Presentations & Publications as of May 2025
Congratulations to all who have presented research posters recently! Those snapshots are all featured in the Conference Season post. Presentations Joan Hernandez, MPH, was featured in a leadership panel for the UTHealth Houston Emerging Leaders Institute. Mahboobeh Mahdavinia, MD, PhD: Invited…
In the Media, May 2025
Michelle Ruda, MD, Associate Professor and Director, Child Safety and Integrated Care Division, talked to Parents about what to teach children to avoid dangers. The story was picked up by Yahoo! Life. Kimberly Ellison, PhD, Assistant Professor, Children’s Learning Institute,…
A Noble Journey: Grateful Patient Gives Back to Help Others with Rare Diseases
Rylee Noble often watched other kids do cartwheels on the playground, wondering why she couldn’t do the same. She didn’t know that the joint stiffness and muscle aches she felt weren’t normal. “When you don’t know anything else, you don’t…
DoP Honors, April 2025
Clinic of the Quarter Congratulations to the UT Physicians Pediatric Center Cardiology — Texas Medical Center, named Clinic of the Quarter! This outstanding team provides comprehensive cardiac care, from fetal interventions to specialized treatment for babies, children, and adolescents. Their…
Publications & Presentations as of April 2025
Presentations Michael Yafi, MD, had three posters accepted to the 18th International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD 2025) held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, March 19 to 22. Barbara Kieu, MHA, and GME office team will be…
Get to Know the Lactation Foundation
Did you know there is a team of Board-certified lactation consultants within the Department of Pediatrics? True story! These caring professionals offer personalized, private consultations to help every mom meet her breastfeeding goals. Don’t be confused by the name —…
In the Media, April 2025
Michael Chang, MD, and Maria Segura, MD, joined a Children at Risk panel discussion on Facebook to talk about the measles outbreak and preventive measures parents can take to protect their children. Their remarks were shared by 13 radio stations…
UTHealth Houston Center for Eating Disorders to Launch at Bridging the Gap Conference
The following is an invitation from Zachary S. Appenzeller, PsyD, Director of the UTHealth Houston Center for Eating Disorders: Dear Colleagues, I want to cordially invite you all to the 2025 UTHealth Houston Center for Eating Disorders Update Conference: “Bridging…
Department of Pediatrics Honors, March 2025
President’s Leadership Awards Congratulations April Crawford, PhD, Professor and Meg and Dick Weekley Distinguished Chair in Childhood Reading and Learning, and Brenda Moncivaiz, MBA, Fellowship Coordinator II, who received the President’s Award for Leadership. The annual President’s Awards for Leadership…
Celebrating Women and Girls in Science
The McGovern Medical School Women Faculty Forum hosted its seventh annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science Symposium, on Feb. 11. The symposium’s keynote speakers were Polaris Dawn Astronauts Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon, as well as, McGovern…