Pilot grant awardees
Each year, the Department of Pediatrics earmarks funding for full-time academic faculty who may be early in their careers — such as instructors and assistant professors — to initiate new research directly relevant to the development and/or health of infants,…
Golden triumph: UTHealth Houston achieves three-peat of Epic’s highest honor
In the three years since launching Epic, UTHealth Houston has not only met but exceeded its ambitious goal of becoming the best electronic health record in Texas, as evidenced by a remarkable three-peat performance recognized by Epic. Earning Level 10…
Academy of Master Educators inductees
The Department of Pediatrics had two faculty members recently inducted into the McGovern Medical School Academy of Master Educators: Pediatric Hospital Medicine Professor Monaliza Evangelista, MD (left) Community & General Pediatrics Division Chief and Associate Professor Sandy McKay, MD Dr….
New research explores key factors influencing fatal and non-fatal drownings in children
Newly published research highlights key factors such as adult supervision and environment can significantly influence a child’s likeliness to survive drowning. Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Kevin Rix, PhD, MPH, at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Dallas, collaborated with…
Department of Pediatrics in the media, September 2024
The Department of Pediatrics Team is frequently called upon to share insight and expertise with the community through various media platforms. Here are the media highlights from last month: Rebecca Beyda, MD, Associate Professor in Adolescent Medicine, was interviewed on…
Caretti earns PERF research grant
Viola Caretti, MD, PhD The Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation has awarded the 2024 PERF CNS Elterman Research Grant to Viola Caretti, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor in Pediatric Neurology. The PERF CNS Elterman Research Grant is awarded to early-stage investigators who are…
Credentialing staff change
The credentialing team has expanded! In August, Lourdes Gomez, formerly with the Community & General Pediatrics Division, joined Melinna Lara and Nicole Washington in central credentialing. The three will split responsibilities alphabetically by Division. Lourdes will now handle credentialing and…
Best wishes, Sonia!
Sonia Estrada retired from UTHealth on August 30. Please see her farewell message below and join Dr. Aitken and all the Department leaders in thanking Sonia for her hard work and dedication to the Department of Pediatrics Human Resources. Silvia…
Welcome to the Department of Pediatrics!
The Department of Pediatrics proudly welcomes these new team members: And congratulations to Simi Abraham, MD, who was named Fellowship Program Director for the Child Abuse Pediatrics Program, effective July 1.
Department of Pediatrics Team updates
There have been an unusually large number of promotions this year! Congratulations to these faculty members for achieving excellence and taking your career — and our department — to the next level. These titles are effective September 1, 2024: Children’s…