Jennifer L. Huggins, MD
- Fellowship Program Director, Division of Rheumatology
- Associate Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics
- jennifer.huggins@cchmc.org
- Board Certified
About
Biography
Before I became a rheumatologist, I worked as a primary care pediatrician. I completed a fellowship in allergy, immunology and rheumatology because I wanted to focus more on immunology. I have a special interest in caring for patients with complex medical needs, which I’ve done throughout my career.
My patients benefit from my diverse training and experience in:
- Adult rheumatology
- Allergy/immunology
- Internal medicine
- Pediatrics
- Pediatric rheumatology
I specialize in the care of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and vasculitis.
I enjoy problem-solving and I take pleasure in learning. I’m efficient, organized and logical — all skills that are valuable in the care of patients with complex medical conditions.
Vaccine administration for immunocompromised patients is an area of focus for me. I’m working with a Pfizer grant to ensure children with complex medical needs receive appropriate vaccinations. This project builds logically on my previous primary care experience, clinical work and commitment to improving vaccination protection for immunocompromised patients.
I am passionate about patient care and strive to be thorough in the care I provide. As the pediatric rheumatology fellowship program director for the Division of Rheumatology, I encourage that same passion and attention to detail in my students.
When I’m not seeing patients or working with fellows, I enjoy outdoor activities, especially tennis.
MD: University of Kansas Medical School, Kansas City, KS.
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, 1986.
Residency: University of Rochester School of Medicine, 1988.
Fellowship: Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology, University of Rochester School of Medicine, 2005.
Fellowship: Pediatric Rheumatology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 2007.
Services and Specialties
Research Areas
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Publications
Safety and effectiveness of abatacept in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: results from the PRINTO/PRCSG registry. Rheumatology. 2024; 63:SI195-SI206.
Disease Course, Treatments, and Outcomes of Children With Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis-Associated Lung Disease. Arthritis Care and Research. 2024; 76:328-339.
Diagnostic Accuracy Study of the Pediatric-Specific Ultrasound Scoring System for the Knee Joint in Children With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Arthritis Care and Research. 2024; 76:251-258.
Deleterious variants in TNFAIP3 are associated with type II and seronegative pediatric autoimmune hepatitis. Journal of Hepatology. 2024; 80:e26-e28.
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and the Assessment of Disease Activity in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Arthritis Care and Research. 2023; 75:1815-1820.
Usefulness of the lupus low disease activity state as a treatment target in childhood-onset SLE. Lupus Science and Medicine. 2023; 10:e000884.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. A Clinician's Pearls & Myths in Rheumatology. : Springer Nature; Springer Nature; 2023.
Alternative Biologic Therapy in Children Failing Conventional TNFα Inhibitors for Refractory, Noninfectious, Chronic Anterior Uveitis. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2022; 244:183-195.
The Impact of a Gamified Curriculum Using Kahoot! on Musculoskeletal Knowledge and Skill Acquisition Among Pediatric Residents. Academic Pediatrics. 2022; 22:1265-1270.
Maintaining Hepatitis B Protection in Immunocompromised Pediatric Rheumatology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients. The Journal of rheumatology. 2021; 48:1314-1321.
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