Brian Jackson, MD

Associate Professor, Pediatrics-Critical Care Medicine


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Medical School
  • MD, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (2009)
Graduate School
  • MA, Loyola University Chicago (2014)
Undergraduate School
  • BA, Pomona College (2005)
Internship
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program (2010)
Residency
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics (2012)
Fellowships
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (2015)
Languages
English
Department
Pediatrics-Critical Care Medicine

Professional Titles

  • Pediatric ICU Attending Physician
  • Medical Director, Clinical Ethics
  • PICU Medical Director, Children's One Critical Care Transport Team

Recognitions

  • Presidential Citation, American Society for Bioethics and Humanities (2022)
  • Presidential Citation, American Society for Bioethics and Humanities (2018)

Research Interests

My research interests include quality improvement in ethics consultation services, the ethics of clinical research, medical education in ethics, and shared decision making in pediatric patients.

Publications

  • Burgart AM, Magnus D, Tabor HK, Paquette ED, Frader J, Glover JJ, Jackson BM, Harrison CH, Urion DK, Graham RJ, Brandsema JF, Feudtner C. Ethical Challenges Confronted When Providing Nusinersen Treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. JAMA Pediatr. 2017 Dec 11. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 29228163
  • Jackson BM. Clinical Trials Not Causing Harm With Potential for Realizing Benefit Should Continue. Am J Bioeth. 2019 Oct;19(10):112-114. PubMed PMID: 31557104
  • Moore JM, Glover JJ, Jackson BM, Coughlin CR 2nd, Kelsey MM, Inge TH, Boles RE. Development and application of an ethical framework for pediatric metabolic and bariatric surgery evaluation. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2020 Sep 16. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33191162
  • Michael Jackson B. Informed Consent for Apnea Testing: Meeting the Standard of Care. Am J Bioeth. 2020 Jun;20(6):49-51. PubMed PMID: 32441598
  • Jackson BM, Wynia MK. Spheres of Morality: Is There a Point?. Am J Bioeth. 2023 Dec;23(12):5-7. PubMed PMID: 38010666
  • Jackson BM, Wynia MK. Spheres of morality: Is there a point? The American Journal of Bioethics. 2023 Nov 27;23(12):5-7.
  • Maddux AB, Fink EL, Jackson BM, Barbaro R. Family-centered consenting for co-enrollment. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. 2023 Sept; 24(9):e457-458.

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatrics, Fellow
  • American Society for Bioethics and Humanities, Member

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234

Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Center Affiliations

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatrics, Board Certification (2012, 2012)
  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Board Certification (2016, 2016)
  • Certified Health Care Ethics Consultant (HEC-C), Board Certification (2018)
Clinical Interests
My clinical interests include medical ethics, research ethics, transport of critically ill patients between hospitals, palliative care, and medical education.

Volunteer Activities
I enjoy working with students in a variety of areas including the advisory college program for medical students on campus and the Denver Metro Regional Science Fair for local middle and high school students.

Public Speaking
Yes