Dr. Bhatia named Vice-Chair of Heersink Faculty Council
Smita Bhatia, M.D., MPH, professor in the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, was named vice-chair of the Heersink School of Medicine Faculty Council.
Drs. Dhall and Feig elected to membership in the American Pediatric Society
Congratulations to Girish Dhall, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, and Daniel Feig, M.D., Ph.D., M.S., professor in the Division of Pediatrics Nephrology, on their recent election to membership in the American Pediatric Society (APS).
2022 Department of Pediatrics Faculty Achievement Awards
Top Row L to R: David Kimberlin, Kent Willis, Lauren Nassetta, Madhura Hallman and Taylor McClanahan. 2nd Row L to R: Laurie Marzullo, Carlie Stein, Brad Troxler, Jennifer McCain and Tina Simpson. 3rd Row L to R: Joe Philips, Shaundra Blakemore, Cason Benton and Adolfo Molina. Bottom Row: Division of Pediatric Hospital MedicineThe Department of Pediatrics is pleased to honor these faculty members. They have attained a level of excellence recognized by their peers due to their exceptional contributions for the development of the department and in turn, the achievers of tomorrow - our children.
Please join us in congratulating the winners in each category.
Dr. Kimberlin receives 2022 Walter T. Hughes Distinguished Physician Award
David Kimberlin, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, was named the recipient of the 2022 Walter T. Hughes Distinguished Physician Award. This award is given by the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS) to a pediatrician who has made significant contributions to the field of pediatric infectious diseases and is the society’s highest recognition. The award was recently renamed to honor Walter T. Hughes, who was a founding member of PIDS and the first president of the society.
Dr. Rutledge named vice chair for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
I am pleased to announce that Chrystal Rutledge, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care, will assume the role of vice chair for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the Department of Pediatrics, effective Dec. 1, 2022. Dr. Rutledge has already been performing many of the leadership duties associated with this position, and this promotion is a recognition of the importance of DEI to the department as well as her outstanding leadership qualities.
Kong selected for 2022-2023 class of Leadership Alabama
Michele Kong, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care, was selected for the Class of 2022-2023 Leadership Alabama.
Five department faculty elected to Society for Pediatric Research membership
Top L to R: Ammar Saadoon Alishlash, Ahmed Asfari, Scott James, Colm Travers and Kent WillisCongratulations to the following pediatric faculty on being elected to the Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) membership!
Safety & Quality Day Best Poster winner announced
Congratulations to Ashley Moellinger, CRNP; Robert Dabal, M.D., Hayden Zaccagni, M.D., and Santiago Borasino, M.D., on winning Best Poster at the 3rd Annual Safety & Quality Day. They received this award for their poster titled, "A reintervention reduction bundle improves outcomes in patients following a Norwood procedure".
Read moreDr. Dike selected for rare disease scholar’s program
Chinenye Dike, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, has been selected for the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Scholar’s Program hosted by the Rare Disease Institute at Children’s National Medical Center.
Three pediatric faculty members receive CARES at UAB Awards
Top L to R: Jennifer Guimbellot, Robert Richter and Ariel SalasThe UAB Center for Outcomes and Effectiveness Research and Education (COERE) has announced the awardees for the second round of CARES at UAB. Jennifer Guimbellot, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine, Robert Richter, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care, and Ariel Salas, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Neonatology, were among the 17 awards given out.
Drs. Odum and Foster selected for APS SPR Journey & Frontiers in Pediatric Research Program
L to R: Christy Foster and James OdumChristy Foster, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes, and James Odum, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care, were selected for the American Pediatric Society (APS) and Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) Journeys & Frontiers in Pediatric Research program for 2022-2023.
Dr. Bliton selected as 2022 Tobacco Trainee Awardee
Kyle Bliton, M.D., fellow in the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine, was named a 2022 Tobacco Trainee by the Section on Nicotine and Tobacco Prevention and Treatment (SONTPT) of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
12 pediatric faculty receive promotions in 2022
Congratulations to the 11 faculty promoted effective October 1, 2022!
Read morePediatrics welcomes three new faculty members in September 2022
L to R: Sunena Chhabra Argo, Karlene Walker and Alicia WebbThe UAB Department of Pediatrics welcomed three new faculty members in the month of September. Please join us in making them feel at home!
Dr. Kong to receive endowed professorship
We are pleased to announce that Michele Kong, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care, will receive an endowed professorship from Children’s of Alabama on Oct. 1, 2022. This celebrates Dr. Kong’s significant contributions to Children’s of Alabama, UAB and to our larger community.
Faculty from Division of Neonatology receive awards at the Perinatal Research Society meeting
Two faculty members in the Division of Neonatology were honored at the Perinatal Research Society annual meeting, held in Austin, TX from Sept. 9-11. Ariel Salas, M.D., associate professor, and Vikek Shukla, M.D., assistant professor, both received the Outstanding Paper by an Associate Member/ Best Young Investigator Paper, Perinatal Research Society Award.
Drs. Ladinsky and Dye receive Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Awards
The Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) hosted its annual awards dinner on Saturday, Sept. 10 in Birmingham, Alabama. Morissa Ladinsky, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Academic General Pediatrics, and Candice Dye, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Academic General Pediatrics, were among those honored.
Read moreDr. Cron selected for American College of Rheumatology committee
Randy Cron, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, was selected for a volunteer position on the American College of Rheumatology Division Directors Committee.
Department welcomes thirteen new faculty members in August 2022
Top L to R: Caroline Densmore, Chinenye Dike, Emily Dodenhoff, Claire Keith, Jordan Lim, Adria Luk, Leen Matalka, Abigail Martin, Emily Nolte, Lauren Robinson, Nick Rockwell, James Statler and Lece Webb.The UAB Department of Pediatrics welcomed thirteen new faculty members in the month of August. Please join us in making them feel at home!
Dr. Alana Nichols named to BBJ Top 40 Under 40
Back L to R: Brian May, Adolfo Molina, Alana Nichols, Tamera Coyne-Beasley, Carlie Stein, Lisa Willet, Mitch Cohen, Karla Williams and Channing BrownAlana Nichols, M.D., PGY-2 Med-Peds resident, was named to the Birmingham Business Journal's Top 40 Under 40.