Brian Sims, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of pediatrics and cell, developmental and integrative biology, has been recognized with the 2013 Graduate Dean's Award for Excellence in Mentorship. His nominator says, “Dr. Sims constantly motivated us to elevate and exceed our goals. He always remained optimistic and pushed us to never lower our goals when faced with obstacles and difficulties. In the past, when I have thought about quitting or exploring easer roads, Dr. Sims always took the time to sit down and talk to me to help me regain my focus.”
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Drs. Ambika Ashraf, Pediatric Endocrinology, and Marjorie Lee White, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, have been selected to the PREP Editorial Board as writers for their specialties. Congratulations on this well deserved honor!
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Congratulations to the Department's newest Society for Pediatric Research members - David Askenazi, MD, Tim Beukelman, MD and Matt Stoll, MD. PhD.
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Dr. Rich Whitley receives Inaugural NIH Award (click for full article)
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Congratulations to Dr. Hussein Abdullatif who is the recipient of two Argus Awards from the Class of 2014 - Best MS2 Organ Module and the Dale J Benos Award for Best Module Director.
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UAB Healthcare Leadership Class of 2013 Selects Two Pediatricians
Congratulations to Pediatric Drs. Shannon Ross and Marjorie Lee White who have been selected to participate in the HLA Class of 2013.
The purpose of the HLA is to establish a cohesive and comprehensive program that offers training opportunities and helps develop essential skills for leaders in the 21st century academic health center. In part, this is accomplished by providing present and future leaders with a broader understanding of the responsibilities as leaders, new perspective on critical leadership and managerial issues they face, and a deeper understanding and awareness of concepts and techniques relevant to management. (Related article)
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New Assistant Dean for Students Named
Dean and Vice President, Ray Watts and Associate Dean for Students, Laura Kezar, are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Annalise Sorrentino to the position of Assistant Dean for Students. Dr. Sorrentino is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Emergency Medicine. She obtained her BA and MD degrees from the University of Missouri - Kansas City and did her pediatrics residency and pediatric emergency medicine fellowship at UAB. She joined the faculty in 2003 and has been active in many aspects of medical education. We are delighted to welcome her to Medical Student Services.
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Shannon Ross, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, has been received an RO1 award for her study "Viral diversity in congenital cytomegalovirus infection" in the amount $467K per year over 5 years from the National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders (NIH).
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David Kimberlin, MD, Professor and Co-Director of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, has been accepted into the cohort of the Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs (AMSPDC) Pediatric Leadership Development Program for 2013.
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Roger Berkow, MD, FAAP, Professor and Vice Chair of Pediatric Academic Affairs, has been appointed Editor-in-Chief for PREP Self-Assessment for the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. David Kimberlin, Sergio Stagno, M.D., Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases Professor and Co-Division Director, has been appointed Editor of the Red Book Report of Committee on Infectious Disease, American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Kimberlin currently serves as the President of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society.
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Waldemar A. Carlo, M.D., professor of neonatology in the UAB Department of Pediatrics, was honored with a 2012 President’s Award for Diversity for his devotion to improving outcomes for low-birth-weight infants in Alabama. He works to combat infant mortality in developing countries and has mentored more than 50 postdoctoral trainees of diverse cultural backgrounds. Carlo is also responsible for bringing a number of minority fellow and junior faculty to UAB. For the full article click here.
Congratulations to the 2013-2014 Dixon Fellows:
- Franco Diaz, MD, Critical Care
- Jegen Kandasamy, MD - Neonatology
- Sara Oliver, MD - Infectious Disease
- Chrystal Rutledge, MD – Critical Care
- Ammar Saadoon, MD - Pulmonology
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Winners of the CHIF Travel Award for 2013:
Drs. Jasmine Pagan and Ammar Saadoon are the recipients of the 2012-2013 Child Health Information Forum Attendance Award. They had the highest attendance for the 2012-2013 CHIF sessions. In recognition, the Department will cover their expenses to attend a scientific meeting of their choice within the continental United States.
Resident News:
CONGRATULATIONS to Megan Yanik! Megan, a 2nd year Pediatrics Resident, has been chosen for the 2 year position as the AAP liaison to the AMA for residents and fellows. This means that she will be representing all pediatric residents and fellows to the AMA. This is a great honor and responsibility!
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It is with great pleasure that we announce the selection of Drs. Tori Anderson, Catherine Hough-Telford, and Adam Johnson as Pediatric Co-Chief Residents for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Drs. Clay Cohen, Cassandra Smola and Nicki Sims have been selected as Pediatric Co-Chief Residents for the 2014-2015 academic year.
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Joe LaRussa, M.D. Outstanding Interns 2011 - 2012
Clay Cohen, MD
Yassmin Yousef, MD
Quarterback Club Subspecialty Education Award
Will Sasser, MD
Sergio Stagno Friend of the Housestaff Award
Brad Boyd, MD
Ralph Tiller Distinguished Faculty Award
Wally A. Carlo, MD
Michele St. Romain Housestaff Award
Dan Carter, MD
The 2013 Palmisano Award was presented to Kara Graves by Drs. Hussein Abdullatif, Roger Berkow and Sergio Stagno. The Palmisano Award is given annually to the UASOM senior medical student who, in the opinion of the pediatric faculty, best demonstrates excellence in pediatrics, a passion for learning, a desire to share knowledge through example, and compassion for the needs of children and their families. These principles, exemplifying the life of Dr. Palmisano, indicate this individual's potential for contribution to the medical community and are indicative of the highest quality work and scholarship.
