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Psychiatry AdvancesPsychiatry Advances: The University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychiatry Is Committed to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionThe University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychiatry is involved in efforts to promote and implement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). In this podcast, four faculty members offer brief presentations and discuss the importance of DEI. Guests include Sarah Pederson, PhD; Paul Pikonis, PhD; Piper Carroll, MD; and César Escobar-Viera, MD, PhD. They discuss linking the Department of Psychiatry to the Pittsburgh community; the psychiatry residency training curriculum; departmental surveys; and LGBTQ+ health matters.2024-07-2346 min
That's PediatricsThe Intersection of Climate Change and Child Health with Dr. Gabriel Cisneros and Dr. Maya RagavanGabriel Cisneros, MD, medical director of UPMC Children’s Express Care – Lawrenceville and Maya Ragavan, MD, MPH, MS, pediatrician and researcher at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discuss their work with Clinicians for Climate Action (C4A) and the direct and indirect impacts of climate change on pediatric patients.2024-01-3026 min
That's PediatricsTransition Planning for Youth with Disabilities with Tomar Pierson-Brown, JD, LLMTomar Pierson-Brown, JD, LLM, director of the Health Law Clinic at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses transition planning for youth with disabilities and collaborations between legal services and hospitals that address social determinants that can affect health outcomes.2024-01-0926 min
That's PediatricsHelping Children Cope with Chronic Pain with Dr. Angela GarciaAngela Garcia, MD, pediatric physiatrist in the Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses Children’s pediatric pain rehabilitation program and the team’s work to improve functioning in children with chronic pain.2023-12-1925 min
That's PediatricsThe Evolving Field of Cardiac Imaging in Pediatrics with Dr. Laura OlivieriLaura Olivieri, MD, director of Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging at UPMC Children's Hospital Pittsburgh, discusses how the field of cardiac imaging has changed, utilizing less invasive techniques that improve patient care, and what’s to come as the field continues to evolve.2023-11-2825 min
That's PediatricsImplementing an Antiracist Curriculum for Pediatric Residents with Dr. Orquidia TorresOrquidia “Kiki” Torres, MD, MS, director of Medical Student and Resident Education and Fellowship Program director in the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the development of an antiracist curriculum to educate trainees on the impact of racism, especially in healthcare and in Pittsburgh.2023-11-1422 min
VenturedFrom DNA to Diagnosis: Genomics and Precision MedicineIn this episode, your host Rob Moss explores the genomics journey at UPMC with our guest, Ed Smith, Senior Director of Clinical Genomics Services. Rob and Ed dive deep into the transformative journey that takes us from DNA to diagnosis. Ed shares his insights into how UPMC is harnessing the power of genomics to revolutionize patient care and research. You’ll discover the profound impact of genomics on health care, as we unravel the story behind UPMC's pivotal role in pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We'll discuss the challenges, the milestones, and the...2023-10-3152 minThat's PediatricsThe LEND Center and Family-Centered Care for Children with Developmental Disabilities with Dori OrtmanDori Ortman, family faculty member and the family and self-advocacy training director for LEND (Leadership Education in Neuro/Developmental Disabilities) Center of Pittsburgh, discusses the program and training leaders to support families in caring for children with disabilities.2023-10-3131 min
That's PediatricsAll About Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Pediatrics with Dr. Jennifer MarinJennifer Marin, MD, MSc, medical director of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the many applications of POCUS in and beyond the emergency department.2023-10-1721 minThat's PediatricsMaking a Paws-itive Impact: How Pet Therapy Benefits Pediatric Hospital Patients and Staff with Angela Gordon, MSWAngela Gordon, MSW, Lead Coordinator in the Volunteer Services Department at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the Pet Friends Volunteer Program at the Hospital and how dogs can bring joy and comfort to patients, families, and staff in the hospital setting.2023-10-0323 minThat's PediatricsSkipping the ED: How Some Pediatric Patients Benefit from Direct Hospital Admission from Primary Care with Dr. Sylvia Choi and Dr. Allison FleischerSylvia Choi, MD, FAAP, and Allison Fleischer, MD, both of the Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discuss the innovative concept of direct admissions, where eligible pediatric patients skip the ED and head straight from their primary care physician's office to an inpatient bed.2023-09-1926 minThat's PediatricsLeveraging Digital Health to Improve Pediatric Medicine with Dr. Ken NischalKen K. Nischal, MD, FAAP, FRCOphth, medical director for Digital Health at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the potential of digital health initiatives to transform the patient journey and improve access and care.2023-09-0518 minThat's PediatricsTrafficking and Its Impact on Children with Dr. Michelle ClaytonMichelle Clayton, MD, MPH, FAAP, chief of the Division of Child Advocacy at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the prevalence and different forms of human trafficking, how it can affect children, and resources that are available to survivors.2023-08-2227 min
