Jessica B. Perkins, MD

Jessica B. Perkins, MD

Associate Professor

Department:
SOM-Peds-Allergy

Email:
jperkins@umc.edu

Work Phone:
(601) 984-5292

Education

University of MS Medical Center, MD, Allergy and Clinical Immunology2019
University of Mississippi Medical Center, MD, Pediatric Residency Training2016
University of Mississippi Medical Center, MD, Doctor of Medicine2013
Mississippi State University, BS, Biological Science2009

Specialty Certification Licensure

Certification, American Board of Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics10/2016 - 10/2026
Certification, American Board of Allergy and Immunology, American Board of Allergy and Immunology11/2019 - 11/2029
Certification, USMLE - Step 3: Passed, USMLE03/2015 - Present
Certification, USMLE - Step 2 CS: Passed, USMLE07/2012 - Present
Certification, USMLE - Step 2 CK: Passed, USMLE06/2012 - Present
Certification, USMLE - Step 1: Passed, USMLE2011 - Present

Current Positions

Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics07/2023 - Present
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi 39216

Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments

Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics07/2019 - 06/2023
Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics07/2016 - 06/2017

Publications

Journal Article

Rudsenske N, Perkins J. Assessing severity of COVID19 and the development of MIS-C in pediatric patients with atopic disease. Allergy and Asthma Proceedings. Volume 45 (2). March 2024. 92-962024
Perkins, JB, Yates AB Allergy to Stinging Insects-Diagnosis and Management. EMJ Allergy Immunol. 2018; 3[1]; 99-105.2018
Perkins J, Yates A Molecular Basis of Atopy and Asthma eLS, Vol3:1-12; 20242024
Perkins J, Yates A. Newborn screening for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency with TREC assay in Mississippi 2012-2018. Journal MSMA 2020; 61:192-195.2020
Perkins JB Top 10 Facts You Need to Know About Stinging Insect Allergy. Journal MSMA. 2017; 59: 168-1692017

Abstracts

Rudsenske N, Perkins J. Assessing severity of COVID19 and the development of MISC in pediatric patients with atopic disease. Research Abstracts/Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 131 (2023) S15-S942023
Perkins J, Blanco J, Yates A. Immunoglobulin deficiency in 22q11.2 syndrome cohort. J Allergy Clin Immunol. Volume 149. No2. AB252022
Grogan C, Perkins J Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome Masquerading as Intussusception. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Volume 127, Issue 5, S1112021
Rudsenske N, Perkins J A Unique Case of Marked Myeloproliferative Eosinophilia in an Infant of Unknown Etiology. Abstracts: Medically Challenging Cases Poster Sessions/Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 125 (2020) s54-s1172020
Blanco J, Dave N, Perkins J. A Unique case of marked myeloproliferative eosinophilia in an infant of unknown etiology. J Allergy Clin Immunol. Feb 2020. Volume 145, Number 2.2020
Perkins J, Yates A, Schmidt L Selective IgA Deficiency in a Williams Syndrome Patient, an Uncommon Presentation of a Common Diagnosis. Abstracts: Medically Challenging Cases/Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 121 (2018) S63-S134.2018
Perkins JB, Helms S, Stewart P Unusual Presentation of Type I Hypersensitivity Reaction to Cosmetic Products. J Investig Med 2018;66:351-6402018

Book Chapter

Perkins, Jessica B. Yates, Anne B. Pathologic Findings in Hymenoptera Sting Fatalities. In: Freeman, TM, Tracy JM (editors). Stinging Insect Allergy: A Clinician's Guide. New York: Springer Nature; 2017.2018

Book Review

Perkins, J. Stiehms Immunodeficiency: Inborn Errors of Metabolism. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunology 126 (2021) 212.2020

