2011 Archives

Pediatrics Faculty in the News

 

• Dr. John Olfest has been quoted in an ABC News article about brain tumors.  See the article here.
• Dr. Amos Deinard was quoted in a Star Tribune story about providing dental care to communities in need throughout the state of Minnesota.  View the article here.
• Dr. Christopher Moertel was featured in a WCCO report about cell phones potentially increasing the risk of cancer.
• Dr. Mark Schleiss is quoted in a U.S. News & World Report article about cytomegalovirus, or CMV, a leading cause of birth defects and disabilities in newborns in the United States.
• Dr. Rebecca Ameduri was featured in a Fox 9 News story about an infant girl's heart procedure.
• Dr. Jakub Tolar was featured in a WCCO-TV story about a young Iowa boy who suffers from a rare disorder.  See the video here
   

Community Physicians Receive Awards at Recognition Banquet

Wednesday, May 11 marked an evening devoted to celebrating community physicians who teach our medical students and residents.  We warmly congratulate the following physicians on receiving awards:

Homer Venters Award

Dr. Naomi Palmer, Partners in Pediatrics, Rogers, MN

Honored Clinical Faculty Award

Dr. John O'Connell, Metropolitan Pediatrics
 

CME Conference - "Topics and Advances in Pediatrics" June 9-10

The Department of Pediatrics annual CME course, "Topics and Advances in Pediatrics" will be held June 9-10 in the 3M Auditorium at the Carlson School of Management.  Please follow this link for more information about the course.  The program promises to be excellent, including a keynote address from Dr. Larry Pickering.

John Andrews Assumes Role of Director of Division of General Pediatrics

Dr. John Andrews has assumed the role of Director of the Division of General Pediatrics, effective April 1.  Dr. Andrews will continue his current role as the director of the pediatric residency program with the help of Dr. Emily Borman-Shoap, Dr. Tom George, and the Education Office staff.  Please join the Department of Pediatrics in welcoming John to this new role!

Brenda Weigel Assumes Role of Director of Division of Hematology/Oncology

Brenda Weigel, MD, MSc, has assumed the role of Director of the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.  Dr. Weigel is internationally recognized for her work in pediatric sarcomas and developmental therapeutics, and has led many national and international trials.  She is exceptionally well-qualified to serve in this new capacity.  Please join the Department of Pediatrics in welcoming Brenda to this new role!

Joseph Neglia Announces 2011 CHRCDA Scholar

Dr. Terri Laguna has been named as our inaugural CHRCDA Scholar for 2011.  Terri is currently a University Scholar (formerly UPF Scholar) and has developed a translational research program in the study of biomarkers in cystic fibrosis patients.  Her research focus is well-suited to the CHRCDA career development program, and we anticipate that Terri will be the first in a series of outstanding scholars supported by this award. 

Joseph Neglia Announces recipients of first Amplatz Scholar awards

• Dr. Chandy John: How does reduction of malaria transmission affect immune responses to Plasmodium falciparum and prevalence of anemia
• Dr. Sara Ramel: The Role of Linear Growth and Fat-Free Mass Gain in Determining Cognitive Outcomes in Extremely Preterm Infants
• Dr. Bazak Sharon: Impact of CMV on hearing loss in Minnesota
• Dr. Priya Verghese: Preventing Harmful and Potentially Lethal Viral Infections in Children with Kidney Transplants