That's PediatricsLife After Weight Loss with Dr. Rubin | UPMC HealthBeat PodcastFor many, losing a large amount of weight signifies an important health milestone. But post-weightloss, you may face a new set of challenges. 2023-08-2115 minThat's PediatricsHow UPMC Children’s Foundation Connects Philanthropy and Mission to Advance Pediatric Health Care with Rachel PetrucelliRachel Petrucelli, president of the UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation, discusses the Foundation’s current fundraising initiatives and the importance of storytelling and connecting donors to the emotional impact of their support to inspire engagement and fuel the life-changing work of the hospital.2023-08-0827 minThat's PediatricsGrief, Loss, and Dementia | UPMC HealthBeat PodcastGrief, Loss, and Dementia - A dementia diagnosis can be devastating to a family. Bereavement Counselor, Elizabeth Schandelmeier, LCSW from Family Hospice, Part of UPMC, discusses ways both the patient and caregivers can cope with emotions during this difficult journey.2023-07-3123 min
UPMC HealthBeat PodcastUPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Getting Your Child Ready for a Doctor’s VisitMaureen HeneghaIn, a child life specialist at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, offers tips for making doctor's visits easier.2023-07-2420 min
That's PediatricsCommunity Partnership and Helping Children Thrive with Dr. Liz MillerElizabeth “Liz” Miller, MD, PhD, chief of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the importance of centering community voices and the role of research in promoting health equity and child thriving.2023-07-1130 min
That's PediatricsPreventing Injury and Keeping Kids Safe with Chris Vitale, RN, MSNChris Vitale, RN, MSN, injury prevention manager for UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses how the Safety Center at the Hospital helps prevent childhood injuries.2023-06-2723 minUPMC HealthBeat PodcastUPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Summer Camps for Medically Fragile ChildrenKelley Gavel, MS, Certified Child Life Specialist, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh discusses the importance of summer camp and the many options available for children with dealing with medical conditions.2023-06-2614 min
That's PediatricsAssessing Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Roundtable Discussion with Four Pediatric PsychologistsMolly Carter, PsyD, Justin Kopec, PhD, NCSP, Alexis Rodgers, PhD, and Kenneth Tormey, PsyD, four psychologists from the Developmental Medicine Clinic at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh discuss the diagnostic evaluation of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).2023-06-1321 min
That's PediatricsRelationship-Based Parenting Interventions for Healthier Outcomes with Dr. Katherine Guyon-HarrisKatherine Guyon-Harris, PhD, physician-researcher and licensed clinical psychologist at UPMC Children’s Primary Care Center in Oakland, discusses her clinical and research work utilizing a strengths-based approach and relationship-based framework to support positive parent-child relationships.2023-05-3028 minVenturedUPMC Enterprises: Shaping the Future of Health CareIn this episode, your host, Eliza Swann, Chief Operating Officer, takes you on a journey to explore the pioneering work of UPMC Enterprises in shaping the future of health care. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of Enterprises' mission, vision, and the transformative work taking place within the innovation and venture capital arm of UPMC, a $26B health care provider and insurer based in Pittsburgh. Joining Eliza are two distinguished guests from UPMC Enterprises: Brent Burns, Executive Vice President of Digital Solutions, and Matthias Kleinz, Executive Vice President of Translational Sciences. Together, they provide an insider's perspective, shedding l...2023-05-2246 min
That's PediatricsFrom the Lab to the OR: Improving Imaging for Pediatric Cancer Surgery with Dr. Marcus Malek Marcus Malek, MD, FACS, FAAP, director of Pediatric Surgical Oncology at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh discusses the technology gap in the operating room that inspired his research to improve cancer surgery imaging. 2023-05-1624 minUPMC HealthBeat PodcastUPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Supporting a Child with DiabetesPediatric Endocrinologist, Katherine Vu-Boast, MD with UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh discusses ways parents and families can help a child who’s living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.2023-05-1517 min
That's PediatricsBabies and Bacteria: Studying Infections in Neonates with Dr. Thomas HoovenThomas Hooven, MD, physician-scientist in neonatology at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses his genetic research aimed at protecting NICU babies from bacterial infections.2023-04-1822 min
That's PediatricsThe Critical Role of Advocacy in Improving Children’s Healthcare with Ellen MazoEllen Mazo, former (retired) director of Government Affairs at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the children’s healthcare advocacy work taking place at the Hospital and how others can become advocates for kids.2023-04-0424 min
That's PediatricsExploring the Ever-Advancing Field of Pediatric Neurosurgery with Dr. Stephanie GreeneStephanie Greene, MD, pediatric neurosurgeon, director of vascular neurosurgery, and co-director of the new Neurovascular Center of Excellence at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the innovative fetal neurosurgery and pediatric neurovascular surgery programs at Children’s and her experience as a woman in a male-dominated field.2023-03-2119 min
That's PediatricsOmics-based Research: Creating a Four-Chambered Heart in a Dish with Dr. Guang LiGuang Li, PhD, researcher at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh discusses his research on the developing heart with the hope of one day preventing congenital heart defects. 2023-03-0720 min
That's PediatricsCreating Healing-Centered Care for Intimate Partner Violence Survivors with Dr. Maya Ragavan Maya Ragavan, MD, MPH, MS, pediatrician and researcher at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses her community partnered research efforts focused on preventing intimate partner violence and supporting survivors through healing-centered care.2023-02-2121 min