Presentations

State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, B Cell Immunodeficiencies, Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, Jackson, MS08/2024
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Spring is in the Air: All about Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis., UMMC CME Event, Jackson, MS06/2024
Poster Presentation, Assessing severity of COVID19 and development of MIS-C in pediatric patients with atopic disease., American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, Anaheim, CA11/2023
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Update on Drug Allergy, Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, Jackson, MS08/2023
Poster Presentation, Hives: More than routine allergies., Department of Pediatrics Research Day, UMMC07/2023
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Up Down and Around-An Update on Pediatric Food Allergy, UMMC CME Event, Jackson, MS11/2022
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, The Consultation for Elevated Eosinophils in a Pediatric Patient., Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds/UMMC, Jackson, MS08/2022
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Immunodeficiency and cytopenias, UMMC Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Division, UMMC05/2022
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, GI Journal Club: GI involvement in mast cell activation disorders, UMMC Pediatric Gastroenterology Division, UMMC05/2022
Poster Presentation, Immunoglobulin deficiency in 22q11.2 syndrome cohort, American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, Phoenix, AZ02/2022
National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Moderator for the Non Infectious Complications of Immunodeficiency session at the ACAAI, American College of Asthma Allergy and Immunology, New Orleans, LA11/2021
Poster Presentation, Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome Masquerading as Intussusception, American College of Asthma Allergy and Immunology, New Orleans, LA11/2021
Poster Presentation, Incidental Finding of Low Serum IgA in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Reveals Diagnosis of CVID, American College of Asthma Allergy and Immunology, Virtual Conference11/2020
Poster Presentation, A Unique Case of Marked Myeloproliferative Eosinophilia in an Infant of Unknown Etiology, UMMC Pediatric Research Day, Jackson, MS05/2020
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, An Overview of the Diagnosis and Management of Primary Immunodeficiency for the Primary Care Provider, Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds/UMMC, Jackson, MS05/2020
Poster Presentation, A Unique Case of Marked Myeloproliferative Eosinophilia in an Infant of Unknown Etiology, American Academy of Asthma Allergy and Immunology, Virtual Conference03/2020
Poster Presentation, Selective IgA Deficiency in a Williams Syndrome Patient, an Uncommon Presentation of a Common Diagnosis, American College of Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology, Seattle, Washington11/2018
Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Unusual Consult for Capillary Leak Syndrome, Louisiana Society of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, New Orleans, LA06/2018
Poster Presentation, Newborn Screening for SCID in MS 2012-2017, UMMC Medicine Research Day, Jackson, MS04/2018
Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Unusual Presentation of Type I Hypersensitivity Reaction to Cosmetic Products, Southern Society of Clinical Investigators, New Orleans, LA02/2018
Oral presentation, Newborn Screening for SCID in MS 2012-2014, American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA03/2016
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds/UMMC, Jackson, MS12/2015
Poster Presentation, Myasthenia Gravis Presenting in Thyroid Storm, Pediatric Academic Society, San Diego, CA04/2015
Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Rare Pediatric Cases, MS AAP Spring Meeting, Ridgeland, MS04/2015
Poster Presentation, Myasthenia Gravis Presenting in Thyroid Storm, Ole Miss Research Day, Oxford, MS04/2015
Pediatric Surgery Case Conference, "Pediatric GERD", University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS2012

Honors, Awards, and Recognition

Most Promising Faculty of the Year, Outstanding Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics2023
Children's Leadership Program, Department of Pediatrics2021
U Matter Award, UMMC2013
Robert M. Hearin Scholarship, UMMC2009
President's List, Mississippi State University2008
Dean's List, Mississippi State University2007
Dean's List, Mississippi State University2006
President's List, Mississippi State University2006
Dean's List, Mississippi State University2005
Alumni Leadership Scholarship, Mississippi State University Central Mississippi2005

Professional Membership and Service

Mississippi Society of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Officer, Vice President2024 - Present
Mississippi Society of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, Officer, Secretary2023
Mississippi Society of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, Officer, Treasurer, MSAAI2022
Annals of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, Manuscript Reviewer, Annals of Allergy Asthma and Immunology2021
Mississippi State Medical Association, Member, MSMA2020 - 2023
American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, Member, AAAAI2017 - Present
American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, Member, ACAAI2017 - Present
Mississippi Society of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, Member, MSAAI2017 - 2021

Committee Service

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Appointments Committee, Member2024 - Present
American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology Women's Health Committee Member, Member2022 - Present
Allergy Immunology Fellowship Selection Committee, Chair2022 - Present
Program Evaluation Committee for Allergy and Immunology Fellowship Program, Chair2022 - Present
Scholarship Oversight Committee for Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Member2022 - 2022
Clinical Competency Committee for Allergy Immunology Fellowship, Chair2021 - 2023
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-ADMISSIONS FILE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE, Member2020 - Present
GME Wellness Subcommittee, Member2020 - 2023
American College of Asthma Allergy and Immunology Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorder Committee, Member2020 - 2024
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-RESIDENCY REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE, Member2019 - Present
Allergy Immunology Fellowship Selection Committee, Member2019 - 2022
Program Evaluation Committee for Allergy and Immunology, Member2019 - 2022
Clinical Competency Committee for Allergy and Immunology, Member2019 - 2021
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-RESIDENCY REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE, Member2018 - 2019
Morbidity and Mortality Task Force, Member2016 - 2017
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-RESIDENCY REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE, Member2014 - 2015
Residency Recruitment Committee for Pediatric Residency Program, Member2013 - 2014
Department of Pediatrics Resident Review Sub Committee, Member2013 - 2015

