Beth Thielen , MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
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Titles
Faculty Member, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Education
MD, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
PhD in Global Health & Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Fellowships
Residency in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School
Fellowship in Adult & Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Minnesota Medical School
Licensures and Certifications
Infectious Diseases, American Board of Pediatrics
American Board of Internal Medicine
Infectious Diseases, American Board of Internal Medicine
Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
Biography
Dr. Thielen is a physician-scientist trained in adult and pediatric infectious diseases. She joined the faculty in pediatrics in 2020 and is developing a translational research program focused on the molecular epidemiology and viral pathogenesis of human respiratory viral infections including influenza and respiratory syncytial virus. She also has interests in clinical immunology, the role that host genetic variation plays in the response to infectious diseases, and the global burden of respiratory infections.
Research
Research Summary
Dr. Thielen has clinical and research interests in the pathogenesis of respiratory viruses, including influenza viruses and respiratory syncytial virus. She will be continuing work started during her fellowship with Dr. Ryan Langlois (Microbiology) studying differences in the innate immune response to these viruses in primary human cells. She also has clinical interests in other infections of immunocompromised patients, clinical immunology, and travel medicine.
Honors and Recognition
Team Science Award, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota (2023)
M Physicians Clinical Excellence Honor, M Physicians (2022)
Minneapolis - St. Paul “Top Doctors, Rising Star Edition”, Minneapolis - St. Paul Magazine
Minnesota Monthly "Top Doctor", Minnesota Monthly Magazine
Minneapolis - St. Paul “Top Doctors”, Minneapolis - St. Paul Magazine