Asim Maqbool, MD

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Asim Maqbool, MD, is a board certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Board Certified Nutrition Pediatrician in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is also the Director of CHOP's Center for Pancreatic Disorders.

Areas of Expertise: 22q deletion syndrome, Common and complex gastroesophageal reflux disease, Cystic fibrosis, Failure to thrive, Feeding and swallowing disorders, General GI Diseases, Nutritional and Growth Issues, Pancreatic disease, pancreatitis, pancreatic insufficiency, Nutrition, Eosinophilic esophagitis, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Locations: Main Hospital; Specialty Care, King of Prussia; Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care

Book appointment 215-590-3630

Education and Training

Medical School

MD - George Washington University, Washington, DC

Internship

Pediatrics - Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI

Residency

Pediatrics - Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI

Fellowship

Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition - Johns Hopkins Hospitals, Baltimore, MD
Nutrition Research - Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

Board Certification

Pediatric Gastroenterology – American Board of Pediatrics
Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics
Physician Nutrition Specialist (PNS) – National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists (NBPNS)

Titles and Academic Titles

Attending Physician

Co-Lead Aerodigestive Center

Interim Nutrition Fellowship Director

Director, Center for Pancreatic Disorders

Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Conditions Treated

Departments and Services

Research Interests

Nutrition and cystic fibrosis
Fatty acid and phospholipid metabolism

Publications

Papers

2019

Perito ER, Palermo TM, Pohl JF, Mascarenhas M, Abu-El-Haija M, Barth B, Bellin MD, Fishman DS, Freedman S, Gariepy C, Giefer M, Gonska T, Heyman MB, Himes RW, Husain SZ, Lin T, Liu Q, Maqbool A, McFerron B, Morinville VD, Nathan JD, Ooi CY, Rhee S, Schwarzenberg SJ, Shah U, Troendle DM, Werlin S, Wilschanski M, Zheng Y, Zimmerman MB, Lowe M, Uc A.: Factors Associated With Frequent Opioid Use in Children With Acute Recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis. JPGN Page: [Epub ahead of print] September  2019.

Liu QY, Abu-El-Haija M, Husain SZ, Barth B, Bellin M, Fishman DS, Freedman SD, Gariepy CE, Giefer MJ, Gonska T, Heyman MB, Himes R, Lin TK, Maqbool A, Mascarenhas M, McFerron BA, Morinville VD, Nathan JD, Ooi CY, Perito ER, Pohl JF, Rhee S, Schwarzenberg SJ, Shah U, Troendle D, Werlin SL, Wilschanski M, Zimmerman MB, Lowe ME, Uc A. : Risk Factors for Rapid Progression From Acute Recurrent to Chronic Pancreatitis in Children: Report From INSPPIRE. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr.  69(2): 206-211, August 2019.

Bellin MD, Lowe M, Zimmerman MB, Wilschanski M, Werlin S, Troendle DM, Shah U, Schwarzenberg SJ, Pohl JF, Perito E, Ooi CY, Nathan JD, Morinville VD, McFerron BA, Mascarenhas MR, Maqbool A, Liu Q, Lin TK, Husain SZ, Himes R, Heyman MB, Gonska T, Giefer MJ, Gariepy CE, Freedman SD, Fishman DS, Barth B, Abu-El-Haija M, Uc A. : Diabetes Mellitus in Children with Acute Recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis: Data from the INSPPIRE Cohort. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2019 Aug 27. [Epub ahead of print]. August 2019.

Lin Tom K, Abu-El-Haija Maisam, Nathan Jaimie D, Palermo Joseph P, Barth Bradley, Maqbool Asim, et al. Pancreas Divisum in Pediatric Acute Recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis: Report From INSPPIRE. Journal of clinical gastroenterology 53(6): e232-e238, Jul 2019.

Schwarzenberg SJ, Uc A, Zimmerman B, Wilschanski M, Wilcox CM, Maqbool A, et al. Chronic Pancreatitis: Pediatric and Adult Cohorts Show Similarities in Disease Progress Despite Different Risk Factors. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nut 68(4): 566-573, April 2019.

2016

Stallings VA, Schall JI, Maqbool A, Mascarenhas MR, Alshaikh BN, Dougherty KA, Hommel K, Ryan J, Elci OU, Shaw WA: Effect of Oral Lipid Matrix Supplement on Fat Absorption in Cystic Fibrosis:  A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial. JPGN 63(6): 676-80, December 2016.

AL Shaikh B, Schall JI, Maqbool A, Mascarenhas M, Bennett MJ, Stallings VA.: Choline supplementation alters some amino acid concentrations with no change in homocysteine in children with cystic fibrosis and pancreatic insufficiency. Nutrition Research 36(5): 418-29, May 2016.

