Ann Halbower, MD
Professor Emerita, Pediatrics

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Medical School:
  • MD, University of Massachusetts Medical School (1987)
Undergraduate School:
  • BS, University of Massachusetts–Amherst (MA) (1981)
Internship:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (1988)
Residency:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Pediatrics (1990)
Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Pediatric Pulmonology (1994)
Languages: English
Department: Pediatrics

Recognition & Awards

  • The Children's Hospital Research Institute, RI (2008)
  • Clinician Scientist Award, Johns Hopkins Univeristy (2006)

Teaching

  • Pediatric Sleep Fellowship Director (2008)
    School of Medicine, Pediatrics
    General Sleep Medicine and Pediatric sleep disorders

Publications

  • Simon S, Rahat H, Carreau AM, Garcia-Reyes Y, Halbower A, Pyle L, Nadeau KJ, Cree-Green M. Poor Sleep is Related to Metabolic Syndrome Severity in Adolescents with PCOS and Obesity. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020 Jan 4. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31901092
  • Reynolds AM, Connolly HV, Katz T, Goldman SE, Weiss SK, Halbower AC, Shui AM, Macklin EA, Hyman SL, Malow BA. Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Ferrous Sulfate to Treat Insomnia in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders. Pediatr Neurol. 2019 Aug 2. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31917100
  • Carls G, Reddy SR, Broder MS, Tieu R, Villa KF, Profant J, Halbower AC. Burden of disease in pediatric narcolepsy: a claims-based analysis of health care utilization, costs, and comorbidities. Sleep Med. 2019 Aug 26;66:110-118. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31841742
  • Sundaram SS, Swiderska-Syn M, Sokol RJ, Halbower AC, Capocelli KE, Pan Z, Robbins K, Graham B, Diehl AM. Nocturnal Hypoxia Activation of the Hedgehog Signaling Pathway Affects Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Severity. Hepatol Commun. 2019 Jul;3(7):883-893. PubMed PMID: 31334441
  • Barger LK, Sullivan JP, Blackwell T, O'Brien CS, St Hilaire MA, Rahman SA, Phillips AJK, Qadri S, Wright KP, Segar JL, McGuire JK, Vitiello MV, de la Iglesia HO, Poynter SE, Yu PL, Zee P, Sanderson AL, Halbower AC, Lockley SW, Landrigan CP, Stone KL, Czeisler CA. Effects on resident work hours, sleep duration, and work experience in a randomized order safety trial evaluating resident-physician schedules (ROSTERS). Sleep. 2019 Aug 1;42(8). PubMed PMID: 31106381
  • Blackwell T, Kriesel DR, Vittinghoff E, O'Brien CS, Sullivan JP, Viyaran NC, Rahman SA, Lockley SW, Barger LK, Halbower AC, Poynter SE, Wright KP Jr, Yu PL, Zee PC, Landrigan CP, Czeisler CA, Stone KL. Design and recruitment of the randomized order safety trial evaluating resident-physician schedules (ROSTERS) study. Contemp Clin Trials. 2019 May;80:22-33. PubMed PMID: 30885799
  • Sundaram SS, Halbower AC, Klawitter J, Pan Z, Robbins K, Capocelli KE, Sokol RJ. Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia Improves the Severity of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Children. J Pediatr. 2018 Jul;198:67-75.e1. PubMed PMID: 29752170
  • Hughes BH, Brinton JT, Ingram DG, Halbower AC. The Impact of Altitude on Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children Dwelling at High Altitude: A Crossover Study. Sleep. 2017 Sep 1;40(9). PubMed PMID: 28934528
  • Hawkins S, Huston S, Campbell K, Halbower A. High-Flow, Heated, Humidified Air Via Nasal Cannula Treats CPAP-Intolerant Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea. J Clin Sleep Med. 2017 Aug 15;13(8):981-989. PubMed PMID: 28728621
  • Boles RE, Halbower AC, Daniels S, Gunnarsdottir T, Whitesell N, Johnson SL. Family Chaos and Child Functioning in Relation to Sleep Problems Among Children at Risk for Obesity. Behav Sleep Med. 2016 Jan 8;:1-15. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 26745822
  • Sundaram SS, Halbower A, Pan Z, Robbins K, Capocelli KE, Klawitter J, Shearn CT, Sokol RJ. Nocturnal hypoxia-induced oxidative stress promotes progression of pediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. J Hepatol. 2016 Sep;65(3):560-9. PubMed PMID: 27501738
