Dr. Krithika Lingappan, an esteemed physician-scientist, has been appointed as the new Section Head of Neonatology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, effective September 1.
Dr. Krithika Lingappan, a distinguished Indian American physician-scientist known for her work on the biological mysteries of neonates, has been appointed as the Section Head of Neonatology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. She will officially take on her new role on September 1.
Lingappan joins the University of Colorado Anschutz from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, where she was recently promoted to tenured professor of pediatrics in the Division of Neonatology.
Her journey to becoming a leader in American medicine began in India, where she earned her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 2002 from Kilpauk Medical College in Chennai. Before relocating to the United States, she enhanced her clinical skills as a resident at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh.
Upon moving to the U.S., Lingappan completed a pediatric residency at the University of Chicago followed by a fellowship at Texas Children’s Hospital. While at Baylor College of Medicine, she balanced her clinical responsibilities with rigorous academic research, earning both a PhD and an MS in the Clinical Scientist Training Program.
Lingappan is internationally recognized for her expertise in neonatal care, particularly her pioneering research on sex-specific mechanisms of neonatal lung injury. Her studies investigate the differing clinical outcomes faced by premature male and female infants, a critical area of inquiry in neonatology.
Her research has garnered substantial funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and she has authored over 80 peer-reviewed papers throughout her career. In 2022, her contributions to the field were formally acknowledged when she was elected to the American Pediatric Society.
In addition to her research achievements, Lingappan is committed to mentoring the next generation of medical professionals. Throughout her tenure at Baylor and the Perelman School of Medicine, she has guided a diverse array of students, from medical residents to postdoctoral fellows, emphasizing the importance of “paying it forward.”
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus expressed confidence in Lingappan’s capabilities, stating, “Dr. Lingappan brings an exceptional record of clinical innovation and program development.” In her new role, she will oversee neonatal operations and quality improvement across a broad perinatal network, further solidifying the section’s reputation as a national leader in both research innovation and high-stakes clinical care.
Her appointment is anticipated to enhance the University of Colorado Anschutz’s commitment to advancing neonatal health and improving outcomes for the youngest patients.
According to The American Bazaar, Lingappan’s leadership is expected to make a significant impact in the field of neonatology in Colorado.