Associate Professor — Status Only

Christopher Tomlinson

Department of Nutritional Sciences

MD, PhD

christopher.tomlinson@sickkids.ca

Publications

Location

Hospital for Sick Children

Address

555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5G 1X8

Research Interests

growth of term and preterm neonates requiring intensive care, amino acid metabolism, protein metabolism, nutrition across the lifespan

Qualification

PhD, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto (2005-2010)
Research Fellow, Acute Care Transport Services, Neonatology, The Hospital for Sick Children (2004-2007)
Specialist Registrar, Paediatric Medicine, West of Scotland Deanery, Royal Hospital for Sick Children (2000-2004)
Clinical Fellow, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship Programme (1998-2000)
MB (Bachelor of Medicine), ChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery), Faculty of Medicine, University of Glasgow (1987-1994)
BSc (Hons), Immunology, University of Glasgow (1987-1991)

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Other Academic and Clinical Appointments

Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto (2020 - present)

Project Investigator, Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children (2008 - present)

Staff Neonatologist, Department of Paediatrics, Division of Neonatology, The Hospital for Sick Children (2007 - present)

At a Glance

The main research focus of Dr. Tomlinson's research group (headed by Dr. Glenda Courtney-Martin) is investigating protein and amino acid metabolism across the lifespan using stable isotope methodology. Dr. Tomlinson is especially interested in the growth of term and preterm neonates requiring intensive care combining research and clinical interests.

About Dr. Christopher Tomlinson

Dr. Chris Tomlinson trained in Neonatology in Scotland and Toronto, joining the Division of Neonatology at SickKids in 2007. He completed his PhD in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto and has a cross appointment to this department. His research and academic interests are in growth and nutrition with an interest in the medical management of surgical patients within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This includes collaborations with Dr. Glenda Courtney-Martin and Dr. Agostino Pierro, examining amino acid requirements and novel NEC treatments.

National and International Committee Memberships (Current)

Member, Nutrition and Gastroenterology Committee, Canadian Paediatric Society (2015 - present)

Teaching Appointments

Professor, NFS1220H - Clinical Nutrition, Department of Nutritional Sciences, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto (2011 - present)