David Kimberlin, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, has been appointed to the NIH Advisory Committee to the Deputy Director for Intramural Research (DDIR).
Hope Wilson, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, has been named director of the Pediatric Thrombosis Program. This new role became official as of Feb. 1, 2023. In this capacity, she will continue efforts towards the growth and development of the clinical, research, and educational facets of the program.
L to R: Justin Bailey, Susmita Murthy and David TaylorIt is our honor to announce the selection of Justin Bailey, M.D., PGY-2 pediatric resident, Susmita Murthy, M.D., PGY-3 med-peds resident, and David Taylor, M.D., PGY-2 pediatric resident, as the co-chief residents for the Pediatric Residency Program for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Malgorzata Kasztan, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Division of Hematology/Oncology, has been selected as Pittman Scholar in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine. This esteemed group was created to honor the legacy of Dr. James A. Pittman, Jr., the longest-serving dean in our School’s history.
Top L to R: Meghan Harrison, Samantha Hill, Terry Wall and Stephenie WallaceMeghan Harrison, M.D., fellow in the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Samantha Hill, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Adolescent Medicine, Terry Wall, M.D., professor in the Division of Academic General Pediatrics, and Stephenie Wallace, M.D., professor in the Division of Adolescent Medicine, were elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society.
L to R: Lece Webb and Jeremy LoebergerAndrew Miller, pediatric section editor for Respiratory Care, recently revealed his top five pediatric articles for 2022.
Two articles authored by faculty in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care were include among the top 5.
The Department of Pediatrics received the Caduceus Club Award for Best Clinical Department – Birmingham Campus at the Argus Awards on Jan. 6, 2023.
L to R: David Ingram and Jimmy AlstonEffective Jan. 2023, David Ingram has transitioned to a new role within the Department of Pediatrics.
Dr. Wadhwa receives American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy New Investigator Award
Aman Wadhwa, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology has received the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy New Investigator Award. Dr. Wadhwa has been awarded $50,000 per year for two years.
Please join us in congratulating Julie Wolfson M.D., MSHS, associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, on receiving a grant from Teen Cancer America. Dr. Wolfson has been awarded $507,155 over three years.