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This Month In Pediatrics
February 2025
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Our Department Ranked #16 on Blue Ridge Rankings of NIH Funding
Among all medical schools, ranking #16 on the FY2024 Blue Ridge Ranking of NIH funding at $27.2M is a noteworthy achievement. This ranking showcases our department's strength in securing funding for cutting-edge research, which can lead to advances in pediatric healthcare, innovations, and improved patient outcomes. This was truly a team effort. Congrats to all our research team members! See full report here!
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Cancer's Ripple Effect May Promote Blood Clot Formation in the Lungs
The recent study by Dr. David Lyden shows that tumors drive clot formation by releasing chemokines, secreted proteins which then circulate to the lung. The finding may lead to diagnostic tests to determine blood clotting risk and safer therapies that target the root of the problem to prevent blood clots. Read full article here!
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Ghassan Mustafa, MBBS
Division of Neonatology
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Dr. Patrick Wilson has been awarded tenure as Professor of Microbiology and Immunology in Pediatrics effective January 25, 2025. Tenure has been awarded to him in recognition of his novel work in the field of immunology. Dr. Wilson's pioneering advances in influenza vaccinology and expertise in the biology of antibody producing cells (B cells) bring distinction to Weill Cornell Medicine. We wish you continued success in your career at Weill Cornell! | |
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The PostDoc Networking Session took place on January 24, 2025. Senior leadership—Drs. Virginia Pascual, Sallie Permar, and Genevieve Fouda, along with junior faculty—Drs. Mohamad Hamieh, Emilie Grasset, and Mattia Bonzanni interacted with our PostDocs. They shared their career journey experiences, insights on how to address barriers to achieving independence as a PI, and provided encouragement and support. | | | |
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Dr. Denis Donovan received outstanding scores along with extremely positive comments from resident teaching evaluations. It’s clear that he made teaching a key focus of his career, and we couldn’t be more appreciative of his dedication. Thank you for your exceptional work in teaching our residents and students! | | | |
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Dr. Sallie Permar ranked 7th in the 2024 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) Ranking with $9.7 million of NIH funding as a pediatrician scientist. Such achievement highlights her leadership and ability to secure significant funding, while advancing important scientific and medical discoveries, improving children’s health outcomes. This distinction and high ranking is a significant accomplishment for our department as a whole.
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Dr. Han-Wei Wu (Hem/Onc Fellow) was awarded the 2025 Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS) Career Development Trainee Award ($3000) for the research proposal titled: "Genetic Variants, Treatment Exposures and their Associations with the Development of Colorectal Cancer as a Subsequent Malignant Neoplasm in Long-term Survivors of Childhood Cancer." This year-long award creates an opportunity for early career investigators and trainees to develop and complete an initial research study within the CCSS and serves as a foundation for the development of a career path focused on survivorship research
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Pediatric Fellows' Research in Progress takes place on the 4th Thursday of each month. Third and second year fellows present their ongoing academic scholarship work. This month's presenter was:
Michelle Ramos, MD (3rd Year Gastroenterology Fellow)
Topic: Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Epidemiology Pre and Post COVID19 Pandemic
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On February 13, Department of Pediatrics faculty Ilina Das Ewen and Drs. Rachel Kowalsky, Karen Acker, and Brooke Spector led an interdisciplinary noon conference called “The Power of Our Words: Talking to Patients and Families About Vaccines.” The session drew from techniques in narrative medicine, focusing on word choice, perspective taking, and fostering connection during challenging conversations. | | | |
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Dr. Kalliope Tsirilakis and Hilary Carlson, PNP attended Legislative Education Day in Albany to support and advocate for the New York State Children’s Asthma Initiative with the American Lung Association with our state Senators and Assemblymembers. | | | |
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Dr. Sallie Permar has been elected into the Association of American Physicians (AAP). She will be introduced at the AAP dinner on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Swissôtel Chicago in Chicago, Illinois
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Anita Mesi was chosen by Women We Admire as one of the top 50 women Chief Administrative Officers of 2025! As a key executive, the Chief Administrative Officer plays a vital role in overseeing the day-to-day administrative operations of an organization. Read more here!
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Dr. Jeffrey Perlman was a recipient of the 2025 Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Pioneer Award! This award honors pioneers in neonatology who, through their lifelong accomplishments, have championed the health and well-being of newborns and thereby contributed to newborn care worldwide.
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The HT-3 Quality and Patient Safety Team including Kalliope Tsirilakis MD, Emily Coppedge NP, Safak Tulgar and Bernice Figueroa earned the Physician Organization QPS Department's annual Tracer Program Quality Cup for their Outstanding Growth and Leadership in Patient Safety. | | | |
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Liza Goldberg (Social Worker) received the Social Work Excellence Award for the NYP 2024 Social Work and Care Management Awards.
