Society News
Host for APS Howland Visiting Professor Program Welcome the 67th John Howland Awardee
As a new extension of the APS John Howland Award, the 2019 inaugural hosts will welcome Dr. David K. Stevenson to their institutions on:
February 24-26 | Houston, Texas | Dr. Mary Aitken UTHealth.
April 7 | Durham, North Carolina | Dr. C. Michael Cotten Duke.
April 9 | Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Dr. T. Michael O’Shea UNC
Congratulations again to APS Member Hosts! Nominations to host Dr. Kathryn Edwards open May 15. Stay tuned to the APS Digest and APS website for more information.
APS Former Secretary/Treasurer and 13 Year APS Member, Dr. Judy Aschner, Discusses Hackensack University Medical Center’s Prematurity Program Certification
Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center recently announced that it earned its 28th The Joint Commission (TJC) Disease Specific Care (DSC) certification, marking the most certifications of any hospital in the nation.
Read the hospital’s press release here.
APS Member of 37 Years, Dr. Charles R. Rosenfeld, Featured in Pediatric Research
To determine the association of placental pathology, including multiple placental lesions, with the occurrence and severity of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), death, and neurodevelopmental impairment (NDI) in preterm infants.
Read the full article here: Impact of multiple placental pathologies on neonatal death, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and neurodevelopmental impairment in preterm infants.
APS Member of 15 Years, Dr. Kanwaljeet J.S. Anand, Featured in Pediatric Research
Early life stress has enduring effects on physical and mental health. Hair cortisol concentrations (HCCs) reflect exposures to contextual stressors in early life, but are understudied in preschool children.
Read the full article here: Demographic and psychosocial factors associated with hair cortisol concentrations in preschool children.
APS Member of 12 Years, Dr. Michael Bamshad, Named Inaugural Editor-in-Chief of HGG Advances
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) announced today that Michael J. Bamshad, MD, has been named the inaugural editor-in-chief of Human Genetics and Genomics Advances (HGG Advances), the new open access journal of the society, which will begin accepting submissions in spring 2020.
APS Member of 2 Years, Dr. Sallie Permar, Receives SPR Award in Honor of E. Mead Johnson
The Society for Pediatric Research is pleased to announce Sallie Permar, MD, PhD, as the recipient of the 2020 SPR Award in honor of E. Mead Johnson. Since 1939, the award has recognized outstanding clinical and laboratory pediatric research achievements.
Read more about Dr. Permar’s work on the SPR website.
APS Member, Cynthia Bearer, MD, PhD, Appointed Chief, Division of Neonatology at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital
Newswise — CLEVELAND – Cynthia F. Bearer, MD, PhD, has been appointed Chief of the Division of Neonatology at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital (UH Rainbow) and the William & Lois Briggs Professor of Pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
She comes to UH Rainbow from the University of Maryland, where she served as Chief, Division of Neonatology since 2009, and Associate Chair of Research since 2012. Dr. Bearer is currently editor-in-chief of the peer-reviewed journal Pediatric Research.
APS Announces 2020 Active New Member, Dr. John V. Williams as the Recipient of the 2020 Norman J. Siegel Outstanding Science Award
APS Announces 2020 Active New Member, Dr. John V. Williams as the Recipient of the 2020 Norman J. Siegel Outstanding Science Award
APS will award John V. Williams, MD, the 2020 Norman J. Siegel Outstanding Science Award during the APS Presidential Plenary at the PAS 2020 Meeting in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Williams is the Division Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and professor at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is an international leader in the field of respiratory virus biology, particularly HMPV and recognized researcher and contributor to leading scientific journals. Congratulations, Dr. Williams, the APS is honored to count you among their distinguished child health leaders!
APS Announces the 2020 New Members
APS Announces the 2020 New Members
APS is pleased to announce 45 new members. New members will be recognized during the APS Members’ and Howland Award Dinner on May 3 at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2020 Meeting in Philadelphia.
APS Announces Kathryn M. Edwards as the 2020 John Howland Award Recipient
American Pediatric Society honors Dr. Kathryn M. Edwards with 2020 APS John Howland Award
The American Pediatric Society (APS) is pleased to announce Kathryn M. Edwards, MD, as the 2020 APS John Howland Award recipient, the highest honor bestowed by the APS. The prestigious award signifies the society’s recognition of Dr. Edwards for her significant contributions to advancing child health and the profession of pediatrics. The award will be presented to Dr. Edwards on May 3 during the APS Presidential Plenary at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2020 Meeting in Philadelphia.
APS Member, Dr. Peter Margolis, Named to National Academy of Medicine
APS Member, Dr. Peter Margolis, Named to National Academy of Medicine
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) recently selected SPR Member Peter Margolis, MD, PhD, as one of its new members. Considered one of the highest honors in health and medicine, NAM recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. Dr. Margolis is the co-director of the James M. Anderson Center for Health System Excellence at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Congratulations, Dr. Margolis!