2015

Schall J, Mascarenhas M, Maqbool A, Hommel K, Dougherty K Shaw W, Stallings VA : Choline Supplementation with a Structured Lipid in Children with Cystic Fibrosis: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial" JPGN 2015 Notes: submitted.

Hommel KA, Rausch J, Kuhl ES, Schall JI, Maqbool A, Mascarenhas MR, Stallings VA. : Adherence to Nutritional Supplementation in Cystic Fibrosis.  Pediatrics 2015 Notes: submitted.

2014

Bertolaso C, Schall JI, Groleau V, Maqbool A, Mascarenhas RM, Dougherty KA, Stallings VA: Fat soluble vitamin status in children with CF and PI receiving a calorie and fat intervention. JPGN 2014 Notes: In press.

Maqbool A, Schall JI, Mascarenhas RM, Dougherty KA, Stallings VA: Vitamin B12 Status in Children with Cystic Fibrosis and Pancreatic Insufficiency. JPGN 58(6), June 2014.

Groleau V, Schall JI, Dougherty KA, Latham NE, Maqbool A, Mascarenhas MR, Stallings VA. : Effect of a dietary intervention on growth and energy expenditure in children with cystic fibrosis. Journl of Cystic Fibrosis 14: S1569-1993, February 2014.

2013

Sahn B, Blinman T, Cahill AM, Bhatti T, Maqbool A, Mamula, Anupindi S: Vascular malformation as a cause of occult GI bleeding, Image of the Month. J Pediatri Gastroenterol Nutr 2013 Notes: In press.

2012

Maqbool A, Schall JI, Gallagher PR, Zemel BS, Strandvik B, Stallings VA. The relationship between type of dietary fat intake and serum fatty acid status in children with cystic fibrosis. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2012 Nov;55(5):605-11. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0b013e3182618f33. Cited in PubMed; PMID 22699835.

Maqbool Asim, Schall Joan I, Gallagher Paul R, Zemel Babette S, Strandvik Birgitta, Stallings Virginia A: The Relationship Between Type of Dietary Fat Intake and Serum Fatty Acid Status in Children with Cystic Fibrosis. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Jun 2012.

2011

Maqbool A, Strandvik B, Stallings VA. The skinny on tuna fat: health implications. Public Health Nutr. 2011 Nov;14(11):2049-54. Epub 2011 Feb 16. Cited in PubMed; PMID 21324226.

Abstracts

2019

Perito ER; Palermo TM, Pohl JF, Mascarenhas M, Abu-El-Haija M, Barth B, Bellin MD, Fishman DS, Freedman S, Gariepy C, Giefer M, Gonska T, Heyman MB, Himes RW. Husain SZ, Lin T, Liu Q, Maqbool A, McFerron B, Morinville VD, Nathan JD, Ooi CY, Rhee S, Schwarzenberg SJ, Shah U, Troendle DM, Werlin S, Wilchanski M, Zimmerman MB, Lowe M, Uc A.: FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH FREQUENT OPIOID USE IN CHILDREN WITH ACUTE RECURRENT AND CHRONIC PANCREATITIS. JPGN- NASPGHAN Annual meeting, Chicago, IL. October 2019. 2019.

Dike C, Zimmerman B, Wilschanski M, Werlin S, Troendle D, Shah U, Schwarzenberg SJ, Rhee S, Pohl J, Perito ER, Ooi CY, Nathan J, Morinville V,  McFerron B, Mascarenhas M, Maqbool A, Liu Q, Lin T, Husain S, Himes R, Heyman MB, Gonska T, Giefer M, Gariepy C, Freedman S, Fishman DS, Bellin M, Barth B, Abu-El-Haija M, Lowe M, Uc A. : REGIONAL VARIATIONS IN CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND MANAGEMENT OF PEDIATRIC ACUTE RECURRENT AND CHRONIC PANCREATITIS: REPORT FROM THE INSPPIRE STUDY. JPGN- NASPGHAN Annual Conference. Chicago, IL October 2019 2019.

Zheng Y, Husain SZ, Zimmerman B, Fishman DS, McFerron B, Shah U, WilschanskI M, Werlin S, Troendle D, Schwarzenberg SJ, Rhee S, Pohl J, Perito ER, Ooi CY, Nathan JD, Morinville VD, Mascarenhas M, Maqbool A, Liu Q, Lin TK, Himes R, Heyman, MB, Gonska T, Giefer MJ, Gariepy CE, Freedman SD, Bellin M, Barth B, Abu-El-Haija M, Lowe ME, Uc A: ASSOCIATION OF AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES IN CHILDREN WITH ACUTE RECURRENT OR CHRONIC PANCREATITIS. DDW. Gastroenterology May 2019.

