Awo Layman, MD, PhD, FAAP

About Awo Layman, MD, PhD, FAAP

Titles

Pediatrician

Certifications

Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics

Awards and Honors

2022, Gold Humanism Honor Society
2021, ‘Bots Breastfeeding Booster Awards
2020, ACR (American College of Rheumatology) Pediatric Residents Program awardee for 2020 Annual ACR convergence meeting
2020, CARRA (Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance) Foundation Pediatric Residents Program awardee for 2020 Annual Meeting
2019, Chrysalis project awardee for 2019 AAAAI (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology) annual meeting
2017, Saul Winegrad Award for Outstanding Dissertation
2017, Rose Meadow Levinson Memorial Prize
2017, Keystone Symposia Future of Science Fund Scholarship
2017, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Poster Day Award winner
2016, Immunology Graduate Group Annual Retreat Oral presentation award
2015, FASEB MARC AAI Underrepresented Scientist Travel Award
2014, GAPSA (Graduate and Professional Student Assembly) travel award
2014, Biomedical, Health and Natural Sciences Research Day, Runner up award winner
2014, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Poster Day, Award winner
2004-2008, The Swarthmore Scholar Award, Swarthmore College
2004-2008, The Davis United World Scholarship, The United World College of the Atlantic
2006, Note-worthy award for Abstract, 11th International Symposium on Amyloid and Amyloidosis
2006-2007, Mayo Clinic Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
2005, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Grant
2002-2004, The Prince of Wales Scholarship, The United World College of the Atlantic
2000-2002, The Ghana Government Senior Secondary School Scholarship

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

2019-present, American Academy of Pediatrics
 - 2020-2021, Trainee Liaison, Section on Breastfeeding
2014-present, American Association of Immunologists
2013-present, American Physician Scientist Association

Editorial and Academic Positions

Academic and Institutional Committees

2021-present, Foster Care Collaborative

Education & training

Graduate Degree

PhD in Immunology - Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Medical Degree

MD - Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

Pediatrics - Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Publications

Publications

2020

Pai RL, Japp AS, Gonzalez M, Rasheed RF, Okumura M, Arenas D, Pierson SK, Powers V, Layman AAK, Kao C, Hakonarson H, van Rhee F, Betts MR, Kambayashi T, Fajgenbaum DC. (2020). Type I IFN response associated with mTOR activation in the TAFRO subtype of idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease. JCI Insight. 7;5(9): e135031.

2019

Gorla M., Santiago C., Chaudhari K., Layman AAK., Oliver P.M., Bashaw G.J. (2019). Ndfip proteins target Robo receptors for degradation and allow commissural axons to cross the midline in the developing spinal cord. Cell. Rep, 26, pp. 3298-3312

Layman AAK, Joshi S, Shah S. (2019) Metastatic prostate cancer presenting as tumour-induced osteomalacia. BMJ Case Rep. 16;12(7): e229434

2017

Layman AAK, Deng G, O’Leary CE, Tadros S, Thomas RM, Dybas JM, Moser EK, Wells AD, Dolibai NM, Oliver PM. (2017). Ndfip1 restricts mTORC1 signaling and glycolysis in regulatory T cells to prevent autoinflammatory disease. Nature Communications Nat Commun.; 8: 15677.

Layman AAK, Sprout SL, Phillips D, Oliver PM. (2017). Ndfip1 restricts Th17 cell potency by limiting lineage stability and proinflammatory cytokine production. Sci. Rep. 1–38.

2016

Layman AAK and Oliver PM. (2016). Invited Brief Review: Ubiquitin Ligases and Deubiquitinating Enzymes in CD4+ T Cell Effector Fate Choice and Function. Journal of Immunology: 196:3975-3982

2012

Hurtado DE, Molina-Porcel L, Carroll JC, Macdonald C, Aboagye AK, Trojanowski JQ, Lee VM. (2012). Selectively Silencing GSK-3 Isoforms Reduces Plaques and Tangles in Mouse Models of Alzheimer's Disease. The Journal of Neuroscience: 32 (21): 7392-7402

2010

Hurtado DE, Molina-Porcel L, Iba M, Aboagye, AK, Paul SM, Trojanowski JQ, Lee VM-Y. (2010). Aβ accelerates the spatiotemporal progression of tau pathology and augments tau amyloidosis in an Alzheimer mouse model. American Journal of Pathology: 177 (4): 1977-88

2008

Baden EM, Randles EG, Aboagye AK, Thompson JR, Ramirez-Alvarado M. (2008). Structural insights into the role of mutations in amyloidogenesis. Journal of Biological Chemistry: 283: 30950-30959