That's PediatricsSupporting Women in Science and Medicine with Dr. Michelle Manni Michelle Manni, PhD, assistant professor of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, discusses challenges often faced by women in academic research or medicine and what institutions can do to support women leaders in this space.2023-02-0729 min
That's PediatricsUnderstanding Full-Service Supportive and Palliative Care Medicine with Dr. Justin Yu and Dr. Scott Maurer Scott Maurer, MD, division chief, Pediatric Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care, and Justin Yu, MD, MS, physician researcher, Pediatric Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care, both at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discuss the “full-service” palliative and supportive care program at Children’s and their work to support children and caregivers where they are both emotionally and physically. 2023-01-2435 min
That's PediatricsThe Effects of Gun Violence on Children’s Mental Health with Dr. Chelsea Grefe McCann and Dr. Cristin McDermottChelsea Grefe McCann, PsyD, licensed psychologist and certified clinician in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Cristin McDermott, MD, psychiatrist in Pediatric Behavioral Health Consultation and Liaison Services, both at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discuss the epidemic of gun violence in the United States and its effects on children.2023-01-1026 min
That's PediatricsNavigating IBD in Children and Teens with Dr. Sandra KimSandra Kim, MD, pediatric gastroenterologist and director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Center at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses how the Center diagnoses, treats, and researches IBD in children and young adults.2022-12-2728 minUPMC HealthBeat PodcastUPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Meditation and MedicineThere is growing evidence of the benefits of meditation, especially when it comes to treating certain medical conditions. Carol Greco, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, discusses the meditation research underway at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh, and how it could change medicine.2022-12-1922 min
That's PediatricsHip Check: Talking Adolescent Hip Health and Sports Medicine with Dr. Michael McClincyMichael McClincy, MD, pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and head of the Adolescent and Young Adult Hip Preservation program at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses nonsurgical and surgical interventions for adolescents and young adults experiencing hip disorders.2022-12-1329 min
That's PediatricsImproving Quality and Efficiency of Care through Clinical Pathways with Dr. Andrew BuchertAndrew Buchert, MD, medical director of Clinical Resource Management at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses how data-informed clinical pathways improve experiences and outcomes for patients and providers alike.2022-11-2922 min
That's PediatricsNext-Gen Sequencing in Genetic Medicine with Dr. Lina Ghaloul-GonzalezLina Ghaloul-Gonzalez, MD, a medical geneticist at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses next-generation (next-gen) sequencing and its impact on the field of genetic medicine.2022-11-1529 minUPMC HealthBeat PodcastUPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Does My Child Need Braces?Braces are important for more than just cosmetic reasons. They can also play a key role in your child’s health. Lindsay Shuster DMD, MS, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh answers commonly asked questions and explains when it’s time to see an orthodontist.2022-11-0710 min
That's PediatricsA History of Hospital Medicine in Pittsburgh with Dr. Basil ZitelliBasil Zitelli, MD, former (retired) division chief of Pediatric Hospital Medicine and former (retired) director of the Diagnostic Referral Service at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the history of the unique, multi-practitioner Pediatric Hospitalist Program at UPMC Children’s.2022-11-0125 min
That's PediatricsFeeding and Swallowing Interventions for Kids with Dr. Elizabeth SinclairElizabeth Sinclair, MD, medical director of the Feeding and Swallowing Clinic and co-medical director of the Center for Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses feeding and swallowing disorders in children and how therapists can treat these patients.2022-10-1825 min
That's PediatricsInnovations in Gene Therapy for Rare Disease Treatment with Dr. Jerry VockleyGerard (Jerry) Vockley, MD, PhD, director of the Center for Rare Disease Therapy and chief of the Medical Genetics Division at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the growing potential of gene therapy, especially in treating patients with rare diseases.2022-10-0421 min
That's PediatricsAll About Adolescent Medicine with Dr. Loreta MatheoLoreta Matheo, MD, pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses all things adolescent and young adult health and the ways to support and care for pre-teens and teens as they navigate change and self discovery.2022-09-2028 min
That's PediatricsAfter the ICU: Supporting Kids and Families through the CIRCLE Program with Dr. Ericka Fink and Shannon SnatchkoEricka Fink, MD, MS, FCCM, and Shannon Snatchko, MSN, RN, CCRN, discuss the Critical Illness Recovery for ChiLdrEn (CIRCLE) program at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.2022-09-0624 min
That's PediatricsAll About the NICU with Dr. Abeer AzzuqaAbeer Azzuqa, MD, clinical director of the UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), discusses all things neonatology and the innovative services, collaborations, and family-centered care available at UPMC Children's.2022-08-2325 min
That's PediatricsCelebrating 20 Years of Salud Para Niños with Dr. Diego Chaves-GneccoDiego Chaves-Gnecco, MD, MPH, FAAP, founder and program director of Salud Para Niños (Health for the Children), the Spanish language clinic at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the growth of the Clinic over the past 20 years as well as plans for the next 20.2022-08-0920 min