2017

Liu Q, Abu-El-Haija M, Husain SZ, Zimmerman B, Barth B, Bellin M, Fishman DS, Freedman SD, Gariepy CE, Giefer MJ, Gonska T, Heyman M, Himes R, Lin TK, Lowe M, Maqbool A, Mascarenhas MR, Morinville VD, Nathan JD, Ooi CY, Perito E, Piccoli D, Shah U, Troendle DM, Werlin S, Wilschanski M, Uc A: PRSS1 Mutations and Family History of Chronic Pancreatitis Predict Rapid Progression from Acute Recurrent to Chronic Pancreatitis in Childhood. Gastroenterology  152(5): S126-127, April 2017.

Books

Chapters

2019

Brownell J, McKnight-Menci H, Thornton P, Maqbool A.: Pancreatic Insufficiency and Complications of Surgery. Congenital Pediatric Hyperinsulinism. De Léon-Crutchlow D, Stanley C (eds.). Springer, Page: 131-141, 2019.

Brownell J, McKnight-Menci H, Thornton P, Maqbool A: Pancreatic Insufficiency and Complications of Surgery. Congenital Pediatric Hyperinsulinism. De Leon-Crutchlow D, Stanley C (eds.). Springer, Page: 131-141, 2019.

Maqbool A, Bales C, and Liacouras CA: Intestinal Atresia, Stenosis, and Malrotation. Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st Edition. Kleigman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme J, Schor N, and Behrman RD (eds.). Elsevier, WB Saunders, Philadelphia, Page: 1950-1953, 2019.

Maqbool A, Fiorino K, and Liacouras CA: Motility Disorders and Hirschsprung Disease. Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st Edition. Kleigman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme J, Schor N, and Behrman RD (eds.). Page: 1955-1964, 2019.

Maqbool A, Li BU, Liacouras CA: Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st Edition. Kleigman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme J, Schor N, and Behrman RE (eds.). Elsevier, WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA, Page: 2046-2947, 2019.

Maqbool A, Liacouras CA: Stomach and Intestines: Normal Development, Structure and Function. Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st Edition. Kleigman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme J, Schor N, and Behrman RE (eds.). Elsevier, WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA, Page: 1945, 2019.

Maqbool A, Liacouras CA: Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (Wilkie Syndrome, Cast Syndrome, Arteriomesenteric Duodenal Compression Syndrome). Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st Edition. Kleigman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme J, Schor N, and Behrman RD (eds.). Elsevier, WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA, Page: 1964, 2019.

Maqbool A, Liacouras CA: Pyloric Stenosis and Other Congenital Anomalies of the Stomach. Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st Edition. Kleigman RM, Stanton BF,St. Geme J, Schor N, and Behrman RE (eds.). Elsevier, WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA, Page: 1946-1949, 2019.

Maqbool A, Liacouras CA: Normal Digestive Tract Phenomena. Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st Edition. Kleigman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme J, Schor N, and Behrman RE (eds.). Elsevier, WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA, Page: 1901, 2019.

Maqbool A, Liacouras CA: Foreign Bodies and Bezoars. Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st Edition. Kleigman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme J, Schor N, and Behrman RD (eds.). Elsevier, WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA, Page: 1967-1968, 2019.

Maqbool A, Liacouras CA: Intestinal Duplications, Meckel Diverticulum, and Other Remnants of the Omphalomesenteric Duct. Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st Edition. Kleigman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme J, Schor N, and Behrman RD (eds.). Elsevier, WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA, Page: 1954, 2019.

Maqbool A, Liacouras CA: Major Symptoms and Signs of Digestive Tract Disorders. Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st Edition. Kleigman RM, Stanton BF,St. Geme J, Schor N, and Behrman RE (eds.). Elsevier, WB Saunders, Page: 1902-1911, 2019.

Maqbool A, Liacouras CA: Peritoneal Malformations. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st Edition. Kleigman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme J, Schor N, and Behrman RE (eds.). Elsevier, WB Saunders, Page: 2145, 2019.

Maqbool A, Liacouras CA: Ileus, Adhesions, Intussusception and Closed Loop Obstructions. Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st Edition. Kleigman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme J, Schor N, and Behrman RD (eds.). Elsevier, WB Saunders, Philadelphia PA, Page: 1965-1966, 2019.

Maqbool A, Liacouras CA: Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders. Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st Edition. Kleigman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme J, Schor N, and Behrman RE (eds.). Page: 2041-2045, 2019.

Maqbool A, Parks EP, Shaikhkhalil A, Michell J, Panganiban J, Stallings VA: Nutritional Requirements. Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st Edition. Kleigman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme J, Schor N, and Behrman RE (eds.). Elsevier, WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA, Page: 303-320, 2019.

