Virginia Sison Kharasch

Background

Kharasch, Virginia Sison was born on August 14, 1956 in Manila. Daughter of Gregorio Beljano and Luz (Mendoza) Sison. came to the United States, 1983.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Zoology, University of Philippines, 1977; Doctor of Medicine, University of Philippines, 1981.

Career

Resident in pediatrics, Phoenix Hospital, 1983-1984; resident in pediatrics, Michael Reese Hospital/University of Chicago, 1984-1986; member pediatric staff, Michael Reese Health Plan and Hospital, Chicago, 1986-1987; pediatric pulmonology specialist, Harvard University/Children's Hospital, Boston, 1987-1989; pediatrician, Children's Hospital, Boston, since 1990; clinical director pulmonary division, Children's Hospital, Boston, 1992-1996; member of faculty medical school, Harvard University, Boston, since 1990; assistant professor, Boston University, since 1992. Basic science researcher Harvard University School Public Health, 1987-1990. Consultant Cystic Fibrosis Center, Boston, 1987-1990.

Achievements

• Virginia Sison Kharasch has been listed as a noteworthy Pediatric pulmonologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Academy Pediatrics. Member American Medical Association, American College Chest Physicians, PiGamma Mu, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Sigma.

Interests

• Avocation: marine biology.

Connections

Married Sigmund Joseph Kharasch, December 29, 1956.

Father:

Gregorio Beljano Sison

Mother:

Luz (Mendoza) Sison

Spouse:

Sigmund Joseph Kharasch