That's PediatricsLife Saving Trauma Research with Dr. Christine LeeperChristine Leeper, MD, a trauma and general surgeon and intensivist at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh discusses trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC) and the life-saving trauma research she is working on.2022-07-2617 min
That's PediatricsNew Leadership and a New Vision for UPMC Children’s with Diane Hupp, DNP, RNDiane Hupp, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, president of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses her new role and her goals and plans for the growth of the hospital under her leadership.2022-07-1223 min
That's PediatricsStudying the Impact of Precision Medicine in Pediatric Critical Care with Dr. Joseph CarcilloJoseph Carcillo, MD, a physician scientist in Critical Care Medicine at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the intersection of precision medicine and pediatric critical care medicine research.2022-06-2824 min
That's PediatricsThe Cardiac Cath Lab: Where Research and Medicine Collide with Dr. Bryan GoldsteinBryan Goldstein, MD, FACC, FSCAI, director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory ("Cath Lab") and Interventional Cardiology Service at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the intersection of research and precision medicine in interventional cardiology.2022-06-1419 min
That's PediatricsBreastfeeding, Transferred Immunity, and Infant Disease Prevention with Dr. Anne-Marie RickAnne-Marie Rick, MD, MPH, newborn care physician researcher and director of the Newborn Research Support Service (NuRSERy) at the University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute, discusses how mothers can best protect their infants from infectious disease during pregnancy and after birth.2022-05-3119 min
Psychiatry AdvancesThe University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychiatry Is Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychiatry is involved in efforts to promote and implement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). In this podcast, four faculty members offer brief presentations and discuss the importance of DEI. Guests include Sarah Pederson, PhD; Paul Pikonis, PhD; Piper Carroll, MD; and César Escobar-Viera, MD, PhD. They discuss linking the Department of Psychiatry to the Pittsburgh community; the psychiatry residency training curriculum; departmental surveys; and LGBTQ+ health matters.2022-05-1846 min
That's PediatricsHospital-based Violence Intervention for Teens with Dr. Alison Culyba and Sarah London, LSWAlison Culyba, MD, PhD, MPH, and Sarah London, LSW, of the Empowering Teens to Thrive (ET3) hospital-based violence intervention program for assault-injured youth at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh discuss their work empowering patients who have experienced traumatic events.2022-05-1721 min
That's PediatricsTraining the Next Generation of Pediatric Physicians with Dr. Kate WatsonKate Watson, DO, FAAP, director of the Pediatric Residency Program at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses how the program prepares residents to be physician leaders in Pittsburgh and beyond.2022-05-0319 min
That's PediatricsGetting to the Heart of MIS-C and Myocarditis with Dr. Tyler HarrisTyler Harris, MD, a pediatric cardiologist at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses MIS-C and specifically myocarditis (inflammation of the heart) that can occur in children who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or have received the vaccine.2022-04-0534 min
CEO's You Should Know - PittsburghCEO, Deborah Brodine of UPMC Western PsychiatricDeborah S. Brodine, MHA, MBA is the President of UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital (WPH) and the Behavioral Health Services Network of UPMC. Western Psychiatric is integrated with the Department of Psychiatry of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the psychiatric division of University of Pittsburgh Physician Practice. Psychiatric services are provided by over 200 psychiatrists and psychologists at 19 UPMC hospitals with a total of 488 inpatient psychiatry beds, consultation and liaisonservices, and over 85 ambulatory programs2022-03-3029 min
That's PediatricsLearn About The Whole Child Wellness Clinic With Dr. Justin SchreiberMany children with developmental and behavioral health needs often experience a difficult journey toward wellness due to services that are fragmented or inaccessible. UPMC Children’s partnered with renowned UPMC Behavioral Health Services to launch a behavioral health medical home pilot for children and adolescents, Whole Child Wellness Clinic. This clinic is the first of its kind in the United States, and if proven effective, could revolutionize how to care for behavioral health in children, minimize stigma, and lessen the burden on families. As a pilot, Whole Child Wellness Clinic is largely supported by philanthropy.2021-03-1819 min
That's PediatricsThe Pittsburgh Study and the Family Strengths Survey With Dr. EttingerDr. Ettinger is a Senior Research Scientist at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics In the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine. She is currently working on the Pittsburgh Study and the Family Strengths Survey, a survey of how caregivers support their children during COVID-19.2020-12-0321 minUPMC HealthBeat PodcastUPMC HealthBeat Podcast: The Pittsburgh Vaccine Trials UnitA leading UPMC physician discusses efforts underway in Pittsburgh to develop and test potential COVID-19 vaccines.2020-09-1024 min