Maqbool A, Wen JW: Chylous Ascities. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st Edition. Kleigman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme J, Schor N, and Behrman RE (eds.). Elsevier, WB Saunders, Page: 2146, 2019.

Maqbool A, Wen JW: Acute Secondary Localized Peritonitis (Peritoneal Abscess). Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st Edition. Kleigman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme J, Schor N, and Behrman RE (eds.). Elsevier, WB Saunders, Page: 2148, 2019.

Maqbool A, Wen JW: Peritonitis. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st Edition. Kleigman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme J, Schor N, and Behrman RE (eds.). Elsevier, WB Saunders, Page: 2147, 2019.

Maqbool A, Wen JW: Acute Primary Peritonitis. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st Edition. Kleigman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme J, Schor N, and Behrman RE (eds.). Elsevier, WB Saunders, Page: 2147, 2019.

Maqbool A, Wen JW: Ascites. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st Edition. Kleigman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme J, Schor N, and Behrman RE (eds.). Elsevier, WB Saunders, Page: 2145, 2019.

Maqbool A, Wen JW, Liacouras CA: Acute Secondary Peritonitis. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st Edition. Kleigman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme J, Schor N, and Behrman RE (eds.). Elsevier, WB Saunders, Page: 2147, 2019.

2015

Parks EP, Maqbool A, Shaikhkhalil A, Groleau V, Dougherty KA, Stallings VA: Nutritional Requirements. Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, 20th Edition. Kliegman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme J, Schor N, and Behrman RE  (eds.). Elsevier, WB Saunders, Philadelphia PA, 2015 Notes: in press.

Maqbool A, Strandvik B: "Dietary Fat and Fat Metabolism in Cystic Fibrosis. Nutrition in Cystic Fibrosis: A Guide for Clinicians. Springer's Nutrition and Health series. Yen, EH and Leonard A (eds.). Springer Medical. New York, NY  2015 Notes: In press.

Maqbool A, Olsen I, and Zemel B: "Clinical Assessment of Nutritional Status"  Nutrition in Pediatrics, 5th Edition. Duggan C, Watkins JB, Koletzko B, and Walker WA  (eds.). PMPH; Shelton, CT 2015, 2015 Notes: in press.

2013

Maqbool A, Olsen I, and Zemel B : Clinical Assessment of Nutritional Status. Nutrition in Pediatrics, 5th Edition. Duggan C, Watkins JB, Koletzko B, and Walker WA (eds.). PMPH; Shelton, CT 2013 2013 Notes: (in press).

Maqbool, A: Colon: Structure, Function and Disorders Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition, 3rd Edition. Caballero B, Allen L, Prentice A (eds.). Elsevier Science, London, the United Kingdom 2012 2013 Notes: in press.

Parks EP, Maqbool A, Shaikhkhalil A, Groleau V, Dougherty KA, Stallings VA: Nutritional Requirements. Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, 20th Edition. Kliegman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme J, Schor N, and Behrman RE (eds.). Elsevier, WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 2013 Notes: In Press.

2012

Maqbool A, Prout E, Dougherty K, Stallings VA. Adolescent nutrition. In: Bowman BA, Russell RM, editors. Present knowledge in nutrition, 10th ed. Washington DC: International Life Sciences Institute; 2012. p. 637-53.

2011

Maqbool A, Stettler N, Stallings VA. Nutritional requirements. In: Kliegman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme J, Schor N, Behrman RE, editors. Nelson's textbook of pediatrics. 19th ed.  Philadelphia: Elsevier, WB Saunders; 2011.

Maqbool A, Lukens C. Feeding dysfunction in children with eosinophilic esophagitis. In: Liacouras C, Furuta G, editors. Eosinophilic esophagitis. New York: Humana Press; 2011. p. 361-74.

2010

Maqbool A, Stettler N, Stallings VA. Nutritional requirements, In:  Kliegman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme J, Schor N, Behrman RE, editors. Nelson's textbook of pediatrics. 19th ed.  Philadelphia: Elsevier, WB Saunders; 2010.

Maqbool A, Dougherty K, Michel S, Rovner AJ, Stallings VA. Nutrition. In: Allen J, Panitch J, Rubenstein R, editors. Cystic fibrosis (lung biology in health and disease series). New York: Informa Healthcare; 2010.

Maqbool A, Mascaranhas RM.  Gastrointestinal complications in cystic fibrosis. In: Allen J, Panitch J, Rubenstein R, editors. Cystic fibrosis (lung biology in health and disease series). New York: Informa Healthcare; 2010.

2008

Maqbool A, Stallings VA. Nutrition for children with sickle cell disease. In: Kleinman RE, editor. Pediatric nutrition handbook. 6th ed.  Elk Grove Village:American Academy of Pediatrics; 2008.

