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Dr. Tapia's research program focuses on understanding the central nervous system complications of obstructive sleep apnea in children.
Education and Training
MD, University of Concepcion, Chile, 1993
MTR, University of Pennsylvania (Translational Research), 2014
Titles and Academic Titles
Attending Physician
Director, Pulmonary Medicine Fellowship Program
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Professional Memberships
American Thoracic Society, 2006-
Sleep Research Society, 2007-
American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 2010-
Pediatric Pulmonary Training Directors Association, 2014-
Pennsylvania Sleep Society, 2014-
Society for Pediatric Research, 2017-
Professional Awards
European Respiratory Society Travel Award, 2002
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Travel Award, 2003
American College of Chest Physicians Travel Award, 2005
Associated Professional Sleep Societies Honorable Research abstract award, 2008
Clinical and Translational Research Center Junior Investigator Pilot Grant Program, 2010
American Board of Sleep Medicine Junior Faculty Award, American Sleep Medicine Foundation, 2013
Carole L. Marcus Outstanding Achievement Award, American Thoracic Society, 2018