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Two finalists have been announced as the 2013 Cunningham Memorial Research Program recipients. Mackenzie Wilson will with Dr. Wally Carlo, Neonatology, on her project entitled Neonatal Death in Developing Countries: Causes v. Timing. Kay Rainey will work with Dr. Leon Dure, Neurology, on her project, Parents’ attitudes toward pediatric genetic testing and incidental finding.
The Cunningham program was established by Dr. Sergio Stagno, Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics, to honor the memory of Dr. Russell Cunningham, a long time member of the Department of Pediatrics and strong advocate for medical student education. The program is designed to introduce students to pediatrics and pediatric research. UASOM medical students completing their first year, with an interest in Pediatrics apply for this eight week summer internship and research program. The two competitively selected students work with a mentor in the Department of Pediatrics responsible for helping the student design a summer research program and for providing the student an opportunity to attend a variety of Pediatric Clinics and/or hospital rounds and conferences. An award of $3200.00 is given to the successful candidates.
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The RNICU Reunion and the March for Babies walk are scheduled for April 27, 2013. The March of Dimes March for Babies begins at 8:30 and the Reunion begins at 11 and ends at 2PM. The sign up for the March for Babies is: http://www.marchforbabies.org/team/t1915496 All you have to do to sign up is go to this website and hit the Join this team” button located half way down the page.
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2013 UAB Perinatal Conference is scheduled for July 12, 2013 in the Bradley Lecture Center.
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2013 Society for Pediatric Research Awards:
Reed Dimmitt, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterology, was elected President of SSPR.
The Abbott Pediatric Educator Award was presented to Dr. Sergio Stagno for his outstanding work and years of dedication to Pediatric Medical Education.
SSPR Awards were presented to the following Department of Pediatrics faculty and fellows:
- Fellows Chris Restrepo, MD, Ped. Emergency Medicine, and Ariel Salas, MD, Neonatology, both Young Investigator Award finalist.
- Fellows Tracy Hwangpo, MD, Allergy and Immunology, and Alain Cuna, MD, Neonatology, Trainee Travel Award recipients.
- Lauren Nassetta, MD, Hospital Medicine, received a SSPR Young Faculty Travel Award.
- Jud Barber, MD, Ped. Emergency Medicine, is a new SSPR Council Member.
Annalise Sorrentino, MD, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, was thanked for her two year tenure as an SSPR Council Member.
Dr. Marjorie Lee White has received a General Endowment Fund Medical Education Initiative Award for her study Inter-Professional Simulation Development for Undergraduate Healthcare Education in the amount of $200,000.
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| 2013 KPRI Award Recipients |
Rud Polhill Grant for Senior Faculty |
| Randy Cron, MD, PhD |
"Genetics of Macrophage Activation Syndrome" |
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| Fred Goldman, MD |
"DNA Damage Responses and Oxidative |
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Stress in Dyskeratosis Congenita" |
| William T. Harris, MD |
"Effects of Vitamin D Deficiency on Murine |
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Lung Development and Function" |
| Michele Kong, MD |
"RSV-mediated Regulation of Neurophilic |
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Inflammation in CF Lung Disease" |
| Colin A. Martin, MD |
"The Role of AhR Signaling in Immune Modulated |
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Intestinal Injury and Repair in the Neonate" |
| Joseph Pressey, MD |
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Rhabdomyosarcoma" |
| Matthew Stoll, MD, PhD |
"Identification of Target Antigens in Children |
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with Spondyloarthritis" |
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$330,000 Childhood Cancer Research Grant Awarded to Gregory Friedman, MD, UAB Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at Children's of Alabama
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Bonnie A. Spear, PhD, Pediatric Professor of Adolescent Medicine, has received notice that her Leadership Education in Adolescent Medicine (LEAH) Grant has been renewed through June 2017. Funding for the initial year will be in the amount of $316,267. The grant is made possible by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
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2012 Founder's Fund Recipients Announced:
Pediatric Faculty Development Retreat
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"Pediatric Residency Research Pathway"
PI: Dr. Kathy Monroe, M.D. |
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Treatment of Hyperkalemia in Patients with Renal Failure
PI: Nicole Sims, M.D.
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"Improving Breastfeeding Awareness among Patients at the Women and Infants' Center and at Primary Care Clinic"
PI: Catherine M. Hough-Telford, M.D.
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Fostering Adolescents: Health Education for Foster Parents
PI: Shawna Reshard, M.D. |
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Children's of Alabama Smoking Cessation Welcome Card
PI: Adam B. Johnson, M.D. |
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Counseling and Caring for Patients with Genetic Disorders: Simulated Cases for Pediatric Residents
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Dr. Michele Kong Maha has won the The Pediatric Critical Care Scientist Developement Award for her proposal RSV-induced Respiratory Failure: Role of MMP-9 in Lung Injury through Generation of PGP. The Program is funded by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), and provides K level funding for 2-3 years.
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