Howard Eigen

Background

Eigen, Howard was born on September 8, 1942 in New York City. Son of Jay and Libbie (Kantrowitz) Eigen.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Queens College, 1964; Doctor of Medicine Upstate New York Medical Center, Syracuse, 1968.

Career

Resident in pediatrics, Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, 1968-1971; fellow in pediatric pulmonology, Tulane University, New Orleans, 1973-1976; assistant professor pediatrics, Indiana U., Indianapolis, 1976-1984; professor, Indiana U., Indianapolis, 1984-1996; Billie Lou Wood Professor pediatrics, Indiana U., Indianapolis, since 1996. Associate chairman of Pediatrics for Clinical Affairs, director pediatric intensive care, pulmonology section Riley Hospital for Children, medical director ambulatory care, since 1989.

Achievements

• Howard Eigen has been listed as a noteworthy Pediatrician, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to major United States Army, 1971-1973. Fellow American Academy Pediatrics (president chest section 1983-1985, pulmonology since 1986), American Thoracic Society, American Board Pediatrics, American Lung Association (president Indiana 1984-1985).

Interests

• Avocation: tennis.

Connections

Married Linda Hazzard. Children— Sarah Elizabeth, Lauren Michelle.

Father:

Jay Eigen

Mother:

Libbie (Kantrowitz) Eigen

Spouse:

Linda Hazzard