Congratulations to Recent APS Award Recipients
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Modena Wilson, APS Member, 26 years |
Edward Lawson, APS Member, 30 years |
Betty Vohr, APS Member, 25 years |
Ronald Clyman, APS Member, 25 years |
Seetha Shankaran, APS Member 21 years |
Mary Anne Jackson, APS Member, 10 years |
Barbara Schmidt, APS Member 10 years |
Bernard Dreyer, APS Member 8 years |
Joseph Flynn, APS Member 8 years |
Chitra Dinakar, APS Member 7 years |
Dr. Glenn Flores Receives 2019 American Public Health Association’s David P. Rall Award for Advocacy in Public Health
Dr. Glenn Flores Receives 2019 American Public Health Association’s David P. Rall Award for Advocacy in Public Health
The American Public Health Association (APHA) recently named nine-year APS member and former APA Council member Glenn Flores, MD, the recipient of the 2019 APHA David P. Rall Award for Advocacy in Public Health (see announcement at: https://www.apha.org/news-and-media/news-releases/apha-news-releases/2019/apha-award-winners ). This Award is given “to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to public health through science-based advocacy.” The APHA leadership specifically noted: “APHA joins your colleagues in recognizing your contributions to the health of America’s children through science-based advocacy. We’re specifically impressed by your active involvement with policy leaders to produce effective public health policies and your research focusing on the unmet needs for translation and interpretation services for families with limited English proficiency as well as the impact of community health workers on the health care of underserved communities.” The award ceremony took place on November 5, 2019, at the annual APHA meeting in Philadelphia.
Dr. Max Cooper – 2019 Lasker Basic Medical Research Awardee
Dr. Max Cooper – 2019 Lasker Basic Medical Research Awardee
The Lasker Foundation recently named 40-year APS member, Max Cooper, MD, the winner of the 2019 Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award. Honoring two scientists for discoveries that have launched the course of modern immunology, the award recognizes both Dr. Cooper (Emory University School of Medicine) and Jacques Miller (Emeritus, The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) for their work identifying two distinct classes of lymphocytes, B and T cells. This monumental achievement led to the organizing principle of the adaptive immune system. Watch his acceptance remarks and learn more about the 2019 Lasker Award winners in a series of videos produced by science journalist, Flora Lichtman.
Dr. Stephan Grupp Elected to National Academy of Medicine
Dr. Stephan Grupp Elected to National Academy of Medicine
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) recently elected APS member of 8 years, Stephan Grupp, MD, PhD, chief of the Cell Therapy and Transplant Section in the Division of Oncology and director of the Cancer Immunotherapy Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), and professor of pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Grupp was recognized for “pioneering the development of an entirely novel therapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and leading the first global engineered cell therapy trial that demonstrated effective sustained ALL remissions, making him a leader in cancer immunotherapy.” Read more about Dr. Grupp’s election to NAM here.
Dr. James Jarvis Honored by the American College of Rheumatology
Dr. James Jarvis Honored by the American College of Rheumatology
Twelve-year APS Member, James N. Jarvis, MD, clinical professor of pediatrics in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, was recently recognized as a Master by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), one of the highest honors bestowed by the organization. Read more about Dr. Jarvis here.
Thought Leadership in Action: Dr. DeWayne Pursley, APS Representative to New Century Scholars Program
Thought Leadership in Action: Dr. DeWayne Pursley, APS Representative to New Century Scholars Program
Dr. DeWayne Pursley, APS Member, 4 years, and APS Representative to the New Century Scholars (NCS) Program, has extended his service providing strategic input on behalf of the APS to the NCS Executive Committee. This mentorship program, which is supported by the Academic Pediatric Association (APA), American Pediatric Society (APS) and American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), is aimed at increasing the diversity of the academic pediatric workforce.
2019 APS New Century Scholars Senior Mentors included: Antonio Cabrera (APS Member, 2 years), Wally Carlo (APS Member, 23 years), Gary Freed (APS Member, 15 years), David Keller (APS Member, 5 years), Michele Mariscalco (APS Member, 10 years), Jim Perrin (APS Member, 28 years), Jean Raphael (APS Member, 1 year), Joseph Rossano (APS Member, 1 year), and Tina Simpson (APS Member, 1 year). Thank you, APS Members, for your leadership!
APS Names New COPR Representative: Thought Leadership in Action
APS Names New COPR Representative: Thought Leadership in Action
Dr. Michael Cabana has been selected as the new APS liaison to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Committee on Pediatric Research (CORP). We appreciate his efforts to bring APS thought leadership to discussions guiding the pediatric research agenda. Thought leadership, a core element of the APS 2019 Strategic Plan, is one of several ways the APS voice helps to shape academic pediatrics. Many APS Members expressed an interest in serving on CORP, and APS thanks all who submitted a nomination. Please watch for more thought leadership opportunities to come.
APS Announces the APS Digest
APS Announces the APS Digest
APS is pleased to announce it has partnered with MultiView to produce a new weekly email newsletter, APS Digest. We hope the APS Digest will provide Members with be a convenient reliable resource for the latest APS news and announcements as well as relevant information on trends and developments in academic pediatrics.
Watch for the APS Digest in your inbox every week, beginning Thursday, July 18, 2019 and historical via our archive page. If your institution has interest in promotional space within the APS Digest, please contact MultiView. The APS Office always welcomes your feedback about the new APS Digest. Thank you!
More APS Thought Leadership in Action: APS Committee on Diversity and Inclusion Adds Members
More APS Thought Leadership in Action: APS Committee on Diversity and Inclusion Adds Members
Drs. Jean Raphael and Yvonne Maldonado have been selected to join the APS Committee on Diversity and Inclusion. CODI was created to promote and foster diversity and inclusion within APS. This work of this committee is a further expression of APS’ thought leadership in action by highlighting an important issue facing academic pediatrics. Thank you to those who submitted a nomination for consideration. Read more about CODI’s goals.
PAS Announces the 2020 Meeting Keynote Speaker
PAS Announces the 2020 Meeting Keynote Speaker
The Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) is pleased to announce Francis S. Collins, MD, PhD, as the keynote speaker at the PAS 2020 Meeting, taking place April 29 through May 6 in Philadelphia.
Dr. Collins is a physician-geneticist who is well known for his discoveries of disease genes and for leading the international Human Genome Project. Additionally, Dr. Collins served as director of the National Human Genome Research Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from 1993 to 2008.
Read complete press release.