Patient experience rating

(based on 317 submissions)
  • Clear Explanation
    4.9 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    4.9 of 5
  • Included in decisions
    4.9 of 5
  • Would recommend
    4.8 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    4.8 of 5
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Comments

  • Our first visit with Dr Layman - my tween daughters - who are tough customers- LOVED HER! What a kind and thorough Doctor! I'd love to recommend her to all our friends!
    5 of 5
    Jun 03, 2024

  • We love Dr. Layman. She is very intelligent and thorough and always takes the time to address all concerns and make sure all questions are answered. She truly cares for her patients, and makes me feel confident in the care our children are provided.
    5 of 5
    May 14, 2024

  • Dr layman was fantastic. She really listened to me and did a very thorough PE. She made my shy son feel at ease. I'd Be happy to see her at future appointments
    5 of 5
    Apr 29, 2024

  • Dr. Layman was simply amazing. So thorough and provided such details. Absolutely amazing.
    5 of 5
    Apr 23, 2024

  • We couldn't be happier with Dr. Layman care and expertise. We really appreciate how she walks us through her decision making process explaining the latest research and guidelines that drive her recommendations. She also takes her time listening to us and answer all our questions.
    5 of 5
    Apr 23, 2024

  • Highly recommend Dr. Awo Layman. She is very compassionate and thorough. Always on top of things. My and my child's concerns were not only addressed but prompt actions were taken too. Amazing diagnostic skills! She always calls and follows up after test results. We are blessed to have her as my child's pediatrician.
    5 of 5
    Apr 22, 2024

  • We liked Dr. Layman a lot!
    5 of 5
    Apr 17, 2024

  • Very kind, thorough, informative and just feel so lucky to have found this doctor.
    5 of 5
    Apr 10, 2024

  • Dr. Layman explained everything thoroughly and was very warm and kind! Especially important for a mama who is 3 days postpartum.
    5 of 5
    Apr 09, 2024

  • Dr. Layman has a good sense of humor and treats my daughter with respect by talking to her when discussing her health and showing concern for her questions.
    5 of 5
    Apr 08, 2024

  • Dr. Layman listens to my concerns and addresses them. She was great with my daughter, including her in the discussion about her health and showing respect for her concerns and experience.
    5 of 5
    Apr 08, 2024

  • Very helpful and a great experience
    5 of 5
    Apr 06, 2024

  • Dr. Layman is outstanding. She takes the time to address all concerns and do teaching on issues. I really appreciate how she asks at the start of the visit if there are any things we would like to discuss. I really feel she is careful and thorough, while also being kind.
    5 of 5
    Apr 05, 2024

  • Dr. Layman is wonderful. She takes the time to listen to our concerns and addresses them in turn, always with thoughtful insight and recommendations.
    5 of 5
    Apr 05, 2024

  • Dr. Awo has an excellent bedside manner!
    5 of 5
    Mar 19, 2024

  • Very personable and welcoming to my child, empathetic to his concerns and listened to his needs
    5 of 5
    Mar 01, 2024

  • Dr. Layman and the rest of the staff did a thorough exam on our daughter, explained possible diagnoses well, and explained what was happening every step of the way. We felt listened to
    5 of 5
    Feb 18, 2024

  • We love Dr Layman
    5 of 5
    Jan 27, 2024

  • I was so impressed with Dr. Layman. She took so much time with us and really listened to our concerns. She was excellent!
    5 of 5
    Jan 17, 2024

  • I cannot rate Dr Layman highly enough. She is an incredibly intelligent and experienced paediatrician. Beyond that, she genuinely cares for her patients, and has been so kind and empathetic to both of my children who have struggled with fairly intense mental illnesses.
    5 of 5
    Jan 15, 2024

  • Dr Layman listened to us and validated our concerns. She took the time and did not rush the visit. She brainstormed thoughts about why my son could be having the issues he was having and discussed a potential solution with our participation and consent
    5 of 5
    Jan 09, 2024

  • Dr. Layman is truly incredible! So compassionate, smart and caring.
    5 of 5
    Jan 05, 2024

  • Dr. Awo Layman is the absolute best!
    5 of 5
    Dec 15, 2023

  • Dr. Layman was amazing! She was so sweet, calm, and caring. Very thorough in her exam and explains everything to me about what she saw and my options.
    5 of 5
    Nov 29, 2023

  • My son and myself both felt like we were heard. Dr. Layman listened to us and was not rushed to leave. She understood how serious we were taking the appt and what we were addressing. I really appreciate that
    5 of 5
    Nov 11, 2023

  • So informative. Not judgmental. Was Encouraging. Engaging. Positive. Thank you
    5 of 5
    Nov 11, 2023