Maqbool A, Shingara IO, Stallings VA. Clinical assessment of nutritional status. In: Walker WA, Watkins JB, Duggan C, editors. Nutrition in pediatrics. 4th ed. Hamilton (Ontario): BC Decker; 2008. p. 5-13.

2007

 Maqbool A, Diaz R. Gastrointestinal parasites. In: Piccoli DA, Liacouras C, editors. Pediatric gastroenterology: the requisites. Philadelphia: Elsevier, WB Saunders; 2007. p. 170-77.

Maqbool A. Failure to thrive. In: Piccoli DA, Liacouras C, editors. Pediatric gastroenterology: the requisites. Philadelphia: Elsevier, WB Saunders; 2007. p. 48-63.

2006

Maqbool A. Colon: structure and function. In: Caballero B, Allen L, Prentice A, editors. Encyclopedia of human nutrition. 2nd ed. London (UK): Elsevier Science; 2006. p. 449-60.

Maqbool A. Disorders of the colon. In: Caballero B, Allen L, Prentice A, editors. Encyclopedia of human nutrition. 2nd ed. London (UK): Elsevier Science; 2006. p. 439-48.

Caballero B, Maqbool A. International nutrition. In: Walker WA, Watkins JB. Nutrition in pediatrics: basic science and clinical applications. 3rd ed. Toronto (Canada): BC Decker; 2003. p. 195-204.

2000

Maqbool A. Constipation. In: Lieh Lai M, Fiore M, Lee KJ, editors. Pocket pediatrics. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins; 2000. p. 122.

Maqbool A. Biliary diseases of childhood. In: Lieh Lai M, Fiore M, Lee KJ, editors. Pocket pediatrics. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins; 2000. p. 116.

Maqbool A. Acute diarrhea. In: Lieh Lai M, Fiore M, Lee KJ, editors. Pocket pediatrics. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins; 2000. p. 124.

Maqbool A. Recurrent abdominal pain of childhood. In: Lieh Lai M, Fiore M, Lee KJ, editors. Pocket pediatrics. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins; 2000. p. 116.

Maqbool A. Encopresis. In: Lieh Lai M, Fiore M, Lee KJ, editors. Pocket pediatrics. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins; 2000. p. 123.

Maqbool A. Pancreatitis. In: Lieh Lai M, Fiore M, Lee KJ, editors. Pocket pediatrics. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins; 2000. p. 119.

Maqbool A. Malabsorption syndromes. In: Lieh Lai M, Fiore M, Lee KJ, editors. Pocket pediatrics. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins; 2000. p. 120.

Maqbool A. Chronic diarrhea. In: Lieh Lai M, Fiore M, Lee KJ, editors. Pocket pediatrics. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins; 2000. p. 124.

Posters and Presentations

2019

Stallings VA, Maqbool A, Mascarenhas MR, Schall J: Benefits of LYM-X-SORBTM a Highly Absorbed Structured Lipid Compound, in Children with Cystic Fibrosis and Pancreatic Insufficiency with Varying Degrees of Malabsorption, Oral presentation by Colleague. American Society for Nutrition, Baltimore, MD June 2019.

Zheng Y, Husain SZ, Zimmerman B, Fishman DS, McFerron B, Shah U, Wilschanski M, Werlin SL, Troendle D, Schwarzenberg SJ, Rhee S, Pohl J, Perito ER, Ooi CY, Nathan JD, Morinville VD, Mascarenhas M, Maqbool A, Liu Q, Lin TK, Himes R, Heyman MB, Gonska T, Giefer MJ, Gariepy CE, Freedman SC, Bellin MD, Barth B, Abu-El-Haija M, Lowe ME, UC A: Association of autoimmune diseases in children with acute recurrent or chronic pancreatitis.  Poster presentation. Digestive Disease Week, San Diego, CA May 2019.

2018

Perito ER, Palermo T, Pohl J, Mascarenhas M, Abu-El-Haija M, Barth B, Bellin M, Fishman DS, Freedman SD, Gariepy CE, Giefer MJ, Gonska T, Heyman M, Himes R, Husain SZ, Lin TK, Liu Q, Maqbool A, McFerron B, Morinville VD, Nathan JD, Ooi CY, Rhee S, Schwarzenberg SJ, Shah U, Troendle D, Werlin SL, Wilschanski M, Zimmerman MB, Lowe ME, Uc A: Factors Associated with Frequent Opioid Use in Children with Acute Recurrent or Chronic Pancreatitis. Oral presentation by colleague   American Pancreatic Association annual meeting, Miami, FL Nov 2018.

