Bio
Dr. Frankovich is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy, Immunology Rheumatology (AIR) at Stanford University/Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital (LPCH). Her clinical expertise is in systemic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases that co-occur with psychiatric symptoms. She completed her training in pediatrics, pediatric rheumatology, and clinical epidemiology at Stanford University/LPCH. She directs the Stanford PANS Program (2012- present) where she and her collaborators have created a longitudinal clinical database and large biorepository of patient and control biospecimens. In addition to generating clinical data to better understand the PANS illness, she is collaborating with 10 basic science labs who aim to understand the immunological underpinnings of the illness.
Clinical Focus
- Pediatric Acute Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS)
- Pediatric Rheumatology
Administrative Appointments
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PANS Program Director, Stanford Children's Hospital (2012 - Present)
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Clinical Assistant Professor, now Associate Professor, Pediatric Rheumatology, Stanford Children’s Hospital (2010 - Present)
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Instructor, General Pediatrics & Pediatric Rheumatology, Stanford Children's Hospital (2008 - 2010)
Honors & Awards
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Howard Hughes Summer Research Award, Howard Hughes Medical Institute (1990)
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Outstanding Research Award, Arizona/Nevada Academy of Science (1991)
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Phi Beta Kappa, University of Nevada (1994)
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Honors College, Distinction in Cytogenetics, University of Nevada (1995)
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Summa Cum Laude, University of Nevada (1995)
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School of Medicine Academic Excellence Award, University of Nevada School of Medicine (1998)
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School of Medicine Professionalism Award, University of Nevada School of Medicine (1999)
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Alpha Omega Alpha Award, University of Nevada School of Medicine (2000)
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Senatorial Recognition, Regents Scholar Award, University of Nevada Board of Regents (2001)
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Chrysalis Award and Scholarship, American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (2001)
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Excellence in Pediatrics, University of Nevada School of Medicine (2001)
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Clinical Case Award, Clinical Immunology Society, Systemic Autoimmune Disease (2008)
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Junior Faculty, Clinical Award of Excellence, Stanford Children's Hospital (2014)
Professional Education
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Fellowship:Stanford University Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship (2008) CA
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Residency:Stanford University Pediatric Residency (2004) CA
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Board Certification: Pediatric Rheumatology, American Board of Pediatrics (2009)
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Board Certification: Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics (2004)
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Medical Education:University of Nevada School of Medicine (2001) NV
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Masters, Stanford University, Clinical Epidemiology (2009)
Community and International Work
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PANS Physician Network
Topic
PANS/PANDAS
Populations Served
PANS/PANDAS
Location
Bay Area
Ongoing Project
Yes
Opportunities for Student Involvement
Yes
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PANS Physician Network
Topic
PANS/PANDAS
Partnering Organization(s)
PPN
Populations Served
PNAS/PANDAS
Location
Bay Area
Ongoing Project
Yes
Opportunities for Student Involvement
Yes