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This Month In Pediatrics
October 2026
Part 1
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Mia's Milestone Patient Story with Dr. Jaclyn Rosenzweig
When Mia was diagnosed with blood leukemia, Dr. Jaclyn Rosenzweig and her care team supported Mia and her family through treatment, celebrating milestones and moments of joy along the way. Mia’s story celebrates the strength of children, families, and the care teams dedicated to helping them thrive. Read more here!
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Cohen Clinic for Children and Families at Echo Park
We’re excited to announce the opening of the Cohen Clinic for Children and Families, our new primary care clinic at Echo Park, which opened on September 9. Dr. Sandra Rolston, clinic director, shares her vision for the clinic and its future as it grows toward full capacity and up to 10,000 appointments annually.
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Sara Alhousseiny, MD
Division of Pediatric Cardiology
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Caroline Gillenson, PhD
Division of General Pediatrics
| | | Dr. Marianne Nellis has been appointed Associate Vice Chair of Clinical Research. In this role, she will help advance the Department’s clinical and translational research priorities, expand clinical research and trial activity, support clinician-investigators and early-career faculty, and strengthen research mentorship and training programs across the Department. | | |
Dr. Genevieve Fouda has been appointed Interim Vice Chair of Research. In this role, she will lead the Department’s research strategy across basic, translational, clinical, and health services research, while advancing funding, collaboration, faculty development, research training, and strategic initiatives across the Department and its institutional partners.
| | Dr. Jennifer Lee has been promoted to Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics. This promotion, on the Pathway Recognizing Excellence in Clinical Practice and Leadership, recognizes her outstanding expertise in pediatric hospital medicine and quality improvement, as well as her commitment to education. | | |
Valisha McFarlane has been promoted to Operations Manager of Digital Engagement. In her new role, she will help oversee digital engagement operations, support strategic initiatives, and strengthen the Department’s digital communications and online presence. We look forward to her continued contributions and leadership in this role.
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Mina Redzematovic has been promoted to Finance and Operations Administrator. In her new role, she will support the Department’s financial and operational needs and contribute to the continued efficiency and success of the team. Congratulations to Mina on this well-deserved promotion!
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Michaela Murphy has been promoted to Executive Assistant. In her new role, she will provide executive support to the Chair’s Office and help coordinate its day-to-day operations. Congratulations to Michaela on this well-deserved promotion!
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Pediatric Fellows' Research in Progress takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Third and second-year fellows present their ongoing academic scholarship work. This month's presenters were:
Dr. Istvan Kanyo (Third Year Critical Care Fellow)
Title: "Neuromuscular Blockade in ECMO:
A PHIS Study"
Dr. Hayden Peirce (Second Year Hospital Medicine Fellow)
Title: "Identifying Competencies for Pediatric Residents Regarding End-of-Life Pediatric Care"
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Attention Pediatric Residents: Are you interested in advocating for children and families and getting more involved in pediatric advocacy?
The NYS Pediatric Resident Advocacy Coalition (PRAC) is a group of more than 200 pediatric residents across New York State who are passionate about making a difference for children. PRAC is a great opportunity to connect with other residents, learn from leaders in advocacy, improve your advocacy skills, and get involved in meaningful projects. Please reach out to Dr. Laurie Gordon, one of the PRAC mentors, to learn more.
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Congratulations to Dr. Erika Abramson, who was nominated by Dean Harrington and selected to participate in the Samuel Bacharach Leading Cornell Program. The capstone leadership program is designed for high-performing mid-career academic and administrative staff who demonstrate strong senior leadership potential and a commitment to shaping Cornell’s future strategic direction.
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Congratulations to Dr. Sallie Permar, who has been selected as the recipient of the Morriss Award. She will be honored during a visit to Iowa on April 22–23, 2027, with a dinner and program activities planned as part of the award recognition.
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The Pediatric ICU is proud to celebrate two of its Physician Assistants recognized at this year’s NYP Physician Assistant Celebration. Claire Putman received the PA Rookie of the Year Award, and Joseph Lalor was honored as Physician Assistant of the Year for the Weill Cornell campus. Both recognitions highlight their exceptional dedication to pediatric patients, families, and the department.