Perito ER, Palermo T, Pohl J, Mascarenhas M, Abu-El-Haija M, Barth B, Bellin M, Fishman DS, Freedman SD, Gariepy CE, Giefer MJ, Gonska T, Heyman M, Himes R, Husain SZ, Lin TK, Liu Q, Maqbool A, McFerron B, Morinville VD, Nathan JD, Ooi CY, Rhee S, Schwarzenberg SJ, Shah U, Troendle D, Werlin SL, Wilschanski M, Zimmerman MB, Lowe ME, Uc A: Factors Associated with Frequent Opioid Use in Children with Acute Recurrent or Chronic Pancreatitis.  Poster presentation. North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Meeting, Hollywood, FL October 2018.

Liu Q, Abu-El-Haija M, Husain SZ, Barth B, Bellin M, Fishman DS, Freedman SD, Gariepy CE, Giefer MJ, Gonska T, Heyman MB, Himes R, Lin TK, Liu Q, Lowe ME, Maqbool A, Marcarenhas M, Morinville VD, Nathan JD, Ooi CY, Palermo JJ, Perito E, Piccoli DA, Pohl JF, Rhee S, Schwarzenberg SJ, Shah U, Troendle D, Werlin SL, Wilschanski M, Zimmerman MB, Uc A.: PRSS1 Mutations and Family History of Chronic Pancreatitis Predict Rapid Progression from Acute Recurrent to Chronic Pancreatitis in Childhood.  Poster presentation. North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Meeting, Miami, FL Oct 2018.

Dike CR, Zimmerman BM, Wilschanski M, Werlin SL, Troendle D, Shah U, Schwarzenberg SJ, Rhee S, Pohl J, Perito ER, Ooi CY, Nathan JD, Morinville VD, McFerron B, Mascarenhas M, Maqbool A, Liu Q, Lin TK, Husain SZ, Himes R, Heyman MB, Gonska T, Giefer MJ, Gariepy CE, Freedman SD, Fishman DS, Bellin M, Barth B, Abu-El-Haija M, Lowe ME, Uc A: Regional Variations in Clinical Characteristics and Management of Pediatric Acute Recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis:  Report from INSPPIRE Study.  Poster presentation. North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Meeting, Hollywood FL October 2018 Notes: Poster of Distinction.

Bellin MD, Lowe M, Zimmerman B, Zheng Y, Wilschanski M, Werlin S, Troendle D, Shah U, Sellers Z, Schwarzenberg SJ, Pohl J, Perito E. Ooi CHY, Nathan J, Morinville V, McFerron B, Mascarenhas M, Maqbool A, Liu Q, Lin TK, Husain S, Himes R, Heyman M, Gonska T, Giefer M, Gariepy C, Freedman S, Fishman D, Barth B, Abu-El-Haija M, UC A: Diabetes in children with acute recurrent and chronic pancreatitis from the INSPPIRE cohort.  Poster presentation. Digestive Disease Week, Washington, DC June 2018.

Abu-El-Haija M, Lowe, M, Barth B, Bellin M, Fishman D, Freedman S, Gariepy C, Giefer M, Gonska T, Heyman M, Himes R, Husain S, Lin T, Liu Q, Mascarenhas M, Maqbool M, McFerron B, Morinville V, Nathan J, Ooi CY, Perito E, Pohl J, Schwarzenberg SJ, Sellers Z, Shah U, Troendle D, Werlin S, Wilschanski M, Zheng Y Zimmer B, Uc A: Pediatric Chronic Pancreatitis Without Prior Acute or Acute Recurrent Pancreatitis:  A Report from INSPPIRE Consortium.  Poster presentation. Digestive Disease Week, Washington, DC June 2018.

2017

Liu Q, Abu-El-Haija M, Husain SZ Barth B, Bellin M, Fishman DS, Freedman SC, Gariepy CE, Giefer MJ, Gonska T, Heyman MB, Himes R, Lin TK, Liu Q, Lowe ME, Maqbool A, Mascarenhas M, Morinville VD, Nathan JD, Ooi CY, Palermo JJ, Perito E, Piccoli DA, Pohl FJ, Rhee S, Schwarzenberg SJ, Shah U, Troendle D, Werlin SL, Wilschanski M, Zimmerman MB, UC: PRSS1 Mutations and Family History of Chronic Pancreatitis Predict Rapid Progression from Acute Recurrent to Chronic Pancreatitis in Childhood.  Oral presentation by colleague. Digestive Disease Week, Chicago, IL May 2017.

Uc A, LaRusch J, Zimmerman B, Wilschanski M, Werlin S, Troendle DM, Shah U, Schwarzenberg SJ, Rhee S, Pohl J, Piccoli D, Perito E, Palermo JJ, Ooi CY, Nathan JD, Morinville VD, Mascarenhas MR, Maqbool A, Liu Q, Lin TK, Husain SZ, Himes R, Heyman M, Gonska T, Giefer MJ, Gariepy CE, Freedman SD, Fishman DS, Bellin M, Barth B, Abu-El-Haija M, Whitcomb DC, Lowe M: CTRC G60G Variant is Common in Children with Acute Recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis and Associated with Early-Onset Disease. Gastroenterology 152(5): S648, April 2017 Notes: Poster of Distinction.