That's PediatricsLearn About Pediatric Hospital Medicine With Dr. BuchertDr. Andrew Buchert joined the Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) in 2009 immediately following completion of his pediatric residency at Children’s of Alabama. Since that time, Dr. Buchert has assumed a major role in the oversight and expansion of quality improvement and high-value clinical care endeavors both at the hospital level for Children’s as well as for the entire UPMC Graduate Medical Education program. This administrative experience allows him to approach his clinical work with the PHM Division as a pediatric hospitalist with a systems-based practice perspective. Dr. Buchert serves in the clinician-educator role, supe...2020-07-2119 min
That's PediatricsLearn About Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery With Dr. Jesse Goldstein July is Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month! Jesse A. Goldstein, MD, is an Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery at University of Pittsburgh. He practices as a pediatric plastic and craniofacial surgeon at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, helping patients from newborns to young adults restore function and appearance as a result of birth defects, trauma, injury, or disease. Dr. Goldstein serves as the Program Director of the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh/UPMC Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship and is a member of many regional and national medical societies including the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, the...2020-07-0720 min
That's PediatricsLearn About How Covid-19 Affects Children With Dr. FreemanDr. Freeman is a Fellow at UPMC specializing in Infectious Diseases. Learn about her Coronavirus research.2020-06-0321 min
That's PediatricsLearn About Human Genetics with Dr. KemaladewiDr. Kemaladewi has extensive training in human genetics and development of genetic therapy, with a focus on neuromuscular disorders. She is interested in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying layers of pathophysiology involved in muscular dystrophies, including muscle atrophy, -regeneration, -fibrosis, and nerve damages. In parallel, the exposure to technology-driven field of human genetics has provided a strong basis on her translational research arm. She has a robust portfolio on the development and evaluation of therapeutic genetics, such as antisense oligonucleotides and CRISPR/Cas to correct mutations and modulate disease modifier genes in mouse models. 2020-05-1119 min
That's PediatricsLearn About Pediatric Medical Genetics with Gerard Vockley, MD, PhDGerard Vockley, MD, PhD, is an internationally recognized leader in medical genetics and the field of inborn errors of metabolism. He joined Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh as chief of the Division of Medical Genetics in 2004 and was named professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and professor of human genetics at the university's Graduate School of Public Health.2020-04-2127 min
That's PediatricsLearn About Epilepsy Research with Dr. AbelDr. Abel’s clinical interest is in pediatric neurosurgery, epilepsy surgery, and neuromodulation. He completed a fellowship in epilepsy surgery and deep brain stimulation with Philippe Kahane, Dominique Hoffmann, and Stephan Chabardes at University Hospital of Grenoble in Grenoble, France. In Grenoble, Dr. Abel received special training in identification of epileptic foci using stereoelectroencephalography and use of the ROSA robot for epilepsy surgery. Dr. Abel then completed a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship with Jim Drake and Jim Rutka at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada focusing on epilepsy surgery, neuro-oncologic surgery, craniofacial surgery, and endoscopic techniques.2020-04-1025 min
That's PediatricsLearn About Coronaviruses With Dr. Megan FreemanDr. Freeman is a Fellow at UPMC specializing in Infectious Diseases. Learn about her Coronavirus research.2020-03-2527 min
That's PediatricsLearn About Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology With Dr. Serena ChanDr. Serena H. Chan is an obstetrician-gynecologist specializing in pediatric and adolescent gynecology. 2020-03-1018 min
That's PediatricsLearn About Complex Care With Dr. Stacey CookDr. Stacey Cook is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Director of The Complex Care Center at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. This center offers primary care and care coordination for kids with complex medical needs. Their mission is to be a central point of contact for families who use many services at Children’s.2020-02-2520 min
That's PediatricsLearn About Treatment for Difficult to Treat Asthma with Dr. Allyson LarkinDr. Allyson Larkin is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and is part of the Allergy and Immunology Division here at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. She joined the Department of Pediatrics in July of 2011 after completing her fellowship program here at Children’s. She currently serves as the Fellowship Program Director, the Co-Director of the Difficult to Treat Asthma Clinic and the Course Director for medical students and resident allergy and immunology rotations. 2020-02-1121 min
That's PediatricsLearn About Chikungunya Virus with Dr. Laurie SilvaThe Silva Lab studies chikungunya virus, a reemerging arbovirus that has recently caused explosive epidemics of febrile arthritis throughout many parts of the world. Dr. Silva’s research interests are focused on virus-host interactions that dictate chikungunya virus entry, tropism, replication compartment formation, and pathogenesis. By understanding the molecular mechanisms that govern viral and host determinants of viral replication, Dr. Silva aims to contribute to a better understanding of acute and chronic chikungunya disease. Dr. Silva also serves as the Facility Manager for the A-BSL3 laboratory at Rangos Research Center.2020-01-2818 min
That's PediatricsLearn About The Study of Pediatric Allergies and Immunology with Dr. ChongDr. Chong is the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Allergy and Immunology. At the Center for Rare Disease Therapy at UPMC Children’s, Dr. Chong’s role often involves evaluating patients with immune disorders to determine whether they are candidates for a bone marrow transplant.2020-01-1421 min
