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.
Cathy Cibulskis, M.D.
2008–2011
- M.D., Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 2005
- Pediatric Resident, Washington University/St. Louis Children’s Hospital, 2005–2008
Arlene Davis, M.D.
2007–2010
- M.D., Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia PA, 2004
- Pediatric Resident, Emory University, Atlanta GA, 2004–2007
Research Interests
The effects of zinc status on early growth and body composition in infants with sickle cell disease
Mentor: Brigitta Mueller, M.D. & Steve Abrams, M.D.
Daniela Dinu, M.D.
2009–2012
- M.D., Univ de Medicina Si Farmacie Timisoara, Romania, 1999
- Pediatric Resident, Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 2006-2009
Angela Flores, M.D.
2008–2011
- M.D., University of the East-Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Ctr., Quezon City, Philippines 1997
- Pediatric Resident, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 2005–2008
Research Interests
Influence of Diet on the Development of Intestinal Microbiota in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Mentor: James Versalovic, 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
The effects of glucocorticoids on the skeletal muscle satellite cell proliferative
response in fetuses born to malnourished mothers
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
RSV in neonates and Medical student education
Mentors: Gail J. Demmler, M.D. & Amy B. Middleman, M.D.
Amy Hair, M.D.
2009–2012
- M.D., Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA, 2006
- Pediatric Resident, Univ. of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 2006-2009
Krithika Lingappan, M.D.
2009–2012
- M.B.B.S., Kilpauk Medical College, India, 2002
- Pediatric Resident, Miami Children’s Hospital, 2006-2007 & Univ. of Chicago/Comer Children’s Hospital, Chicago, IL, 2007-2009
Torey Mack, M.D.
2009–2012
- M.D., Howard University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, 2006
- Pediatric Resident, Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC, 2006-2009
Murali Premkumar, M.D.
2007–2010
- M.B.B.S., Bangalore Medical College, 1996
- D.C.H., D.N.B., Mumbai, India 1999
- Pediatric and Neonatal Training 2001-2007
- MRCPCH, London, UK, 2004
Research Interests
Role of Nitric Oxide in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Mentor: Brendan Lee, M.D., PhD
Monica Ramos, M.D.
2008–2011
- M.D., University of Texas Medical School, San Antonio, TX, 2004
- Pediatric Resident, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2005-2008
Research Interests
Role of activated-T antigen in necrotizing enterocolitis, bacteremia and neonatal sepsis
Mentor: Jun Teruya, M.D. & Donald Mahoney, M.D.
Rebecca Rawalt, M.D.
2008–2011
- M.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 2005
- Pediatric Resident, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2005–2008
Research Interests
The use of exculsively human milk protein in infants with congenital and aquired bowel anomalies
Mentor: Steven A. Abrams, M.D.
Danielle Rios, M.D.
2007–2010
- M.D., University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ, 2006
- Pediatric Resident, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2006-2009
Alina Saldarriaga, M.D.
2008–2011
- M.D. Instituto De Ciencias De La Salud (Institute of Health and Sciences), Columbia, 2001
- Pediatric Resident, University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, 2004–2007
Research Interests
CYP2E1 and Hyperoxia
Mentor: Bhagavatula Moorthy, Ph.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.
Vivek Vijayamadhavan, M.D.
2008–2011
- M.B.B.S., Government Medical College, Kozhikode, India, 1998
- Pediatric Resident, Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY, 2005–2008
Research Interests
The role of P2X7 purinergic receptor signalling in Acute liver failure
Mentor: Sundararajah Thevananther, PhD
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.
