David K. Stevenson
David K. Stevenson | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Kendal Stevenson Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Stanford University (BA, 1971) University of Washington School of Medicine (MD, 1975) |
| Known for | Research on neonatal jaundice, bilirubin metabolism, and prevention of preterm birth |
| Awards | John Howland Award Member, National Academy of Medicine Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Neonatology |
| Institutions | Stanford University School of Medicine |
David Kendal Stevenson is an American neonatologist and academic leader. He is the Harold K. Faber Professor of Pediatrics at the Stanford University School of Medicine and serves as the Charles B. and Ann L. Johnson Director of the March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center at Stanford. Stevenson was elected to the National Academy of Medicine in 2012 and received the John Howland Award in 2019.
Early life and education
Stevenson was born in Rochester, New York. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Stanford University in 1971 and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1975.[1]
Career
Stevenson joined the faculty of Stanford University School of Medicine in 1979. He progressed through the academic ranks to become Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine. In 1992, he was named the Harold K. Faber Professor of Pediatrics.
He served as Chief of the Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine from 1989 to 2007. During this period, he also directed the Johnson Center for Pregnancy and Newborn Services at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. He was Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the School of Medicine from 2001 to 2013 and Vice Dean from 2006 to 2013. From 2014 to 2024, he served as Senior Associate Dean for Maternal and Child Health and co-directed the Stanford Child Health Research Institute.[2] He also served as Director of the March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center at Stanford.[3][4]
Stevenson was President of the American Pediatric Society from 2005 to 2006.[5]
Stevenson also held leadership roles in clinical and translational research at Stanford, including serving as co-director of the Stanford Center for Clinical and Translational Research and Education. In 2025, he was appointed Charles B. and Ann L. Johnson Director of the March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center.[6]
Honors and awards
- Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics[7]
- Virginia Apgar Award in Perinatal Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics, 2006[8]
- Alwin C. Rambar–James B.D. Mark Award for Excellence in Patient Care, 2009[9]
- Albion Walter Hewlett Award, 2009[10]
- Elected to the National Academy of Medicine, 2012[11]
- Joseph W. St. Geme, Jr. Leadership Award, Federation of Pediatric Organizations, 2016[12]
- Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science, 2017[13]
- Frank H. Morriss Jr. Leadership Award, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, 2017[14]
- John Howland Award, American Pediatric Society, 2019[15][16]
- Maternal Child Health Research Institute Visionary Leadership Award, 2024[17]
- Dean’s Medal, Stanford University School of Medicine, 2024[18]
References
- ^ "David K. Stevenson, MD, 2016 St. Geme Awardee". American Board of Pediatrics. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ Digitale, Erin (3 October 2014). "Stevenson becomes school's senior associate dean for maternal and child health". Stanford University.
- ^ "Awardee March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center". Maternal & Child Health Research Institute. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Our history". March of Dimes. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Past Presidents". American Pediatric Society.
- ^ "David K. Stevenson, M.D." Stanford Medicine. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ Pediatrics, American Academy of (1987). Fellowship Directory. The Academy.
- ^ "The Virginia Apgar Award in Neonatal Medicine". AAP.
- ^ "Dean's Newsletter - Commencement and Awards Issue" (PDF). med.stanford.edu. June 15, 2009.
- ^ "Albion Walter Hewlett Award". Stanford, Department of Medicine. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "David Kendal Stevenson - NAM". Nam.edu.
- ^ "JOSEPH W. ST. GEME, Jr. LEADERSHIP AWARD – Federation of Pediatric Organizations". Federation of Pediatric Organizations.
- ^ "2017 AAAS Fellows Recognized for Advancing Science | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)". American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
- ^ "Nominations for Frank H. Morriss, Jr. Leadership Award – University of Iowa College of Public Health". Uiowa.edu. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Awards –". American Pediatric Society.
- ^ "Dr. David Stevenson Receives 2019 John Howland Award". American Board of Pediatrics. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Visionary Leadership Award". Nimc.gov.ng.
- ^ "2024 Deans Medal David K. Stevenson, MD". Stanford Department of Pediatrics. 22 November 2024.