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Congratulations to Nick Cacciola-Price, who received the Rising Star Advanced Practice Provider Award at the Annual APP Awards. This recognition celebrates his dedication and contributions as an advanced practice provider.
| | | | Click here to view publications by faculty members published in the last 30 days! | | |
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Dr. Denis Donovan delivered Pediatric Grand Rounds at Brooklyn Methodist Hospital on September 30, presenting on the important topic of “Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death in Children.”
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Dr. Laurie Gordon gave Pediatric Grand Rounds at BronxCare, presenting “Silos to Solidarity: Building a Resident-Driven Inter-Institutional Pediatric Advocacy Coalition.”
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Dr. Marisa Censani delivered the Presidential Welcome at the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Summit 2026: The Business of Obesity Medicine, held September 24–26 in Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, in her role as President of the OMA. She also presented “Choosing the Right Model: Micro, Mid-Size, and Large Scale Obesity Medicine Practices,” participated in a panel discussion on obesity medicine practice models, and joined Breakfast with the experts to discuss multidisciplinary obesity care.
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Dr. Rachel Kowalsky has been appointed to the Division of Medical Ethics in the Department of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine.
In September, she delivered “Narrative Medicine and the Art of Doctoring” for Pediatric Grand Rounds at NYP Brooklyn.
She presented “The Future Presupposed: Implicit Hope in Creation” at Brown University’s Cogut Institute for the Humanities as part of the launch of the Brown Journal of Medical Humanities.
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New eCornell Professional Development Benefit
Faculty and staff can take advantage of eCornell certificate programs and courses at a special rate of $100 per course as part of their professional development. Staff may also be eligible for tuition reimbursement for courses related to their work, subject to departmental approval and reimbursement policies.
- Register for eCornell programs using a personal credit card or CU Procurement Card with approval.
- Speak with your manager or HR representative for details about eligibility and reimbursement.
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Enroll for eCornell courses here!
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Are you interested in sharing your expertise or telling your story? We invite you to contribute to our department blog. You can submit post ideas to Ilina Das Ewen. Whether you have an idea, bullet points, an outline, or a fully written blog post, reach out to Ilina. She can help you draft or edit a blog post. Your personal stories and insights are valuable.
Check out our latest blog posts!
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The 2026 Annual Patient Education Conference
A weekend of educational sessions, inspiring speakers, and opportunities to connect with patients, families, medical professionals, industry partners, and more.
Date: October 17–18, 2026
Location: Belfer Research Building, 413 E. 69th St.
Register Here!
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Pediatric Grand Rounds
Sessions are offered in a hybrid format. The in-person sessions will be held in the WCM F-638 Conference Room.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to join these upcoming sessions for learning, discussion, and collaboration.
Upcoming Speakers & Dates
October 20, 2026 — Faculty Meeting
October 27, 2026 — Ryo Miyakawa, Alison Maresh, and Tom Ciecierega
November 3, 2026 — Abigail Allen
November 10, 2026 — Jacques Lacroi
November 17, 2026 — Natalie Hecht Baldauff
November 24, 2026 — Daniel Griffin
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WCM Faculty Conference: Communication Success
Build the skills needed to navigate difficult conversations, communicate with confidence in high-stakes settings, and foster stronger, more effective teams in academic medicine.
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 9:00am-2:30pm
RSVP Here!
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Schedule your Professional Headshot
External Affairs has established "headshot days" to fill the business need for standardized institutional headshots, particularly for clinical faculty profiles.
Employees in need of headshots may sign up for a 10-minute time slot through Microsoft Bookings (login required).
Stay tuned for upcoming headshot days here!
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A heartfelt shout-out to the PICU team who provided care a few weeks ago. Thanks to their tremendous skill, dedication, and compassion, the patient continues to make remarkable progress and is now on room air and off dialysis. Their extraordinary efforts played an important role in the recovery and made a profound difference during an incredibly critical time.
Dr. Aliza Solomon, Emily Coppedge and Isabel Reckson were among the top pediatric physicians with stellar Google review ratings this month!
Share your appreciation for colleagues by submitting a shout-out for inclusion in the department newsletter here!
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