Dr. Norman Maldonado Simons
Contact Info
Education
- Degree: M.D. – UPR, School of Medicine, 1959
- Degree: B.S., Interamerican University, San Germán, PR – 1955
- INTERSHIP: D.C. General Hospital Washington, 1959-60,
- RESIDENCY: Internal Medicine, University Hospital San Juan, PR, 1964
- FELLOWSHIP: Hematology, University Hospital, San Juan, Puerto Rico
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Associate Professor of Medicine – 1972
Professor of Medicine, 1978-91
Professor of Medicine (Ad Honorem) 1992-present
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
The production of antibodies against the intestinal mucosa in rabbits by the infection of rat intestinal epithelial cells with Freunds Adjuvant. In this study, immunodifflsion and immunofluorescent techniques were used.
Study Of human chromosomes using peripheral blood cultures and direct bone marrow techniques in patients with congenital anomalies, endocrine diseases, malignant diseases, and metabolic disorders (2 1/2 years).
Clinical research in the therapy of Multiple Myeloma with particular emphasis on immunoglobulin suppression using paper electrophoresis and quantitative immunoglobulin techniques.
Immunofluorescent study of the intestinal mucosa in patients with Tropical Sprue in search of antibodies.
Clinical studies in Tropical Sprue with relation to immunology and antimicrobial therapy.
Clinical Research in Cancer Chemotherapy with emphasis in Leukemia.