That's PediatricsLearn About Biofilms with Dr. DePasDr. DePas's lab is focused on developing a clear picture of the biogeography of infection sites, determining how the spatial structure impacts bacterial activity and interactions with host cells, and recapitulating important aspects of the infection environment in vitro in order to gain an in-depth understanding of cellular processes that are relevant to pathogenesis. To achieve these goals, they utilize MiPACT-HCR, a tissue-clearing and cellular visualization technique that allows for 3D imaging of fixed tissue samples, along with in vitro techniques to characterize the formation and dispersal of bacterial biofilms in conditions that mimic the in vivo environment. Dr. De...2019-12-3118 min
That's PediatricsUnderstanding Retroviruses with Dr. Melissa KaneThe central focus of the Kane Lab is understanding the genetic and immunological basis for protective antiviral immune responses, as well as the molecular details underlying the direct inhibition of retroviral replication by restriction factors. Dr. Kane’s lab utilizes both in vitro and in vivo tools to investigate intrinsic, innate, and adaptive immune responses to retroviral infection. The research is centered around three questions: What allows some individuals to restrict or control retroviral replication? How do retroviruses counteract host defenses? And what are the features of successful anti-retroviral immune responses?2019-12-1717 min
That's PediatricsLearn About Ewing Sarcoma with Dr. Kelly BaileyDr. Bailey is a pediatric oncologist with an interest in pediatric sarcomas. She is also a physician-scientist in the Lucas/ McAllister Lab in the Rangos Research Center of the UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Currently, Dr. Bailey's research focus is on Ewing sarcoma, a rare bone malignancy in children.2019-12-0315 min
That's PediatricsUnderstanding Adolescent Mental Health Treatment with Dr. RadovicDr. Radovic is interested in increasing adolescent and parent participation in mental health treatment when depression or anxiety treatment is recommended within primary care. She is especially interested in using internet technology such as social media to enable connections between adolescent and young adult peers as well as parent peers who have mental health illness in common and has developed a publicly available website intervention for teens and young adults (sova.pitt.edu) and for parents (wisesova.pitt.edu). Currently, she is has a career development award from National Institute of Mental Health and is conducting a pilot randomized...2019-11-1923 min
That's PediatricsAdvanced MR Techniques in Fetal, Neonatal, and Pediatric PatientsDr. Panigrahy is board certified in both Pediatric Radiology and Neuroradiology. He is a Professor of Radiology, Radiologist-in-Chief at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and Vice Chair of Clinical and Translational Imaging Research at UPMC. He has been continuously funded by the NIH since 2009 including both a K23 and current multi-center Ro1. He also has active funding from the Department of Defense, Society for Pediatric Radiology and private foundations. Dr. Panigrahy’s research focuses on applying advanced MR techniques to the study of fetal/neonatal/pediatric brain development and injury in those diagnosed with congenital heart disease and its impact...2019-10-2219 min
That's PediatricsA Deep Dive into Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis with Dr. Daniel Weiner and Dr. Andrew FeranchakDr. Daniel Weiner is the Medical Director at the Pulmonary Function Laboratory, Co-Director at The Antonio J. and Janet Palumbo Cystic Fibrosis Center and Professor of Pediatrics at The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Andrew Feranchak is the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Learn about their research on Cystic Fibrosis2019-10-0818 min
That's PediatricsA New Look at Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapies with Paul Szabolcs, MDDr. Paul Szabolcs trained at Semmelweis University School of Medicine in Budapest. He completed his residency at Bellevue Hospital/NYU Medical Center and was Chief Fellow at Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He completed postdoctoral fellowships at Memorial Sloan Kettering in Molecular Biology and at Rockefeller University in Physiology and Cellular Immunology. He has been Chief of the Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapies division at the UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh since 2011. Dr. Szabolcs has dedicated his career to developing effective “reduced-intensity” chemotherapy regimens for patients in need of a blood or bone marrow...2019-09-2419 min
That's PediatricsUnderstanding Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medical Services with Sylvia Owusu-Ansah MD, MPH, FAAPSylvia Owusu-Ansah MD, MPH, FAAP is a board-certified pediatrician, pediatric emergency medicine, and emergency medical services (EMS) physician who is currently an attending at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and Director of Pre-hospital and EMS. Dr. Owusu-Ansah has been extremely involved in pediatric advocacy and education of EMS providers at all levels, locally, regionally and nationally. She currently sits on the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Advocacy and EMS Committees with the American Academy of Pediatrics, and additional regional and national committees related to her work. One of the contributions she is most proud of is advocating for pediatric health on Capitol Hill...2019-08-2716 minThat's PediatricsEyes of a Child: Pediatric Ophthalmology Research with Ken Nischal, MD, FRCOphthDr. Nischal joined UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh as chief of the Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus, and Adult Motility in 2011. He directs pediatric program development at the UPMC Eye Center and is a professor of ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Nischal