Community Service

Sanderson Farm Golf Tournament, Volunteer, Hole 18 Ambassador10/2024 - 10/2024
Southern Remedy Radio Kids and Teens with Dr. Morgan McLeod, Guest speaker for seasonal allergy talk03/2022 - 03/2022
Sanderson Farm Golf Tournament, Volunteer/greeter10/2021 - 10/2021
McNeal Elementary College and Career Readiness Week, Presenter02/2021 - 02/2021
Southern Remedy Radio Kids and Teens with Dr. Morgan McLeod, Guest speaker05/2020 - 05/2020
McNeal Elementary Career Fair, Presenter01/2020 - 01/2020
Doctors' Day at the Museum, Volunteer03/2018 - 03/2018
Doctor's Day at the Children's Museum, Volunteer08/2016 - 08/2016
Drivers Impact Course, Speaker12/2015 - 12/2015
Drivers Impact Course, Speaker12/2012 - 12/2012
Tar Wars, Mississippi, Presenter04/2012 - 04/2012
March of Dimes, Mississippi, Team Captain04/2012 - 04/2012
Pediatric Interest Group, Mississippi, Blaire E. Batson Radiothon Volunteer03/2012 - 03/2012
Arnold P. Gold Foundation, Mississippi, Student Clinician Ceremony Planner02/2011 - 02/2011
Habitat for Humanity Mississippi, Volunteer Builder11/2010 - 11/2010
Jackson Free Clinic, Mississippi, Medical Student Volunteer08/2010 - 08/2010
Walgreens and Urban League, Mississippi, Health Screener12/2008 - 2009

Other Service

Director of the American Board of Allergy and Immunology2024 - Present
Quality Improvement, Children's Leadership Program Capstone Project, Participated in capstone project assessing the need of interpreter services for UMMC ambulatory services. For this project I was directly involved with performing a literature search to gather data on importance of interpreter services in patient care settings. I then helped develop a survey for employees assessing the need of interpreter services to provide feedback to hospital administration.2022 - 06/2022
Quality Improvement, Pediatric A/I Atopic Dermatitis Skin Care Improvement, I collaborated with our division's Nurse Practitioner in the development of our Eczema clinic which provides visual demonstration of patient's recommended skin care regimen.10/2020 - 05/2021
Quality Improvement, Improving Pediatric Allergy Initial Visit Intake Form, Project member and leader in designing an intake form that was easier for patient comprehension. This form also helped with provider efficiency in clinic by helping streamline the clinical interview.11/2019 - 01/2020
Mentor for pre-med student at Tougaloo College, Served as mentor for Jalisia Jones, a pre-med Tougaloo college student. Offered guidance and support during her college career.07/2017 - 06/2020
Quality Improvement Project, Discharge Summary Improvement2015 - 02/2015

