About this presenter:
Dennis Dietzen, PhD
Division Chief, Pathology | Phoenix Children’s
Dennis Dietzen, PhD, is a specialist in pathology and laboratory medicine with specialized training in clinical chemistry, clinical toxicology, mass spectrometry and the diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism. He serves as Division Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Phoenix Children's.
Dr. Dietzen earned his bachelor's degree in chemistry from Marian University and his doctorate in biochemistry and molecular biology from Indiana University School of Medicine, both in Indianapolis. He completed a fellowship in clinical chemistry and post-doctoral research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
A diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Chemistry, Dr. Dietzen is also past president of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry, now called the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine, where he has been highly involved throughout his career and currently chairs the Policy and External Affairs Core committee. He is a member of the Society for Inborn Metabolic Disorders, the Society for Pediatric Research and the Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists. Dr. Dietzen has served as a professor at several universities, holds numerous hospital affiliations, consults on national advisory boards and has editorial responsibilities for a wealth of medical journals.
Dr. Dietzen is a prolific clinical researcher and has published numerous peer-reviewed papers, written multiple chapters for medical texts and is a regular invited presenter at national conferences. In addition, he has provided congressional briefings on pediatric reference intervals and laboratory-developed tests.
When not at work, Dr. Dietzen enjoys spending time with his family. He is an avid sports fan, golfer and enjoys classical music.