has pioneered the use of new surgical techniques, previously used only in adults, in children with corneal disorders. He is one of the world’s foremost pediatric eye specialists and an author of more than 100 published research articles.2019-08-1324 minThat's PediatricsThe Latest in Lyme Disease with Andrew Nowalk, MD, PhDDr. Andrew Nowalk is Associate Professor and Clinical Director in the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Pediatrics, both at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.He maintains a clinical practice and an active research program in Lyme disease, examining the epidemic of Lyme disease in Western Pennsylvania and searching to improve treatment and testing for pediatric Lyme disease cases. In addition to his research interests, Dr. Nowalk serves as a residency program director in pediatrics for the UPMC Medical Education program, and lectures and mentors students, residents and fellows t...2019-07-3022 minThat's PediatricsThe Overlooked Liver with Dean Yimlamai, MD, PhDDean Yimlamai, MD, PhD, is a physician-scientist at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and is trained as a clinical gastroenterologist. He specializes in gastroenterology with an interest in pediatric liver diseases and liver tumors. His research group uses mouse models to understand the fundamental mechanisms of liver growth during development, its restoration from injury and changes that lead to cancer. His group specializes in the Hippo Signaling Pathway, a relatively recently recognized signaling pathway that controls organ growth and regeneration.2019-07-1621 minThat's PediatricsLung Immunology and the New Science of Th17 Cells with John Alcorn, PhDJohn Alcorn, PhD is a scientist at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and an associate professor in the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. The Alcorn lab is focused on T cell immunity, host defense, epithelial cell biology, and lung physiology. A primary lab focus is on Influenza infection and the host defense mechanisms of T helper 17 cells. His lab has recently shown that the TH17 effector cytokines IL-17 and IL-22 are required for host defense against a variety of extracellular pathogens. 2019-07-0123 minThat's PediatricsResearching Early Immune Development with Liza Konnikova, MDLiza Konnikova, MD, PhD, FAAP, is a neonatologist at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and an assistant professor in the Departments of Pediatrics, Developmental Biology and Immunology in the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Her lab focuses on the develop of neonatal immunity at mucosal surfaces and its role in the pathogenesis of diverse diseases such as sepsis, preterm labor, necrotizing enterocolitis, and very-early onset IBD (VEO-IBD). She has pioneered the application of mass cytometry to frozen mucosal biopsies, helping to improve our understanding of mucosal immunity. This innovation has helped to identify novel populations of...2019-06-2018 minThat's PediatricsFalling in Love with the Bladder with Carlton Bates, MDCarlton Bates, MD, chief of the Division of Pediatric Nephrology, has been caring for children with pediatric kidney disease for many years, but he often finds another organ on his mind: the bladder and the role it plays in the health of a kidney. Dr. Bates discusses his well-recognized research program in Pittsburgh focused on the genetic regulation of kidney and bladder development.2019-06-0424 minThat's PediatricsJoining the Down Syndrome Community with Kishore Vellody, MDLots of people have a personal connection to their work and Kishore Vellody, MD, medical director of the Down Syndrome Center, credits his motivation to his older brother, who has Down syndrome. Dr. Vellody discusses his career, the thriving Down syndrome community in Pittsburgh, and starting his own podcast, the Down Syndrome Center of Western Pennsylvania podcast. The National Down Syndrome Convention will be held in Pittsburgh at the end of June.2019-05-2118 minThat's PediatricsThe Measles Are Back with John Williams, MD, and Paul Duprex, PhDIn this special episode, learn all about measles, the most infectious human virus on the planet, and the recent outbreak in the U.S. Our two guests are Paul Duprex, PhD, director of Center for Vaccine Research at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and John Williams, MD, chief of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UPMC Children’s and fellow podcast host.2019-05-1320 minThat's PediatricsNavigating the Cytokine Storm with Scott Canna, MDCan you name a disease where inflammation is not one of the major drivers? Scott Canna, MD, rheumatologist at UPMC Children’s Hospital and a Mellon Scholar with the Richard King Mellon Foundation Institute for Pediatric Research, asks our hosts this question and talks about modulating our immune system in both rare and common diseases. Dr. Canna has been actively researching ways to better understand and treat inflammatory disorders for over a decade.2019-05-0723 minThat's PediatricsAll About Pediatric Scleroderma with Kathryn Torok, MDKathryn “Cassie” Torok, MD, director of the Pediatric Scleroderma Clinic at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, is one of the few doctors in the nation that is considered an expert on pediatric scleroderma and patients will travel from other cities to meet with her. Learn about this uncommon condition and the clinical work and research coming from the Pediatric Scleroderma Clinic.2019-04-2324 minThat's PediatricsNeonatal Cardiovascular Research with Thomas Diacovo, MDThomas Diacovo, MD, is chief of the UPMC Newborn Medicine Program and director of Neonatal Cardiovascular Research at the Heart Institute. Dr. Diacovo discusses how he became interested in Thrombosis research, his journey to Pittsburgh, and his research testing new drugs for neonatal intensive care patients, particularly those with congenital heart disease who are at high risk for forming blood clots. Dr. Diacovo also credits the parents of our patients for