2016

Scheers I, Palermo JJ, Freedman S, Wilschanski M, Abu-El-Haija M, Barth B, Troendle D, Fishman DS, Giefer MJ, Heyman MB, Perito ER, Husain SZ, Lowe ME, Lin TK, Liu Q, Mascarenhas M, Morinville V, Ooi CY, Schwarzenberg SJ, Werlin S, Zimmerman B, Uc A, Gonska T and on behalf of INSPPIRE Consortium: Autoimmune pancreatitis in children:  working guidelines for diagnosis and treatment.  Oral presentation by colleague. American Pancreatic Association annual meeting, Boston, MA Nov 2016.

Uc A, Abu-El-Haija M, Barth B, Bellin MD, Fishman DS, Freedman SC, Gariepy CE, Gonska T, Heyman MB, Himes R, Husain SZ, Lin TK, Morinville VD, Lowe ME, Nathan DJ, Ooi CY, Palermo  J, Perito E, Pohl JF, Rhee S, Schwarzenberg SJ, Troendle D, Werlin SL, Wilschanski M. Zimmerman B, Lowe MD, on behalf of INSPPIRE Consortium: Impact of Obesity on Pediatric Acute Recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis.  Oral presentation by colleague. World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Montreal, Canada Oct 2016.

Scheers I, Palermo JJ, Freedman S, Wilschanski M, Abu-El-Haija M, Barth B, Troendle D, Fishman DS, Giefer MJ, Heyman MB, Perito ER, Husain SZ, Lowe ME, Lin TK, Liu Q, Mascarenhas M, Morinville V, Ooi CY, Schwarzenberg SJ, Werlin S, Zimmerman B, Uc A, Gonska T on behalf of INSPPIRE Consortium: Autoimmune pancreatitis in children:  working guidelines for diagnosis and treatment.  Oral presentation by colleague. World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Montreal Canada Oct 2016.

Maqbool A, Ryan M, Giordano T, Piccione J, Zur K : Esophagogastroduodenoscopy and Impedance Monitoring in Patients Undergoing Laryngotracheal Reconstruction Abstract 36, Poster Presentation. World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Meeting, Montreal Canada October 2016.

Maqbool A, Ryan M, Giordano T, Piccione J, Zur K : Esophagogastroduodenoscopy and Impedance Monitoring in Patients Undergoing Laryngotracheal Reconstruction Abstract 36, Poster Presentation. World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Meeting October 2016.

Uc A, Abu-El-Haija M, Barth B, Bellin MD, Fishman DS, Freedman SD, Gariepy CE, Gonska T, Heyman MB, Himes R, Husain SZ, Lin TK, Morinville VD, Lowe ME, Nathan JD, Ooi CY, Palermo J, Perito E, Pohl FJ, Rhee S, Schwarzenberg SJ, Troende D. Werlin SL, Wilschanski M, Zimmerman B, on behalf of INSPPIRE Consortium: Impact of Obesity on Pediatric Acute Recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis.  Oral presentation by colleague. Digestive Disease Week, San Diego, CA May 2016.

Lin TK, Abu-El-Haija M, Palermo JJ, Nathan JD, Barth B, Bellin MD, Fishman DS, Freedman SD, Gariepy CE, Gonska T, Heyman MB, Himes R, Husain SZ, Lowe ME, Morinville VD, Lowe ME, Nathan JD, Ooi CY, Perito E, Pohl FJ, Rhee S, Schwarzenberg SJ, Troendle D, Werlin SL, Wilschanski M, Zimmerman B, Uc A on behalf of INSPPIRE Consortium: Pancreas Divisum in Pediatric Acute Recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis.  Poster presentation. Digestive Disease Week, San Diego, CA May 2016.

Invited Lectures

2019

Maqbool A. "Congenital Hyperinsulinism and Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency". Updates in Diagnosis and Management of Hyperinsulinism and Neonatal Hypoglycemia Conference. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, PA. Sep, 2019.

Maqbool A. "Why is Eating Such a Struggle? The Oral, Motor, Sensory and Medical Connection". A Nutritional Journey from Cranium to Colon. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, PA. Sep, 2019.

Maqbool A. "CF-GI: Emerging Concepts, Controversies and Care". Lahore Children's Hospital. Lahore, Pakistan. Jul, 2019.

Maqbool A. "Updates in Pediatric Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency". Department of Pediatrics, Shaikh Zayed Hospital and Postgraduate Institute, Lahore, Pakistan. Jul, 2019.

