Wayne Liang, M.D., Pediatric Hematology and Oncology and Member of the UAB Informatics Institute, received an appointment as an Associate Scientist in the Experimental Therapeutics Program of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center effective Sept. 21, 2017.
Congratulations to Dr. Liang on joining the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center!
Congratulations to Dr. Liang on joining the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center!
To increase the awareness about childhood cancer and help raise money for cure, two stories of childhood cancer survivors who were Children's of Alabama patients were featured on WIAT CBS 42 on Sept. 21 as part of 'Committed to a Cure' broadcast. View the broadcast here at 5:07:37.
The first story features a love story between Hannah Acton andLogan Whitehead who met at Children's and are both childhood cancer survivors. View their story here at 5:10:05.
The second story features 14-year-old Payton Ray who was diagnosed with leukemia and is now cured after a bone marrow transplant because of a donor who is a complete stranger to Payton's family. View his story here at 06:06:34.
The first story features a love story between Hannah Acton andLogan Whitehead who met at Children's and are both childhood cancer survivors. View their story here at 5:10:05.
The second story features 14-year-old Payton Ray who was diagnosed with leukemia and is now cured after a bone marrow transplant because of a donor who is a complete stranger to Payton's family. View his story here at 06:06:34.
Michelle Kong, M.D., Pediatric Critical Care, is among the list of 30 strong women in Alabama making differences in their communities. This year, This is Alabama presents the third annual Women Who Shape the State awards, which are listed on AL.com. Dr. Kong's recognition is due to being the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of KultureCity, which is changing the state and beyond for the betterment of members of the special needs community.
Read the story on AL.com
Read the story on AL.com
Gregory Friedman, M.D., Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, was invited to attend and speak at the WhatIFF Symposium for Pediatric Brain Tumor Research on Sept. 15-16 in Atlanta, GA. This first ever symposium for pediatric brain tumor research gathered the top clinicians and researchers in the field to present their ideas on how to put an end to brain tumors. Dr. Friedman's talk titled, "Immunovirotherapy to Target Pediatric Brain Tumors” discussed the ongoing oncolytic HSV trial at Children's of Alabama and plans to develop innovative combination approaches to maximize virus killing of cancer cells and the development of an anti-tumor immune response.
Kristen Waddell, MSN, CPNP-AC, CRNP, CCRN, recently received a Young Alumni Merit Award from the UAB School of Nursing Alumni Association at their Alumni Awards Night on Sept. 14, 2017. Kristen has worked as a RN in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Children's for six years and a PICU PNP for four years. She is also co-developer and the program coordinator for the Children's of Alabama Community Healthcare Education Simulation (COACHES) program.
Hyundai Hope On Wheels presented Children's of Alabama with a $250,000 Hyundai Scholar Hope Grant on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness month. The grant funds will support the research of principal investigator Julie Wolfson, M.D., Pediatric Hematology & Oncology. Children's of Alabama patients battling cancer participated in the program’s signature Handprint Ceremony, in which they dipped their hands in paint and placed their handprints on a white 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe and Dr. Wolfson's white coat.
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Winners of the 2017 Argus Awards were announced at the ceremony held Friday, Sept. 8. The awards are given each year by medical students to honor their professors and course directors for excellence in medical education. Click here to view this year's winners. Nominees from Pediatrics includes: Hussein Abdul-Latif, M.D., Pediatric Endocrinology, Robb Romp, M.D., Pediatric Cardiology, William Sasser, M.D., Pediatric Critical Care, and Kim Whelan, M.D., Pediatric Hematology & Oncology. To view all nominees, click here.
Stephenie B. Wallace, M.D., FAAP, Adolescent Medicine, has been selected to serve as Vice President aka President Elect for the Southeast Regional Chapter of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM). The Southeast Regional Chapter includes members from six states: Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida.
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The UAB Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA) class roster for 2017-2018 was recently announced. Joseph Chewning, M.D., Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, is among the incoming members. 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. Click here to learn more. The UAB HLA is celebrating the 10th anniversary of this program!
Thirty women have been selected to join Momentum, Alabama's premier women's leadership program. Among these is Cathy Turner, CPA, CGMA, Executive Administrator of UAB Pediatrics.
The class, which Momentum leaders said is the largest and most diverse in its 15 years, will kick off this week and culminate with a luncheon. Following orientation, the class will begin the nine-month program of training and mentoring. Monthly sessions will include topics such as emotional intelligence, negotiation, healthy conflict, organizational and team development, branding and communication as well as mentoring.
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The class, which Momentum leaders said is the largest and most diverse in its 15 years, will kick off this week and culminate with a luncheon. Following orientation, the class will begin the nine-month program of training and mentoring. Monthly sessions will include topics such as emotional intelligence, negotiation, healthy conflict, organizational and team development, branding and communication as well as mentoring.
More information.