E-mail pageRima McLeod, MDProfessor of Ophthalmology & Visual Science and PediatricsMedical Director, Toxoplasmosis CenterRima McLeod, MD is internationally recognized for her expertise and extensive research in toxoplasmosis. She specializes in the comprehensive care of congenital toxoplasmosis and other Toxoplasma gondii infections. In the laboratory, Dr. McLeod leads investigative studies designed to ultimately develop more effective screening, detection and treatment strategies for toxoplasmosis. Her research examines multiple aspects of this disease, including genetic factors, immune response, and vulnerable populations--specifically, pregnant women and newborns. Dr. McLeod's toxoplasmosis research is funded by the National Institutes of Health. She is a member of the committees on Molecular Medicine, Immunology, and Genetics, and a fellow with the Institute for Genomics and Systems Biology at the University of Chicago. Dr. McLeod is also an invited speaker at numerous national and international conferences on toxoplasmosis and other subjects in pathology and infectious diseases. Additionally, she serves as a peer reviewer for many professional medical and scientific journals. Practice LocationsUniversity of Chicago Medical Center
Weiss Memorial Hospital
Year Started Practice1971 Board CertificationInternal Medicine Medical SchoolUniversity of California, San Francisco InternshipHospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia ResidenciesHospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
FellowshipStanford University, Palo Alto, CA MembershipsAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science
Languages SpokenEnglish
Office Phone(773) 834-4152 Office Fax(773) 834-3577 Office Postal AddressRima McLeod, MD
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Selected PublicationsView a partial list of Dr. McLeod's publications through the National Library of Medicine's PubMed online database. |
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