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Currently I am an associate professor at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and an attending physician at the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, splitting my time between research and clinical care. I have been fortunate to train and practice and Lurie Children's. Prior to practicing medicine I pursued advanced degrees in secondary education and biochemistry, both of which have enhanced my skills as a pediatrician.
The majority of my clinical research has focused on the areas of type 2 diabetes in youth, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome. My research explores both the pathophysiology of insulin resistance as well as treatment options for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Another research interested includes the prevention of type 1 diabetes in high risk individuals. I am the principal investigator at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago for several studies sponsored by TrialNet, an international consortium which explores avenues to prevent type 1 diabetes. As co-director of the Turner syndrome clinic, I have also developed an expertise in the area of Turner Syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects females. Recently our team is exploring research opportunities, including fertility preservation in TS teens.
My clinical interests spread across the field of pediatric endocrinology, encompassing issues of puberty, growth, thyroid and glucose control (high and low blood sugars). As my research has focused on pathways to developing diabetes, a portion of my clinical work has also focused on the care of youth with diabetes. I am particularly interested in youth at risk for developing or who have already developed type 2 diabetes. I also have an expertise in the area of Turner Syndrome. As co-director of the Turner Syndrome Program at Lurie Children's I have been privileged to work, not only with a group of physicians all dedicated to improving the health of young women with Turner syndrome, but also with young girls, teens and their families as they grow up with Turner syndrome. Trying to provide high quality, comprehensive care in an efficient, non-threatening manner is one of the goals our clinic strives towards.
Certifications and Licenses
Pediatrics | |
Pediatric Endocrinology |
Training Experience
1997 | Residency, Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center (Children’s Memorial Hospital) |
2000 | Fellowship, Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center (Children’s Memorial Hospital) |
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Medicine, MD, University of Chicago
… → 1994
Research interests keywords
- Diabetes
- Endocrinology
- Metabolism
- Pediatrics
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TransCon Weekly hGH Compared to Daily hGH in Children with Growth Hormone Deficiency Naive to Growth Hormone Therapy
Brickman, W. J. (PD/PI)
11/9/17 → 8/31/50
Project: Research project
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SYR-322_309 PADALon: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Alogliptin Compared With Placebo in Pediatric Subjects With Type 2Diabetes Mellitus
Brickman, W. J. (PD/PI)
Emmes Corporation, Takeda Pharmaceuticals
12/19/18 → 10/31/21
Project: Research project
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Hyperglycemia and Adverse Pregnancy Outcome (HAPO) Follow-Up Study
Brickman, W. J. (PD/PI) & Josefson, J. L. (Co-Investigator)
Northwestern University, National Institutes of Health
4/1/16 → 3/31/17
Project: Research project
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Type 1 Diabetes Trialnet at Indiana University Clinical Center
Brickman, W. J. (PD/PI)
Indiana University, National Institutes of Health
7/20/15 → 4/30/16
Project: Research project
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Hyperglycemia and Adverse Pregnancy Outcome (HAPO) Follow Up Study
Brickman, W. J. (PD/PI)
Northwestern University, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
4/1/13 → 3/31/16
Project: Research project
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Cardiovascular Manifestations of Turner Syndrome: Phenotypic Differences Between Karyotype Subtypes
Birjiniuk, A., Weisman, A. G., Laternser, C., Camarda, J., Brickman, W. J., Habiby, R. & Patel, S. R., Oct 2024, In: Pediatric cardiology. 45, 7, p. 1407-1414 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Inspiring New Science to Guide Healthcare in Turner Syndrome: Rationale, design, and methods for the InsighTS Registry
Kanakatti Shankar, R., Carl, A., Law, J. R., Bamba, V., Brickman, W. J., Prakash, S. K., Dowlut McElroy, T., Howell, S., Gutmark Little, I., Klein, K. O., Pinnaro, C. T., Ranallo, K., Good, M. & Davis, S. M., Feb 2024, In: American Journal of Medical Genetics, Part A. 194, 2, p. 311-319 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prevalence, diagnostic features, and medical outcomes of females with Turner syndrome with a trisomy X cell line (45,X/47,XXX): Results from the InsighTS Registry
Klamut, N., Bothwell, S., Carl, A. E., Bamba, V., Law, J. R., Brickman, W. J., Klein, K. O., Kanakatti Shankar, R., Pinnaro, C. T., Fechner, P. Y., Prakash, S. K., Gutmark-Little, I., Howell, S., Tartaglia, N., Good, M., Ranallo, K. C. & Davis, S. M., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: American Journal of Medical Genetics, Part A.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Scoliosis and Kyphosis Prevalence in Turner Syndrome: A Retrospective Review at a Pediatric Tertiary Care Medical Center
Marx, J. S., Pagadala, M., Carney, J., Gerlach, E., Swiatek, P., Zabinsky, J. A., Sarwark, J., Brickman, W. J. & Habiby, R. L., May 1 2023, In: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 43, 5, p. 299-302 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Identification of clinical factors related to antibody-mediated immune response to the subfornical organ
Nakamura-Utsunomiya, A., Goda, S., Hayakawa, S., Sonoko, S., Hoorn, E. J., Blanchard, A., Saito-Hakoda, A., Kakimoto, H., Hachiya, R., Kamimura, M., Kawakita, R., Higuchi, S., Fujimaru, R., Shirai, Y., Miyaoka, D., Nagata, Y., Kishi, Y., Wada, A., Mitsuboshi, A. & Ozaki, K. & 11 others, , Jul 2022, In: Clinical Endocrinology. 97, 1, p. 72-80 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
8 Scopus citations