Peter C. Rowe

Peter C. Rowe
Nationality	Canadian
Education	University of Toronto McMaster University
Occupation	Physician
Medical career
Institutions	Johns Hopkins University

Peter C. Rowe is a physician and academic. A leading researcher in chronic fatigue syndrome, he is Professor of Pediatrics, Sunshine Natural Wellbeing Foundation Professor of Chronic Fatigue and Related Disorders, and Director of the Children's Center Chronic Fatigue Clinic at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Education

Rowe earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto, then a medical degree in 1981 at McMaster University Medical School in Ontario.[1]

Career

Rowe completed his residency in pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and then a fellowship at the Robert Wood Johnson General Pediatric Academic Development Program.[1]

Rowe worked at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario from 1987 to 1991, then returned to Johns Hopkins Medical School in 1991.[1] In 2007 he was named the inaugural Sunshine Natural Wellbeing Foundation Professorship in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Related Disorders.[2]

Research

Rowe’s research investigates the physiologic factors that contribute to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), including circulatory dysregulation,[3] allergic disorders,[4] joint laxity, biomechanical strain, and neuroanatomic problems.[5] In this vein, Rowe and colleagues were the first to describe the relationship between CFS and orthostatic intolerance,[6][7] leading to the discovery of potential treatment for some of the symptoms of CFS,[8] a disease for which few scientifically validated treatment options exist. He was also the first to identify an association between CFS and the heritable connective tissue disorder Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.[1][9]

Awards

• 1984, Kamsler Award
• 2005, Alexander J. Schaffer Award, awarded for teaching contributions, Harriet Lane House Staff, Johns Hopkins Hospital
• 2014, Research Award, International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

References

1. "Peter C Rowe, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics". Johns Hopkins Medicine. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
2. "Sunshine Natural Wellbeing Foundation Professorship in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Related Disorders". Named Deanships, Directorships, and Professorships. Johns Hopkins University. 28 June 2016. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
3. van Campen, C. (Linda) M.C.; Verheugt, Freek W.A.; Rowe, Peter C.; Visser, Frans C. (2020-02-08). "Cerebral blood flow is reduced in ME/CFS during head-up tilt testing even in the absence of hypotension or tachycardia: A quantitative, controlled study using Doppler echography". Clinical Neurophysiology Practice. 5: 50–58. doi:10.1016/j.cnp.2020.01.003. ISSN 2467-981X. PMC 7044650. PMID 32140630.
4. Rowe, Peter C.; Marden, Colleen L.; Jasion, Samantha E.; Cranston, Erica M.; Flaherty, Marissa A. K.; Kelly, Kevin J. (2016). "Cow's milk protein intolerance in adolescents and young adults with chronic fatigue syndrome". Acta Paediatrica. 105 (9): e412 – e418. doi:10.1111/apa.13476. ISSN 1651-2227. PMID 27177188. S2CID 35748669.
5. Rowe, Peter C.; Marden, Colleen L.; Heinlein, Scott; Edwards, Charles C. (2018-02-02). "Improvement of severe myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms following surgical treatment of cervical spinal stenosis". Journal of Translational Medicine. 16 (1): 21. doi:10.1186/s12967-018-1397-7. ISSN 1479-5876. PMC 5796598. PMID 29391028.
6. Bou-Holaigah, I.; Rowe, P. C.; Kan, J.; Calkins, H. (1995-01-01). "The relationship between neurally mediated hypotension and the chronic fatigue syndrome". Journal of the American Medical Association. 274 (12): 961–967. doi:10.1001/jama.1995.03530120053041. ISSN 0098-7484. PMID 7674527.
7. Rowe, Peter C.; Bou-Holaigah, Issam; Kan, Jean S.; Calkins, Hugh (1995-03-11). "Is neurally mediated hypotension an unrecognised cause of chronic fatigue?". The Lancet. 345 (8950): 623–624. doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(95)90525-1. ISSN 0140-6736. PMID 7898182. S2CID 43594353.
8. Rowe, P. C.; Calkins, H.; DeBusk, K.; McKenzie, R.; Anand, R.; Sharma, G.; Cuccherini, B. A.; Soto, N.; Hohman, P.; Snader, S.; Lucas, K. E. (2001-01-03). "Fludrocortisone acetate to treat neurally mediated hypotension in chronic fatigue syndrome: a randomized controlled trial". JAMA. 285 (1): 52–59. doi:10.1001/jama.285.1.52. ISSN 0098-7484. PMID 11150109.
9. Rowe, Peter C.; Barron, Diana F.; Calkins, Hugh; Maumenee, Irene H.; Tong, Patrick Y.; Geraghty, Michael T. (1999-01-01). "Orthostatic intolerance and chronic fatigue syndrome associated with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome". Journal of Pediatrics. 135 (4): 494–499. doi:10.1016/S0022-3476(99)70173-3. ISSN 0022-3476. PMID 10518084.