Maqbool A. "Congenital Hyperinsulinism and Gastrointestinal Issues. Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, PA. Jul, 2019.

2018

Maqbool A. "Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency: Etiology, Evaluation, and Management." Lahore Children's Hospital. Lahore, Pakistan. Jun, 2018.

Maqbool A. "Constipation in Pediatrics," Khorfakkhan Hospital. Khorfakkhan, United Arab Emirates. Feb, 2018.

2017

Maqbool A. "Acid blockers and Cystic Fibrosis: Reasons, Risks, Rational for Use," Lahore Children's Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. Dec, 2017.

Maqbool A. "Acid Reduction in Cystic Fibrosis: Indications, Implications," North American Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Conference, Indianapolis, IN. Nov, 2017.

Maqbool A. "Multidisciplinary Approach to Nutrition," Panel Discussion.  North American Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Conference, Indianapolis, IN. Nov, 2017.

Maqbool A. "Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Cystic Fibrosis," North American Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Conference, Indianapolis, IN. Nov, 2017.

Maqbool A. "Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis in Pediatrics,"  Annual Gastroenterology and Nutrition Symposium: Contemporary Issues in Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Hepatology. K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital, Neptune City, NJ. Sep, 2017.

Maqbool A. "Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency: Etiology, Evaluation, and Management," Department of Pediatrics, Sheikh Zayed Hospital and Federal Postgraduate Institute, Lahore, Pakistan. Jul, 2017.

Maqbool A. "Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency and Congenital Hyperinsulinism," 2017 Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference, Galloway, NJ. Jul, 2017.

Maqbool A. "Fatty Acids in Health and Disease," Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA. Jan, 2017.

2016

Maqbool A. "A Case of Cystic Fibrosis, Abdominal Pain and Weight Loss." Cystic Fibrosis Foundation DIGEST Webinar. Dec, 2016.

Maqbool A. "Pediatric Dysphagia, Reflux, and Aerodigestive Disorders," American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Philadelphia, PA. Nov, 2016.

Maqbool A. "Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency," 23rd Biennial Conference of the Pakistan Pediatrics Association. Islamabad, Pakistan. Nov, 2016.

Maqbool A. "Pancreatitis: Then and Now," 23rd Biennial Conference of the Pakistan Pediatrics Association. Islamabad, Pakistan. Nov, 2016.

Maqbool A. "Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis in Pediatrics," Annual Gastroenterology and Nutrition Symposium: Contemporary Issues in Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Hepatology. K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital, Neptune City, NJ. Sep, 2016.

Maqbool A. "Gastroenterological, Hepatic and Nutritional Aspects of CF Care in Children". The Aga Khan University Hospital. Karachi, Pakistan, August 2016.

Maqbool A. "The Clinical Relevance of Fatty Acid Abnormalities in Cystic Fibrosis". The War Memorial Red Cross Children's Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa. July 19, 2016.

Maqbool A. "Pediatric Pancreatitis". Department of Pediatrics, Sheikh Zayed Hospital and Federal Postgraduate Institute, Lahore, Pakistan. July 20th, 2016.

Maqbool A. "CF: Pediatric GI and Nutritional issues". Clinical Pathology Conference, Lahore Children's Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. July 21st, 2016.

Maqbool A. "Cystic Fibrosis: Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Aspects" Master Class. First Pediatrics. Austria-Mexico Foundation. Cuernavaca, Mexico. May 12, 2016.

Maqbool A. "Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency". First Pediatrics. Austria-Mexico Foundation. Cuernavaca, Mexico. May 12, 2016.

Awards and Honors

2022, Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

2016, Fellow's Faculty Teaching Award, Nutrition. Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

2015, Fellow Faculty Honor Role, Nutrition. Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

2012-2013, Pediatric Residency Faculty Honor Roll, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

2012-2013, Fellow Faculty Honor Roll

2008, NASPGHAN Travel Award, 3rd World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Iguassu Falls, Brazil

2001, Senior Fellow Travel Award 9th Symposium on Neurogastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Motility Maui, HI

Editorial and Academic Positions

Editorial positions

2015-present, Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, Reviewer
2012-present, Occasional Reviewer, Medscape (www.medscape.com) 
2005-present, Ad Hoc Reviewer, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Academic and institutional committees

2015-present, Pediatric Gastroenterology Liaison, International Medicine
2013-present, CHOP Thickening Focus Group

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in professional organizations

2005-present, American Society for Clinical Nutrition

2005-present, Society International Nutrition Research Section

2000-present, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

  • 2012-2015, Nutrition Subcommittee Member

2000-present, American Gastroenterology Association

  • 2015-present, Pancreas Subcommittee

1997-present, American Academy of Pediatrics