Teaching Experience

Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsFall 2024-2025
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsFall 2024-2025
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsFall 2024-2025
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsFall 2024-2025
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsFall 2024-2025
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsFall 2024-2025
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsFall 2024-2025
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsFall 2024-2025
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsFall 2023-2024
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsSpring 2023-2024
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsSpring 2023-2024
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsSpring 2023-2024
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsSpring 2023-2024
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsSpring 2023-2024
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsFall 2023-2024
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsFall 2023-2024
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsFall 2023-2024
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine lecture given to AI fellowsFall 2023-2024
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsFall 2023-2024
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine lecture given to AI fellowsFall 2023-2024
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine lecture to given to AI fellowsFall 2023-2024
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI FellowsFall 2022-2023
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsSpring 2022-2023
Medicine, Lecture, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsSpring 2022-2023
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsSpring 2022-2023
Medicine, Lecturer, Department of Medicine lecture given to AI fellowsSpring 2022-2023
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine lecture given to AI fellowsFall 2022-2023
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine lecture given to AI fellowsFall 2022-2023
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsFall 2022-2023
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsFall 2022-2023
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI FellowsFall 2022-2023
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI FellowsFall 2022-2023
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI FellowsFall 2021-2022
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine lecture given to AI FellowsSpring 2021-2022
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Nelson Series LectureSpring 2021-2022
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsSpring 2021-2022
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsSpring 2021-2022
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI fellowsSpring 2021-2022
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Pediatric Study Hall SeriesSpring 2021-2022
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow LectureSpring 2021-2022
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI FellowsSpring 2020-2021 - 2021
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lectures given to AI fellowsSpring 2020-2021 - 2021
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lectures given to AI FellowsFall 2020-2021 - 2020
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lectures given to AI FellowsFall 2020-2021 - 2020
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lectures given to AI FellowsFall 2020-2021 - 2020
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lectures given to AI FellowsFall 2020-2021 - 2020
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Pediatric Study Hall SeriesSpring 2020-2021 - 2021
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Pediatric AI Resident LecturesFall 2020-2021 - 2020
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lecture given to AI FellowsSpring 2020-2021
Medicine, Course, Preceptor, Intro to Clinical MedicineAnnual 2019-2020 - 2020
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Pediatric Nelson Series Lecture on Atopic Dermatitis and Food AllergySpring 2019-2020 - 2020
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lectures given to AI FellowsSpring 2019-2020 - 2020
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Department of Medicine Lectures given to AI FellowsSpring 2019-2020 - 2020
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Pediatric Study Hall SeriesSpring 2019-2020 - 2019
Medicine, Course, Preceptor, Intro to Clinical MedicineAnnual 2017-2018 - 2018
Medicine, Small Group, Attending, Pediatric M3 Problem Solving LeaderAnnual 2016-2017 - 2017
Medicine, Course, Preceptor, Intro to Clinical MedicineAnnual 2016-2017 - 2017
Medicine, Lecture, Facilitator, Pediatric Morning Sign InsAnnual 2016-2017 - 2017
Medicine, Lecture, Facilitator, Pediatric Board ReviewAnnual 2016-2017 - 2017
Medicine, Lecture, Facilitator, Pediatric Case Management ConferenceAnnual 2016-2017 - 2017

Directed Student Learning

Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Alea Jones2024 - 2024
Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Spencer Hagwood2024 - 2024
Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Thomas Harkins2024 - 2024
Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Megan Mascaro2024 - 2024
Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Layne Boykin2024 - 2024
Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Hannah Spears2024 - 2024
Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Athena Tiwari2024 - 2024
Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Alysa Crigler2023 - 2023
Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Dalton Hall2023 - 2023
Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Amber White2023 - 2023
Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Joseph Mestayer2021 - 2021
Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Austin Clark2021 - 2021
Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Candice Walker2021 - 2021
Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Anna Seidenburg2021 - 2021
Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Samuel Parrish2020 - 2020
Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Hallye Lewis2020 - 2020
Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Shelby Swede2020 - 2020
Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Mary Haire2020 - 2020
Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Sethelle Flowers2019 - 2019

Fellows supervised

Allergy and Immunology Fellowship Program, Research Advisor, 1 fellows supervised07/2024 - Present
Allergy and Immunology Fellowship Program, Program Director, 4 fellows supervised07/2024 - Present
Allergy and Immunology Fellowship Program, Program Director, 4 fellows supervised07/2023 - 06/2024
Allergy and Clinical Immunology Fellowship Program, Program Director, 4 fellows supervised07/2022 - 06/2023
Allergy and Immunology Fellowship Program, Research Advisor, 1 fellows supervised01/2022 - 06/2023
Allergy and Immunology Fellowship Program, Program Director, 4 fellows supervised07/2021 - 06/2022
Allergy and Clinical Immunology Fellowship, Attending Physician, 3 fellows supervised07/2020 - 06/2021
Allergy and Clinical Immunology Fellowship, Attending Physician, 3 fellows supervised07/2019 - 06/2020

Residency Training

Pediatrics Allergy and Immunology, Attending Physician2022 - Present
Department of Pediatrics Subspecialty Continuity Clinic Mentor, Attending Physician2020 - 06/2021
Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Attending Physician2019 - 11/2022
General Pediatrics, Attending Physician2016 - 06/2017