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Click here to view publications by faculty members published in the last 30 days! | | |
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Dr. Zachary Grinspan discusses the challenges doctors have when prescribing a medicine that has FDA approval but is costly and most insurers would delay coverage if there is no solid evidence to support its usage to treat another illness. Read full article here! | | | |
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Dr. Karen Acker joined two national committees: Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) Guidelines Committee and
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS) Inclusion, Diversity, Access and Equity Committee.
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Dr. Nicole Kucine was invited to give a talk as part of the pediatric hospital medicine fellowship conference series for the division of pediatric hospital medicine at Phoenix Children’s Hospital entitled “Blood Gone Bad – Working Through Some Common Hematologic Issues Encountered on the Pediatric Inpatient Unit.”
She also presented on a patient webinar for the organization named MPN Advocacy & Education International on “Pediatric & Young Adults with MPNs.”
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Dr. Diane Liu was invited by NYPQ Community Health Initiatives and World Journal newspaper to present to the Chinese community – “Hematuria in Children” in January 2025. Watch full presentation here!
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The Pediatric Advanced Care Team had multiple presentations at the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) conference in Denver, Colorado. Two poster presentations on Antidepressant Prescribing Practices of Pediatric Palliative Care Physicians and Assessing Needs of Critically-Ill Children with Non-Cancer Diagnoses: An Innovative Qualitative Study. An oral presentation on Tree of Me: A Nature-Based Intervention for Patients, Professionals, and Learners.
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Dr. Jennifer Salant delivered Grand Rounds at Lincoln Hospital on Dispelling Myths in Pediatric Palliative Care: What Every Pediatrician Needs to Know.
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Dr. Marianne Nellis was featured on NYP Advances for global advancement standards for ECMO transfusion in children. Read full article here!
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Dr. Perdita Permaul gave Ground Rounds at the Department of Pediatrics at Lincoln Hospital on Food Allergies: Diagnosis and Management.
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On March 11, 2025, Drs. Curt Cole and Marianne Sharko were asked to comment in JAMAOpen on the topic of Integrating Artificial Intelligence Support in Patient Care While Respecting Ethical Principles. | | | |
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Anita Mesi gave a presentation on Finances in Academic Medicine at the Leadership in Academic Medicine Program (LAMP).
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Bill Frayer. He spent his entire career at Weill Cornell Medicine/NewYork- Presbyterian Hospital as an associate professor of clinical pediatrics in neonatology. He loved taking care of babies and loved teaching the next generations of doctors. In his 37 years as an attending physician, he trained over 100 fellows, and countless residents and nurse practitioners. Read his obituary here.
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The Department of Pediatrics is Launching Instagram on March 3rd!
We’re excited to announce that our department will be on Instagram starting March 3rd! This is a fantastic opportunity for us to connect, showcase our achievements, and highlight the incredible work happening here. We would love for you to join us in building this vibrant community by following us @WCMPediatrics, engaging with our posts by liking, commenting, sharing, and tagging us in your department-related posts! Please send an email to PedsSocial@med.cornell.edu if you would like any of your updates to be featured on our social media channels.
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The Cornell Health Policy Center: Opportunities for Academic Researchers to Engage with Government
Date: March 4, 2025
Time: 3-4 PM
Location: Zoom
RSVP HERE!
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Department of Pediatrics Annual Trivia Night
Participant in a fun event where you can show off your knowledge!
Date: March 5, 2025
Time: 7-8 PM
Location: Zoom
RSVP HERE by Monday February 24th!
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Pediatrics Research Day 2025
Weill Cornell Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics and Drukier Institute for Children’s Health are pleased to host the 4th Annual Weill Cornell Medicine Pediatrics Research Day highlighting pediatric research conducted by faculty, fellows, residents, graduate students, postdocs, medical students, and other researchers!
Date: June 3, 2025
Time: TBA
Location: Belfer Research Building
Register HERE!
Submit an Abstract HERE!
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Shout out to the PICU team for their tireless efforts and dedication to our young patients! The team cared for a 16-year old who overdosed on caffeine and required intubation for charcoal and a 5-year old with croup requiring BiPAP and Heliox.
A patients' mother recently reached out to Dr. Dhristie Bhagat and Lauren DuPlessis with really thoughtful positive feedback for the care her daughter received.
A family thanked Drs. Alexander Chou and Angela Kadenhe-Chiweshe for providing their child with such excellent care.
Drs. Jennifer Bassetti, Denis Donovan, Sheila Carrol and Thomas Cieierega were among the top pediatric physicians with stellar Google review ratings!
Share your appreciation for colleagues by submitting a shout-out for inclusion in the department newsletter here!
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