Kaashif Ahmad, M.D.
2006–2009
- M.D., Aga Khan University Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan, 2002
- Pediatric Resident, St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis MO, 2002–2006
Research Interests
Mapping the neuronal circuitry critical for normal respiration
Mentor: Huda Y. Zoghbi, M.D.
Kimberly Balay, M.D.
2007–2010
- M.D., Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX, 2004
- Pediatric Resident, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX, 2004–2007
Research Interests
Does ascorbic acid enhance absorption of ferrous fumarate in children?
Mentor: Steven A. Abrams, M.D.
Boura'a Bou Aram, M.D.
2006–2009
- M.D., American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon, 2003
- Pediatric Resident, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse NY, 2003–2006
Research Interests
The mechanism of hyperoxic lung injury
Mentor: Bhagavatula Moorthy,
Ph.D
Melissa Carbajal, M.D.
2006–2009
- M.D., University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston TX, 2003
- Pediatric Resident, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX, 2003–2006
Research Interests
Growth patterns in children with congenital CMV
Mentor: Gail J. Demmler, M.D.
Arlene Davis, M.D.
2007–2010
- M.D., Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia PA, 2004
- Pediatric Resident, Emory University, Atlanta GA, 2004–2007
Research Interests
Understanding the mechanisms by which exogenous insulin affects glucose metabolism in sick newborns
Mentor: Agneta Sunehag, M.D., Ph.D.
Ganga Gokulakrishnan, M.D.
2007–2010
- M.B.B.S., Madurai Medical College, Madurai, India, 1995
- Pediatric Resident, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston TX, 2004–2007
Research Interests
Neonatal nutrition
Mentor: Marta Fiorotto, Ph.D.
Amy Good, M.D.
2007–2010
- M.D., University of Missouri, Kansas City MO, 1998–2004
- Pediatric Resident, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester MN, 2004–2007
Research Interests
Rapid viral testing in neonates
Mentor: Gail J. Demmler, M.D.
Mona Khan, M.D.
2005–2008
- M.B.B.S., Aga Khan University Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan, 1999
- Pediatric Resident, Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield WI, and University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston TX, 2002–2005
Research Interests
The role of cytochrome P450 (CYP)1A enzyme in oxygen-induced lung injury
Mentor: Bhagavatula Moorthy, Ph.D.
Megan McGuirk, M.D.
2005–2008
- M.D., University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston TX, 2002
- Pediatric Resident, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX, 2002–2005
Research interests
Regulatory mechanisms of hepatic and pulmonary cytochrome P-450 enzymes in oxygen injury
Mentor: Bhagavatula Moorthy, Ph.D.
Ashishkumar Patel, M.D.
2006–2009
- M.D., Saba University School of Medicine, The Bottom, Saba, Netherlands-Antilles, 2003
- Pediatric Resident, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Temple TX, 2003–2006
Research Interests
The use of near-infrared spectroscopy in preterm infants at risk for necrotizing enterocolitis
Mentors: Mary L. Brandt, M.D. and Douglas G. Burrin, Ph.D.
Frank Placencia, M.D.
2005–2008
- M.D., Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX, 2002
- Pediatric Resident, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX, 2002–2005
Research Interests
The use of lysostaphin to treat coagulase-negative staphylococci in neonates
Mentor: Leonard E. Weisman, M.D.
Muralidhar Premkumar, M.D.
2007–2010
- M.B.B.S., Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore, India, 1995
- D.C.H. and D.N.B., Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai, India, 2000
- MRCPCH, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, London, United Kingdom, 2004
- Pediatric and Neonatal Perinatal Medicine residencies, London, United Kingdom 2002–2007
Stefanie Rogers, M.D.
2006–2009
- M.D., Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis MO, 2003
- Pediatric Resident, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX, 2003–2006
Research Interests
The use of donor human-milk-derived fortifier in preterm infants
Mentor: Steven A. Abrams, M.D.
Binoy Shivanna, M.D.
2007–2010
- M.B.B.S., Mysore Medical College, Mysore, India, 1993
- M.D., Pediatrics, Mysore Medical College, Mysore, India, 1997
- D.M., Neonatology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India, 1999–2002
- Neonatal Fellow/Registrar, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia, 2003–2005
- Pediatric Resident, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark NJ, 2005–2007
Research Interests
Mentor: Bhagavatula Moorthy, Ph.D.
Scott Walls, M.D.
2005–2008
- M.D., Louisiana State University, Shreveport LA, 2002
- Pediatric Resident, Louisiana State University, Shreveport LA, 2002–2005
Research Interests
Newborn mouse model of bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Mentor: Leonard E. Weisman, M.D.
Patricia Williams, M.D.
2007–2010
- M.D., University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston TX, 2000
- Pediatric Resident, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX, 2004–2007
Research Interests
Developmental medicine
Mentor: Lu-Ann Papile, M.D.