the success of his clinical trials.2019-02-2621 minThat's PediatricsIn Pursuit of the Self-Healing Heart with Bernhard Kühn, MDBernhard Kühn, MD, is the director of research in Cardiology and an associate director for the Richard King Mellon Institute for Pediatric Research. The Kühn Lab focuses on cardiomyocytes and creating therapies that can help the heart muscle heal itself to recover from a heart attack or to help it restore a congenital heart defect to normal cardiac function without requiring surgery. He also reflects on the helpful collaboration with the cardiac surgery team here at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.2019-02-1218 minThat's PediatricsA History of Pediatric Liver Transplantation with George Mazariegos, MDIn the late ’80s, a young George Mazariegos, MD, had a one-month rotation with transplant pioneer Thomas E. Starzl, MD. Today, he is chief of Pediatric Transplantation at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and director of Pediatric Transplantation at the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute. Our hosts cover all things pediatric liver transplantation in Pittsburgh: What conditions require a transplant, what our center has accomplished, growing our transplant network, improving care after transplantation, and more.2019-01-0122 minThat's PediatricsFrom the U.S. Navy to UTIs with Tim Shope, MDTim Shope, MD, professor of Pediatrics at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, has lived in many places, but common pediatric infections, including urinary tract infections (UTIs) are everywhere. His team created the UTICalc, available at uticalc.ptt.edu. This user-friendly tool prompts the clinician with five questions, providing an estimated risk of UTI to help reduce unnecessary catheterization and improve outcomes. Also, learn about Dr. Shope’s time with the U.S. Navy, and his famous family member in the world of infectious disease research.2018-12-1823 minThat's PediatricsThe First Handshake with Tim Hand, PhDWhen an infant is born, their first introduction is to a new immune system and new bacteria. Tim Hand, PhD, assistant professor with the Richard King Mellon Foundation Institute for Pediatric Research, takes samples from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, to look at how antibodies in a mother’s breast milk may shape the relationship between an infant and their microbiome. Listen in as Dr. Hand discusses the unique microbiome of premature infants, necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), and how maternal IgA, an active component in a mother’s breast milk, can shape a child’s immune...2018-12-0418 minThat's PediatricsGene Therapy with George Gittes, MDWhen George Gittes, MD, and his research team came across an outcome they weren't expecting, Dr. Gittes’ surgical background helped identify an amazing discovery — using gene therapy to reverse autoimmune type I diabetes without immunosuppression. Hosts Stephanie Dewar, MD, and John Williams, MD, discuss the details of this fascinating study and more with Dr. Gittes. Dr. Gittes has recently been appointed the director of the Richard King Mellon Foundation Institute for Pediatric Research and co-scientific director at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.2018-11-0620 minThat's PediatricsAll About Acute Flaccid Myelitis with John Williams, MDThis special episode of That’s Pediatrics tackles a subject currently on the minds of pediatricians and parents alike: Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). This is a rare childhood neurological disorder that causes weakness in the arms or legs — sometimes even paralysis. John Williams, MD, our division chief of Pediatric Infectious Disease at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, talks about the recent outbreak of AFM with enterovirus virologist Carolyn Coyne, PhD, and Brian Martin, DMD, VP of Medical Affairs.2018-10-1921 minThat's PediatricsMysteries That Affect Our Children with Terence Dermody, MDThere are so many types of germs that cause illness, but so little we know about them. Terence Dermody, MD, physician-in-chief and scientific director at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, is motivated by the endless opportunities in Infectious Diseases to discover more about these little mysteries that affect our patients. Hosts Carolyn Coyne, PhD, and Brian Martin, DMD, ask Dr. Dermody about what drew him to Virology and Infectious Diseases and how he balances his research and clinical work. Dr. Dermody also introduces the Pittsburgh Study, a multi-year longitudinal population study that aims to follow children in...2018-10-1119 minThat's PediatricsDon’t Rule Out Brain Injuries with Rachel Berger, MDWhen our young patients are hurting, we can only guess what's causing their pain since they cannot speak for themselves. Rachel Berger, MD, chief of the Child Advocacy Center at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, and her team want to ensure one possibility isn’t left off the table: a brain injury. Dr. Berger talks with hosts Stephanie Dewar, MD, and John Williams, MD, about a blood test to help physicians identify infants who may have bleeding of the brain as a result of abusive head trauma, sometimes referred to as shaken baby syndrome. UPMC is the...2018-10-1124 minThat's PediatricsDiscover “That’s Pediatrics” at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh"That's Pediatrics" will explore the latest discoveries and innovations in pediatric medicine and research at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Learn about what to expect from “That’s Pediatrics” and meet two of the hosts, Stephanie Dewar, MD, and John Williams, MD.2018-10-1105 min
UPMC CommandCastQuick Consult: Pittsburgh Area Education Opportunities
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Understanding Mental Illness and Suicide
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Wednesday, August 17 from 1300-1715
Seizure Education for EMS - Four Lecture Series
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