Marisa Couluris, DO
After graduating from Emory University, Dr. Couluris worked at the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta and the University of California, San Francisco where she was engaged in clinical research related to HIV infection. After earning her DO degree in 2001, she continued her training in Pediatrics at the University of South Florida and joined the faculty in 2004 as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics. Dr. Couluris has a passion for pulmonary research. Her other scholarly interests include the promotion of evidence-based medical education.
Education & Training
| B.S. | Emory University, Atlanta; Biology, 1995 |
| D.O. | Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2001 |
| M.P.H | University of South Florida; Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 1985 |
| Pediatric Residency | University of South Florida College of Medicine, 2004 |
Board Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics
Scholarly Activity and Interests
Dr. Couluris has an interest in pulmonology research related to pulmonary fibrosis, primary ciliary disorders, asthma and cystic fibrosis. She is also an investigator for several studies of cachexia related to cancer treatment.
Selected Publications
Lejkowski-Couluris M, Maheschwari A, Calhoun DA, Christensen RD, Skoda-Smith S, Dabrow S. Persistent perianal abscess in early infancy as a presentation of autoimmune neutropenia. J Perinatol. 2003; 23(5):428-430.
Couluris M, Schnapf BM, Gilbert-Barness E. Intralobar pulmonary sequestration associated with a congenital pulmonary airway malformation type II. Fet Pediatr Pathol. 2007; 26(5):207-212
Gross-King M, Booth-Jones M, Couluris M. Neurocognitive impairment in children treated for cancer: How do we measure cognitive outcomes? J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2008; 25(4):227-231
Couluris M, Mayer JLR, Freyer DR, Sandler E, Xu P, Krischer JP. The effect of cyprohepatadine hydrochloride and megestrol acetate on weight in children with cancer/treatment-related cachexia. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2008; 30(11):791-797.