  • This was our first time seeing Dr. Layman, and she was wonderful.
    5 of 5
    Nov 01, 2023

  • Dr Layman answered all of our questions without hesitation.
    5 of 5
    Oct 28, 2023

  • Dr. Layman was very kind and respecting of my and my kids thoughts.
    4.6 of 5
    Oct 27, 2023

  • The doctor was great. She had an excellent manner with our daughter and answered all our questions.
    5 of 5
    Oct 24, 2023

  • Excellent Doctor!!!!
    5 of 5
    Oct 17, 2023

  • Dr. Layman was very thorough and spent a lot of time with my daughter.
    5 of 5
    Oct 01, 2023

  • Experience with Dr. Layman was great!!!
    5 of 5
    Oct 01, 2023

  • Love Dr Layman and the care and concern she has is so amazing
    5 of 5
    Sep 27, 2023

  • Wonderful doctor - she really took her time and was so kind and engaging
    5 of 5
    Sep 16, 2023

  • This doctor, newer to the practice, was fantastic. She was very good at asking the right questions and explaining everything.
    5 of 5
    Aug 25, 2023

  • Dr Layman was fantastic
    5 of 5
    Aug 22, 2023

  • Doctor thoroughly explained possible causes and treatments of daughter's issue, very friendly, put my daughter at ease
    5 of 5
    Aug 18, 2023

  • Dr. Layman is excellent - her bedside manner, her knowledge, her ability to take my daughter's race, mental health and special considerations into her care is really something I am so grateful for...
    5 of 5
    Aug 16, 2023

  • Dr. Layman was wonderful! She is thorough and knowledgeable and we are very happy she is taking care of our children. They loved her and felt very comfortable.
    5 of 5
    Aug 14, 2023

  • Dr. Layman is excellent! We greatly appreciated her care. She has a wonderful bedside manner and made our children feel very comfortable. We are extremely pleased they are in her care.
    5 of 5
    Aug 14, 2023

  • Dr. Layman was awesome! My daughter loved her!
    5 of 5
    Aug 10, 2023

  • Dr Layman was very attentive to my concerns and explained very clearly the treatment path to follow.
    5 of 5
    Jul 30, 2023

  • Dr Layman is always very thorough and provides explanations that are easy to understand. She always takes me concerns seriously.
    5 of 5
    Jul 20, 2023

  • Really took the time to explain, give amazing advice, listen to our concerns. Never even felt like she was taking notes / updating records because of how natural and really focussed and present she was in our discussions. Treated my daughter so well. Really set the bar high for her on the level of care I hope she receives throughout her life.
    5 of 5
    Jul 03, 2023

  • Really felt I as a mother and my kid were seen by doctor , not at all treated like a number. Even though there were notes taken on the computer, we never felt like we were just filling a survey. Was so refreshing to meet with a doctor who took the time to talk directly to me and my child with such great personalized advice! Very kind person and very informative and patient with our questions.
    5 of 5
    Jul 03, 2023

  • We knew at first conversation Dr Layman would be a smart choice - she is caring, willing to share knowledge and answer questions while making the parents feel heard and confident
    5 of 5
    Jun 28, 2023

  • Dr. Layman was wonderful! She really explained everything to me and listened to my concerns. She is excellent!
    5 of 5
    Jun 21, 2023

  • Outstanding experience with Dr Layman
    5 of 5
    Jun 14, 2023

  • I felt heard, and that the doctor went above and beyond.
    5 of 5
    Jun 14, 2023

  • Dr. Layman listened to my concerns, validated them, and worked with me as my child's parent to come up with a plan for the future. I appreciate her kindness and respect of my daughter and me.
    5 of 5
    Jun 06, 2023

  • First time seeing Dr Layman. We were very happy that she understood something more needed to be done.
    5 of 5
    Jun 05, 2023

  • Great Doctor, caring and compassionate about her job.
    5 of 5
    May 25, 2023

  • As I said in my other surgery, it was a smart move on CHOP's part to hire Dr. Layman. She is obviously brilliant but also has an amazing bedside manner that's very calming. You don't often get both in a doctor. She's great!
    5 of 5
    Apr 15, 2023

  • I REALLY like Dr. Layman. Smart move on CHOP's part for hiring her. She's obviously brilliant AND has a lovely personality that puts both kids and parents at ease.
    5 of 5
    Apr 15, 2023

  • This was our first visit with Dr. Layman. She was kind, professional, and had a great sense of humor.
    5 of 5
    Mar 31, 2023

  • Dr. Layman is excellent
    5 of 5
    Mar 08, 2023
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