Julian Allen, MD

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Julian Allen, MD, is an attending physician in the Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine and Director of the Asthma Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of Expertise: Asthma, Bronchopulmonary dysplasia, Cystic fibrosis, Neuromuscular disease and chest wall disorders, Pulmonary complications of sickle cell disease
Locations: Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care

Phone: 215-590-3749

Education and Training

Medical School

MD - Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY

Residency

Pediatrics - Babies Hospital, New York, NY

Fellowship

Pediatric Pulmonology - Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, MA

Board Certification

Pediatric Pulmonology – American Board of Pediatrics
Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics

Titles and Academic Titles

Attending Physician

Director, Asthma Program

Professor of Pediatrics, Emeritus, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Conditions Treated

Departments and Services

Research Interests

Physiology of the chest wall, and tests of respiratory muscle function. Applications to clinical care of children with neuromuscular disease, chronic lung disease and chronic respiratory failure.



Integrating systems of asthma care across the Children's Hospital Healthcare system. Supported by a grant from the Pew Charitable Trusts.



The relationship between episodic asthma and hypoxemia and  painful episodes in children with sickle cell disease. Supported by a grant from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health.

Publications

Papers

2015

Izumi K, Nakato R, Zhang Z, Edmondson AC, Noon S,. Dulik MC, Rajagopalan R, Venditti CP, Gripp K , Samanich J, Zackai EH,. Deardorff MA, Clark D, Allen JL, Dorsett D, Misulovin Z, Komata M, Bando M, Kaur M, Katou Y,  Shirahige K, Krantz ID. Germline Gain-of-Function Mutations in AFF4Cause a Developmental Syndrome Functionally Linking the Super Elongation Complex and Cohesin. Nat Genet. 2015 Apr;47(4):338-44. doi: 10.1038/ng.3229. Epub 2015 Mar 2.

2013

Ong BA Li J, McDonough JM, Wei Z, Kim C, Chiavacci R, Mentch F, Caboot JB, Spergel J, Allen JL, Sleiman PMA, Hakonarson H. Gene Network Analysis in a Pediatric Cohort Identifies Novel Lung Function Genes. PLoS One [electronic resource] 8:e72899, 2013.

Ong B, Jawad A, Arens R, Marcus C, Mason T, Smith-Whitley K, Jackson T, Ohene-Frempong K and Allen JL. Respiratory muscle force and lung volume changes in a population of children with sickle cell disease./ British Journal of Haematology 163:112-117, 2013. 

Abstracts

2016

Friedman NL, McDonough JM, Hysinger EB, Allen JL: Bronchodilator responsiveness assessed by the forced oscillometry  and multiple breath washout techniques in preschool children with asthma. Am J Respir Crit Care Med May 2016.

Books

Allen JL, Bryant-Stephens T, Pawlowski N, Editors. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Guide to Childhood Asthma. Wiley-Liss, Philadelphia, PA. 2004

Allen JL, Panitch HB, Rubenstein R, editors. Cystic Fibrosis. Lung Biology in Health and Disease series. New York: Informa Publishing; 2010.

Chapters

2014

Caboot J and Allen JL. Hypoxemia in sickle cell disease:  significance and management. In: “Controversies in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Sickle Cell Lung Disease,” Paediatric Respiratory Reviews, 15: 17-23, 2014.

2011

Mayer OH, Allen JL. Chest wall and spinal deformities. In: Light MJ, Homnick DN, Schechter MS, Blaisdell CJ, Weinberger MM, eds. Pediatric pulmonology. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics; 2011.

2010

Mayer OH, Allen JL. Pulmonary function studies in older children and adults. In: Allen JL, Panitch HB and Rubenstein R, editors. Cystic Fibrosis. Lung Biology in Health and Disease series. Informa Publishing, New York, 2010. 

2008

Weiner D, Helfaer M, Allen JL.:  Respiratory Effects of Anesthesia.  IN: Taussig L and Landau L (eds). Textbook of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine. Second  edition. Mosby Elsevier, Inc. 2008.

Mayer OH, Gripp KW, Allen JL, Wohl MEB: : Chest wall and neuromuscular disease.  IN: Taussig L and Landau L (eds). Textbook of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine. Second  edition. Mosby Elsevier, Inc. 2008.

2006

Mayer OH, Gripp K, Allen JL. Chest wall abnormalities. In Encyclopedia of Respiratory Medicine. Lauren, Shapiro (Eds). Academic Press/Elsevier, Oxford, UK, 2006.

Allen JL. Bronchiolitis and bronchitis. In Current Pediatric Therapy (18th Edition). Burg, Ingelfinger, Polin, and Gershon (Editors). Elsevier Science, Philadelphia, PA, 2006

2005

Allen JL. Respiratory problems in children with neuromuscular disease.  in Pediatric Pulmonology: The Requisites. HB Panitch (Editor). Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA, 2005.  

Allen JL. Respiratory Physiology Seminars: A Pediatric Pulmonologist's Memories.  In: Schraufnagel, DE. "I Remember…" Reflections on the American Thoracic Society's First Century. American Thoracic Society, NY, 2005.

2004

Pawlowski N, Allen J. When your child has asthma. In: Allen JL, Bryant-Stephens T, Pawlowski N, Editors. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Guide to Asthma. Wiley-Liss, Philadelphia, PA. 2004. 

Palmer J, Allen JL, Mayer O. Tidal breathing measurements. In: Panitch HB, ed. Infant lung function testing Symposium. NeoReviews On-line Journal. 5e186-193, 2004. 

