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Pediatric Pulmonary Division

Department of Pediatrics in the College of Medicine

Carmen Leon Astudillo

Carmen Leon Astudillo, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department: MD-PEDS-PULMONARY
Business Phone: (352) 273-8381
Business Email: cleonastudillo@ufl.edu

About Carmen Leon Astudillo

Carmen Leon Astudillo, MD, is a board-certified pediatric pulmonologist. She received her medical degree from Universidad del Azuay, in Ecuador. After completing her pediatric residency at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, she trained in Pediatric Pulmonology at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Leon Astudillo joined the University of Florida as a clinical assistant professor in 2018.

Board Certifications

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
    American Board of Pediatrics
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics

Clinical Profile

Specialties
  • Pediatrics
Subspecialties
  • Pediatric Neuromuscular
  • Pediatric Pulmonary
Areas of Interest
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
  • Asthma
  • Asthma in children

Publications

2019
An Unusual Case of Noisy Breathing in an Infant.
Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. 15(1):149-152 [DOI] 10.5664/jcsm.7590. [PMID] 30621832.
2 citations · PubMed · Publisher’s Site
2019
International Medical Graduates in Pediatrics: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
JAMA pediatrics. 173(3):217-218 [DOI] 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2018.4606. [PMID] 30667478.
1 citation · PubMed · Publisher’s Site
2018
Breath-based diagnosis of fungal infections.
Journal of breath research. 12(2) [DOI] 10.1088/1752-7163/aa98a1. [PMID] 29109305.
8 citations · PubMed · Publisher’s Site
2018
Performance of International Medical Graduates in Pediatric Residency: A Study of Peer and Faculty Perceptions.
Academic pediatrics. 18(7):728-732 [DOI] 10.1016/j.acap.2018.07.006. [PMID] 30056222.
4 citations · PubMed · Publisher’s Site
2016
Uncovering a Unique Cause of Parotitis in an Adolescent.
Clinical pediatrics. 55(9):880-2 [DOI] 10.1177/0009922815603677. [PMID] 26324663.
PubMed · Publisher’s Site

Grants

Dec 2021 ACTIVE
A Phase 3 Multinational, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Systemic Gene Delivery Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of SRP-9001 in Subjects with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (EMBARK)
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL CORP via SAREPTA THERAPEUTICS
Jul 2021 ACTIVE
CTOA
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: UNIV OF FLORIDA
Jul 2012 – Jun 2022
Earl and Christy Powell University Chair in Gene Therapy and Genetics Research – F017885/6
Role: Project Manager
Funding: UF FOUNDATION

Education

Fellowship – Pediatric Pulmonology
2015-2018 · Boston Children's Hospital
Residency – Pediatrics
2012-2015 · Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
M.D.
2004-2010 · Universidad del Azuay

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 273-8381
Emails:
Business:
cleonastudillo@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
1600 SW ARCHER RD
PEDIATRIC – PULMONARY DIVISION
 GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Business Street:
HD-506
1600 SW ARCHER RD
 Gainesville FL 32610