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
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
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.