  • Harder R, Malow BA, Goodpaster RL, Iqbal F, Halbower A, Goldman SE, Fawkes DB, Wang L, Shi Y, Baudenbacher F, Diedrich A. Heart rate variability during sleep in children with autism spectrum disorder. Clin Auton Res. 2016 Dec;26(6):423-432. PubMed PMID: 27491489
  • Moore PE, Boyer D, O'Connor MG, Baker CD, Rettig JS, Sterni L, Halbower A, Wilson KC, Thomson CC. Pediatric Chronic Home Invasive Ventilation. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2016 Jul;13(7):1170-2. PubMed PMID: 27388405
  • Malow BA, Connolly HV, Weiss SK, Halbower A, Goldman S, Hyman SL, Katz T, Madduri N, Shui A, Macklin E, Reynolds AM. The Pediatric Sleep Clinical Global Impressions Scale-A New Tool to Measure Pediatric Insomnia in Autism Spectrum Disorders. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2016 Jun;37(5):370-6. PubMed PMID: 27244298
  • Caraballo M, Shimasaki S, Johnston K, Tung G, Albright K, Halbower AC. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Risk for Sudden Unexpected Infant Death in Children of Adolescent Mothers: A Qualitative Study. J Pediatr. 2016 Jul;174:78-83.e2. PubMed PMID: 27113377
  • Sterni LM, Collaco JM, Baker CD, Carroll JL, Sharma GD, Brozek JL, Finder JD, Ackerman VL, Arens R, Boroughs DS, Carter J, Daigle KL, Dougherty J, Gozal D, Kevill K, Kravitz RM, Kriseman T, MacLusky I, Rivera-Spoljaric K, Tori AJ, Ferkol T, Halbower AC. An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline: Pediatric Chronic Home Invasive Ventilation. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2016 Apr 15;193(8):e16-35. PubMed PMID: 27082538
  • Boles RE, Halbower AC, Daniels S, Gunnarsdottir T, Whitesell N, Johnson SL. Family Chaos and Child Functioning in Relation to Sleep Problems Among Children at Risk for Obesity. Behav Sleep Med. 2016 Jan 8;:1-15. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 26745822
  • Jensen KM, Sevick CJ, Seewald L, Halbower AC, Davis MM, McCabe ER, Kempe A, Abman S. Greater Risk of Hospitalization in Children with Down Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnea at Higher Elevation. Chest. 2015 Feb 5. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 25654790
  • Jensen KM, Sevick CJ, Seewald LA, Halbower AC, Davis MM, McCabe ER, Kempe A, Abman SH. Greater risk of hospitalization in children with Down syndrome and OSA at higher elevation. Chest. 2015 May;147(5):1344-51. PubMed PMID: 25654790
  • Seda G, Sanchez-Ortuno MM, Welsh CH, Halbower AC, Edinger JD. Comparative meta-analysis of prazosin and imagery rehearsal therapy for nightmare frequency, sleep quality, and posttraumatic stress. J Clin Sleep Med. 2015 Jan 15;11(1):11-22. PubMed PMID: 25325592
  • Seda G, Sanchez-Ortuno MM, Welsh CH, Halbower AC, Edinger JD. Comparative Meta-Analysis of Prazosin and Imagery Rehearsal Therapy for Nightmare Frequency, Sleep Quality, and Posttraumatic Stress. J Clin Sleep Med. 2014 Oct 17. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 25325592
  • Kushida CA, Halbower AC, Kryger MH, Pelayo R, Assalone V, Cardell CY, Huston S, Willes L, Wimms AJ, Mendoza J. Evaluation of a new pediatric positive airway pressure mask. J Clin Sleep Med. 2014 Sep 15;10(9):979-84. PubMed PMID: 25142768
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Professional Memberships

  • American Thoracic Society (ATS), Chair, Health Policy Committee
  • American Thoracic Society (ATS), Pediatric Assembly
  • American Thoracic Society (ATS), Sleep Assembly
  • Colorado Sleep Society, Member
  • American Academy Pediatrics, 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
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatric Pulmonology, Board Certification (2010)
  • Pediatrics
  • Sleep Medicine, Board Certification
Conditions & Treatments
  • Lungs and Breathing - Pulmonary Disorders
  • Lungs and Breathing

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Massachusetts Medical School (1987)
Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, University of Massachusetts–Amherst (MA) (1981)
Internships:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (1988)
Residency Programs:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Pediatrics (1990)
Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Pediatric Pulmonology (1994)
Languages: English
Department: Pediatrics
Contact Us
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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