Annalise Sorrentino, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, and Sam McCartney, M.D., second-year pediatric resident, received awards from the Southern Society for Pediatric Research (SSPR).

Dr. Sorrentino received the SSPR Educator Award for her outstanding contributions to pediatric educational programs and her recognition as a role model within the education community.

Dr. McCartney received the SSPR Trainee Travel Award for his continued work in pediatric research. He presented his study Development of a Dexamethasone Response Estimator in Preterm Infants on Invasive Mechanical Ventilation at SSPR in New Orleans, LA. These awards are meant to facilitate and encourage young trainees to attend and present their research at this meeting.

Congratulations to Drs. Sorrentino and McCartney!