Leslie McCallen, MS, CGC

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics-Clinical Genetics and Metabolism


FacultyPhoto
Graduate School
  • MSc, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (2012)
Undergraduate School
  • BA, Villanova University (PA) (2010)
Languages
English
Department
Pediatrics-Clinical Genetics and Metabolism

Professional Titles

  • Assistant Professor
  • Genetic Counselor - Heart Institute

Publications

  • McCallen LM, Ameduri RK, Denfield SW, Dodd DA, Everitt MD, Johnson JN, Lee TM, Lin AE, Lohr JL, May LJ, Pierpont ME, Stevenson DA, Chatfield KC. Cardiac transplantation in children with Noonan syndrome. Pediatr Transplant. 2019 Sep;23(6):e13535. PubMed PMID: 31259454
  • Bell JM, Considine EM, McCallen LM, Chatfield KC. The Prevalence of Noonan Spectrum Disorders in Pediatric Patients with Pulmonary Valve Stenosis. J Pediatr. 2021 Jul;234:134-141.e5. PubMed PMID: 33794220
  • Nakano TA, Rankin AW, Annam A, Kulungowski AM, McCallen LM, Hill LR, Chatfield KC. Trametinib for Refractory Chylous Effusions and Systemic Complications in Children with Noonan Syndrome. J Pediatr. 2022 May 20. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 35605646
  • Nakano TA, Rankin AW, Annam A, Kulungowski AM, McCallen LM, Hill LR, Chatfield KC. Trametinib for Refractory Chylous Effusions and Systemic Complications in Children with Noonan Syndrome. J Pediatr. 2022 Sep;248:81-88.e1. PubMed PMID: 35605646
  • Bell JM, Considine EM, McCallen LM, Chatfield KC. The Prevalence of Noonan Spectrum Disorders in Pediatric Patients with Pulmonary Valve Stenosis. J Pediatr. 2021 Jul;234:134-141.e5. PubMed PMID: 33794220
  • Stansauk, J., McCallen, L., Nash, D. et al. Familial Screening for Cardiomyopathies and Arrhythmias. Curr Pediatr Rep 12, 81–88 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40124-024-00324-8
  • Pickart AM, Martin AS, Gross BN, Dellefave-Castillo LM, McCallen LM, Nagaraj CB, Rippert AL, Schultz CP, Ulm EA, Armstrong N. Genetic counseling for the dystrophinopathies-Practice resource of the National Society of Genetic Counselors. J Genet Couns. 2024 Apr 29. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 38682751
  • Genetic Counselors’ Toolkit for Reading Cardiovascular Medical Records Second Edition May 2024

Professional Memberships

  • National Society of Genetic Counselors, Full Member - Genetic Counselor

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

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Medical Genetics and Genomics
  • Diplomate, American Board of Genetic Counseling, Board Certification (2012)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Genetic Conditions and Testing
  • Heart and Circulation
Public Speaking
Yes