantly — it worked.

In the Headlines

July 23, 2025 | New York Times

“A Pill for Sleep Apnea Could Be on the Horizon”
Associate Professor of Pediatrics Daniel Combs, MD

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“Only through scientific discovery can we improve the lives of children.”

– Fayez Ghishan, MD, department chair

Research

CPAE Center of Excellence

PANDA Core for Genomics & Microbiome Research

Cracchiolo Institute

Pediatrics Department News

$10M PCORI funding award will fuel study of sleep apnea in people with Down syndrome

Pediatric autoimmune diseases: Finding hope in research

Saving Ramon

In the Headlines

Department Calendar