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This Month In Pediatrics
July 2025
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$1.1 Million Grant Supporting the Launch of a Natural History Study for a Rare Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Dr. Zachary Grinspan was awarded $1.1M grant from the parent-caregiver-led Rare Bird Foundation on his study for a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that causes developmental delays and seizures called MEF2C Haploinsufficiency syndrome.
Read more here!
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The Best Meditation Apps
Dr. Michelle Loy was recently featured in the NY Times Wirecutter's guide on "The Best Meditation Apps," where her expert commentary was included.
By incorporating meditation into your routine, you can improve mental clarity, reduce stress, and promote overall brain health. It’s a simple yet powerful practice that can make a big difference in how you feel and think. Read more here!
| | | Appointments & Promotions | | Dr. Corinne Catarozoli has been appointed to Section Chief of Pediatric Mental Health effective July 1, 2025. In this new role, Dr. Catarozoli will work closely with Cori Green, MD Vice Chair of Behavioral Health Integration and Innovation and Susan Bostwick, MD, MBA, Division Chief, General Pediatrics as we continue to expand our integrated and collaborative mental health services within our department. We look forward to her future achievements at Weill Cornell Medicine. Read more here! | |
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Dr. Nena Osorio has been recognized by the Board of Directors of the Academic Pediatrics Association (APA) for her extraordinary contributions to the Quality and Safety Improvement Scholars Program where she was responsible for revising and implementing new QSIS Curriculum, designing PAS in person sessions for the QSIS Scholars, executing successful cohort IV recruitment, reviewing applications; and working closely with the APA and QSIS Executive Committee.
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Saikat Goswami, MBBS
Division of Hematology/Oncology
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Dr. Jaclyn Rosenzweig was a recipient of the Young Investigator Award from the Hyundai Hope on Wheels. Hyundai Hope on Wheels creates awareness for pediatric cancers and awards large grants to doctors and premiere research centers for life-saving research.
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Dr. Deborah Levine was awarded a one-year $100K pilot grant from Emergency Medicine Foundation for her study entitled Salivary miRNA and Elevated Intracranial Pressure in Children with CSF Shunt Malfunction.
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Dr. Nicole Kelly was awarded the Primary Care Innovations Program Seed Grant for her project entitled Inpatient Burden of Pediatric Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders in U.S. Community Hospitals.
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Dr. Han-Wei Wu (Hematology/Oncology Fellow) was awarded the Primary Care Innovations Program Seed Grant for his project entitled Elucidating Patient and Primary Care Providers’ Experiences in Cancer Survivorship Care for Adolescent and Young Adults: A Mixed-Methods Study.
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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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Speak Up for Vaccines
After the recent Senate hearing on vaccine injury, contact your members of Congress to express your strong, expert support for vaccines and the vital role they play in protecting public health. Senator Richard Blumenthal (CT) hosted a virtual press conference to counter vaccine misinformation and uplift voices of those impacted by vaccine-preventable diseases. Families shared powerful stories, reminding us of what’s at stake.
Take Action Here: Urge Congress to support vaccine access and research.
Find more information on advocacy tools and resources from Vaccinate Your Family.
Find who represents you:
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Dr. Ria Goswami has been awarded a travel grant to attend the 2025 HVTN Translational HIV Vaccine Early Stage Investigator (ESI) Conference and the NHP AIDS Symposium, scheduled to take place from September 29th to October 3rd at the Memorial Union on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.
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Dr. Yasmin Khahoo has been selected as the 2025 Compassionate Care Award honoree at the CBTF Family Walk for the Cure – New Jersey. Read more here!
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| | Dr. Catalina Acosta, Dr. Joanna Nelson, and Dr. Han-Wei Wu were honored with the David H. Komansky Annual Senior Fellows Research Award, which recognizes outstanding research in basic translational science, clinical practice, health services, quality improvement, and medical education conducted during fellowship. They also presented their research at Grand Rounds. | | | | Click here to view publications by faculty members published in the last 30 days! | | |
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Dr. Aliza Solomon was a panelist at the WCM DIGEST program entitled Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Diet, Dilation and Drug. Watch video here!
Dr. Solomon was also named Associate Editor of Therapy Section Frontiers in Gastroenterology.
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Dr. Lisa Roth has been invited to join the Executive Committee of the Lymphoma Research Foundation's Scientific Advisory Board.
Additionally, she delivered the following invited talks:
- "Relapsed Hodgkin Lymphoma" at the Vietnam National Cancer Hospital Conference on Pediatric Cancers
- "Management of Lymphoma in Adolescents and Young Adults" as the keynote speaker at the 18th Annual Hematology/ Hematopathology Symposium"
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Dr. Miriam Samstein recently organized a Weed Walk, where allergists from across New York gathered in Central Park to explore local allergenic plants with a botanist. The event, hosted in collaboration with the NY Allergy and Asthma Society, included allergists from both private practice and academic institutions.
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| | Dr. Jennifer Salant and the Pediatric Advanced Care Team (PACT) participated in a national multicenter collaboration with the goal of standardizing the assessment of patient/family experiences with pediatric palliative care consultation. The group demonstrated that assessment is feasible and informative, and that patients and families feel seen and understood by pediatric palliative care teams. | | | |
| | Dr. Emily Ahn was the lead reviewer for the newly released American Academy of Pediatrics' educational course, "Immediate Kangaroo Mother Care for Preterm and Low Birth Weight Babies." | | | |
| | Nina Friedman, a certified child life specialist, had her publication on the Quality of Life for Children with Mental Health and Behavioral Health Emergencies in the Pediatric Emergency Department featured in a video spotlight by Pediatric Emergency Care. Watch here! | | | |
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Pediatrics Summer Internship Lunch & Learn Series
The learning series for summer interns features 30-minute talks by speakers on their area of expertise or career journey, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session.
Date: Wednesdays, June 11 - August 6
Time: 12-1PM
Location: Conference Room M614
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2025 Third Avenue Fair
The Third Avenue Fair takes place each September between 68th and 86th Streets, and provides a great opportunity for departments, centers & institutes to offer valuable information to community residents and visitors, while also promoting the services they provide. More than 200 faculty, staff and employees have participated in prior years, lining both sides of the street!
Date: September, 6, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM-4:00 PM
Location: Between 68th and 86th Streets
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A huge shoutout to Michael Espinosa, an outstanding member of our Pediatric Cardiology team! We’re incredibly fortunate to have him with us. Despite facing physician shortages and increased patient demands, Michael remains dedicated to delivering exceptional care as a Senior Patient Coordinator. He works tirelessly to support patients and families while maintaining a positive attitude, even during the busiest and most stressful days. Michael has also taken on the responsibility of training new SPCs at Weill Cornell Medicine, setting a great example for those joining the role in other departments. His dedication and expertise are truly appreciated.
Drs. Zachary Grinspan, Jane Chang and Natalie Uy 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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