Allen J. Diagnosing asthma. In: Allen JL, Bryant-Stephens T, Pawlowski N, Editors. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Guide to Childhood Asthma. Wiley-Liss, Philadelphia, PA. 2004. 

2003

Flores- Arroyo HL and Allen JL:  Histoplasmosis.  The 5- Minute Pediatric Consultant. Schwarz MW (eds.). Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia  2003.

2002

Allen JL, Gripp K. Development of the thoracic cage. In: Haddad GG, Abman SH, Chernick V, editors. Chernick-Mellins: basic mechanisms of pediatric respiratory disease. Philadelphia: B.C. Decker;  2002. 

Weiner DJ, Allen JL. Pulmonary physiology.  In: Festa CJ, editor. Clinical guidelines for mechanical ventilation. Newtown (PA): Handbooks in Healthcare;  2002.

1999

Allen JL, Wohl MEB. Chest wall and neuromuscular disease. I:n Taussig L, Landau L, editors. Textbook of pediatric respiratory medicine. Philadelphia: Mosby Year Book, Inc.; 1999.

1996

Allen JL, Sivan Y. Chest wall function. In: Stocks J, Sly P, Tepper R, Morgan W, editors. Infant respiratory function testing. New York: Wiley-Liss; 1996.

Posters and Presentations

Lectures by Invitation

2016

Allen JL. High frequency oscillatory ventilation. In postgraduate course: The physiology of pediatric respiratory failure. Presented at: American Thoracic Society; 2016 May; San Francisco, CA.

Allen JL. Night and day: Intermittent hypoxemia in sickle cell disease. In Scientific Symposium: Sickle cell disease and the lung across the lifespan. Presented at: American Thoracic Society; 2016 May; San Francisco, CA.

2015

Allen JL. Lung function testing in asthma. Presented at: PA Academy of Family Physicians; 2015 Nov.

Allen JL. Cental and peripheral airway obstruction: Diagnosis with lung function testing. Presented at: 2nd International Forum on Pediatric Development. Beijing National Convention Ctr; 2015 Oct; Beijing, PRC.

2014

Allen JL. Chest Wall Physiology. In postgraduate course: Pediatric Respiratory Physiology in Health and Disease. Presented at: Annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society; 2014 May 17; San Diego, CA.

2013

Allen JL. Ventilation/Perfusion Matching. In postgraduate course: Pediatric Respiratory Physiology: What’s right and When it goes wrong. Presented at: Annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society;2013 May 17; Philadelphia PA.

Awards and Honors

2022, Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors in Pediatric Pulmonology

2017, Edwin L Kendig Award, American Academy of Pediatrics

2015, Visiting Professorship, Beijing Children's Hospital, Beijing, PRC

2013, Listing, "Philadelphia Super Doctors®"

2013, Listing Suburban Life Magazine,Philly Suburbs, Top Doctors for Children

2013, Listing U.S. News and World Report: Nation’s top Pediatric Pulmonologists

2012-present, John Morgan Society, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

2012,  Faculty Mentor Award, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

2012, 2013  Listing, “Philadelphia Super Doctors ®”

2004-2013,  Listing, “The Best Doctors in America”

2008-2013, Faculty Teaching Honor Roll, Residency Program, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

2004-2005, Faculty Teaching Honor Roll, Residency Program, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

2001, Listing, "Top Docs for Kids," Philadelphia Magazine

1998-2000 Member, Pediatric Pulmonary Sub-Board, American Board of Pediatrics

- Term 2001-2006

- Elected Chairman 2005-6

1998, Elected Chairman, Pediatric Assembly, American Thoracic

- Society (Term 1999-2001)

1999-2010, Listing “Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare”

1997-2007, Listing “Who’s Who in Science and Engineering”

1996-1997, Listing “The Best Doctors in America - Northeast Region”, Woodward, White Inc.

1996-present, Listing “Who’s Who in the World”

1996-present, Listing “ Who’s Who in America”

1995,  Listing "Who's Who in American Education"

1994, Listing, "Who's Who in the East"

1992-present, Society for Pediatric Research

1987,  Listing, "Best Doctors in the Delaware Valley", Philadelphia Magazine

1984-1986, Parker B. Francis Award in Pulmonary Research

1978, Sandoz Award for Medical Research, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Editorial and Academic Positions

Editorial Positions

2003-present, Editorial Board, Pediatric Pulmonology
2012-present, Deputy Editor (Pediatrics), Annals of the American Thoracic Society

Reviewer

American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
American Review of Respiratory Disease
Anesthesia and Analgesia
Chest
Journal of Applied Physiology
Journal of Pediatrics
New England Journal of Medicine
Pediatric Emergency Care
Pediatric Research
Respiratory Medicine

Academic and Institutional Committees

2013-present, Chair, Search Committee, Pulmonary Division Basic Science

2010-present, Chair, Pulmonary Scientific Review Group for the Committee on Protection of Human Subjects, Institutional Review Board, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

2004- Chair, Search Committee for Medical Director, Lung Transplantation Program, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

2004-present, Search Committee for Cystic Fibrosis Center Director, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

2000-present, Institutional Asthma Committee, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

1997-present, European Respiratory Society

1992-present, Society for Pediatric Research

1986-present, Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics

2012-present, Clinical Advocacy Committee

2000-present, American Thoracic Society Task Force on Assembly Structure

1993-present, Chairman, Working Group on Clinical Practice Guidelines for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

1982-present, American Thoracic Society

- 1990-present, Joint Committee on Infant Pulmonary Function Testing

- 1993-present, Long Range Planning Committee