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This Month In Pediatrics
April 2026
Part 1
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Baby Rafael's Fight to Breathe and the Team Who Saved Him
Our pediatricians acted swiftly when Baby Rafael struggled to breathe, using their expertise and teamwork to stabilize him and give him a fighting chance. Today, Rafael is breathing, growing, and thriving—thanks to the compassion and skill of the team who refused to give up on him. Read more here!
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Dr. Deborah Levine Advances Pediatric Emergency Care Through Research and Mentorship
Dr. Levine’s work in pediatric emergency medicine extends far beyond any single study or clinical encounter. She is helping foster a setting in which scientific discovery, clinical care, and professional development are closely interconnected. Read more here!
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Request for Applications: Associate Unit Leader Position in the MD Program- Phase 1
The Office of Medical Education invites applications for the role of Associate Unit Leader for Patient Care and Physicianship (PCP) within the Essential Principles of Medicine (EPOM) A and B courses. PCP in EPOM is where newly minted medical students begin to learn history taking skills, professional identity formation, and what it actually means to care for patients. This role provides an opportunity to excel in teaching and actively shape the MD program curriculum, specifically thinking about how we teach early clinical reasoning, how we assess it, and how we evolve the student experience in a way that reflects where medicine is going, not just where it has been.
If you are interested, please send a brief letter of interest and your CV to Kelli Ruttle by Friday, May 1.
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Kalyani Trivedi, MD
Division of Cardiology
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5th Annual Pediatric Health Policy Research Symposium - Submit Your Abstract!
Don’t miss your chance to present at the Fenwick Institute’s national Pediatric Health Equity and Policy Research Symposium October 22–23 at Boston Children’s Hospital. This premier forum brings together child health researchers and advocates from across the U.S. and beyond to tackle health disparities, equity, and policy...and build the community driving real change.
This year’s symposium features a keynote by Dr. Thea L. James, VP of Mission & Co-Executive Director of the Health Equity Accelerator at Boston Medical Center, plus original research presentations, interactive workshops, and a special session on best practices in health equity research and dissemination.
Abstract submissions due May 1 at 11:59pm
Fill out the form here to submit your original research abstract.
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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. Stay tuned for next month's presenters!
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We have an opportunity to take action to support polio eradication efforts in the Senate, thanks to a bipartisan “Dear Colleague” letter introduced by Senator Wicker (MS) and Senator Reed (RI). This letter to Senate appropriators asks them to support robust funding for polio eradication in Fiscal Year 2027.
Other Senators have an opportunity to show their support by adding their names to the letter before the fast-approaching April 16 deadline. It takes just a minute to contact your Senators today to encourage them to sign on.
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Dr. David Lyden has been honored with the AACR–Princess Takamatsu Memorial Lectureship from the American Association for Cancer Research, recognizing his transformative contributions to cancer research. Read more here!
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Dr. Lisa Ipp will be honored at the Project Sunshine Gala on May 14 at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers. Join us in celebrating her incredible contributions and the outstanding work of the HSS Pediatrics team by attending, purchasing a table, or making a donation in her honor. RSVP here!
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Dr. Corinne Catarozoli was recently featured in the New York Post, shedding light on pica—a rare eating disorder in children characterized by the consumption of non-food items. She emphasized that the condition is often linked to underlying medical or psychological needs and is important to recognize early. Read the full story here!
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| | Dr. Sallie Permar recently participated in the World Vaccine Congress in Washington, D.C., where she joined leading experts on a panel exploring progress toward a CMV vaccine, titled “How Close Are We?” | | | |
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Join the Faculty Wellness Committee!
We’re inviting faculty members to get involved with the Faculty Wellness Committee. This group plans events throughout the year that promote connection, collaboration, and fun, gathers faculty feedback and ideas, and works closely with department leadership to support wellness initiatives and opportunities.
If you’re interested in joining, they meet every other month on Thursdays at noon. Please reach out to Dr. Susan Bostwick for more information.
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| | The department offers confidential peer to peer support for pediatric faculty who are involved in a lawsuit or RCA. Modeled on the program the WCM ED uses, our department has 5 trained faculty members who are available to faculty for peer support. One of these faculty members will reach out to anyone who is involved in a lawsuit or RCA to offer short term peer support, to share resources and a trained ear to listen. In addition, any faculty who wants to reach out for peer support related to keepsafes, morbidities, QA reviews, etc, may do so by contacting Dr. Sandra Rolston. | | | |
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 your draft or edit a blog post. Your personal stories and insights are valuable.
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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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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Conference: Navigating Care in Adolescence and Adulthood
Date: April 13, 2026
Time: 8:00am-2:30pm
Location: Belfer Research Building 302-A-C
Register Here!
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Department of Pediatrics Annual Trivia Night
Join our department’s trivia night (general trivia, not medical) for a fun evening of friendly competition, teamwork, and great company!
Date: April 30, 2026
Time: 7pm-8pm
Location: Zoom
RSVP Here!
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Webinar: Advancing Biomedical Careers:
Strategies for successful F and K Awards
Virtual Webinar
This virtual webinar is designed for early-career investigators interested in pursuing NIH Fellowship (F) and Career Development (K) awards. Learn strategies for developing competitive applications, understanding the NIH peer review process, and identifying resources to support successful submissions.
Date: May 6-7, 2026
Time: 10am-2pm
Register here!
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Save the Date for the 5th Annual Pediatrics Research Day
Join us for a day filled with research presentations and scholarly exchange, showcasing cutting-edge basic, translational, and clinical projects.
Date: May 12, 2026
Time: 8am-6pm
Location: Griffis Faculty Club & Belfer Research Budiling 2nd Floor
Register Here!
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Global Infectious Diseases Across a Woman's Lifespan Course
Date: May 13-15, 2026
Email wgh@med.cornell.edu for more information.
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Drs. Nicole Kucine, Perdita Permaul and Zuhal Ergonul 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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