Dr. Coyne-Beasley selected for the APS PAS DEI committee.
Tamera Coyne-Beasley, M.D., MPH, professor in the Division of Adolescent Medicine, was recently selected as the newhe new American Pediatric 
Society (APS) appointee to serve on the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee.
Drs. Mannion and Smitherman present at Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium
L to R: Melissa Mannion and Emily SmithermanThe American College of Rheumatology (ACR) held the Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium (PRSYM) over the weekend of March 29-April 1 in New Orleans, LA. PRSYM is held every three-years.
Pediatrics welcomes one new faculty member in March 2023
The UAB Department of Pediatrics welcomed one new faculty member in the month of March. Please join us in making them feel at home!
Multidisciplinary critical care team pediatric critical manuscript selected for JECT Technique Article Award
The Journal of ExtraCorporeal Technology (JECT) Technique Article Award is an annual award that is presented at the annual International Perfusion Conference to an American Society of ExtraCorporeal Technology (AmSECT) member who has published an exceptional Technique article in the Journal of ExtraCorporeal Technology.
Four pediatrics faculty receive membership appointments in the CCTS
Top L to R: Hussein Abdullatif, Timothy Beukelman, Viral Jain and Ariel SalasHussein Abdullatif, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Timothy Beukelman, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, and Viral Jain, M.D., assistant professor, and Arial Salas, M.D., associate professor, in the Division of Neonatology, have each been appointed to membership in the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) as an Associate Scientist.
Department hosts celebration of Black History Month
Back L to R: Chrystal Rutledge, Alana Nichols, Casi Ferguson, Marjada Tucker, and Thomas Wilder and Tamera Coyne-Beasley. Front L to R: Marissa Ladinsky, Samantha Hill, Janice Kelsey and Brian Sims. In celebration of Black History Month and to commemorate the 60 years since the 1963 Birmingham civil rights campaign, the Department of Pediatrics hosted a panel discussion with members of the Birmingham African American community.
Three pediatric faculty appointed to Pediatrics Review and Education Program Editorial Boards
Top L to R: Giovanna Beauchamp, Ammar Saadoon Alishlash, and Guillermo Jose Beltran AleGiovanna Beauchamp, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Ammar Saadoon Alishlash, M.D., assistant professor, and Guillermo Jose Beltran Ale, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, have been appointed to the American Academy of Pediatrics Review and Education Program (PREP) Editorial Boards for their subspecialties.
Dr. Kimberlin inducted into the Association of American Physicians
David Kimberlin, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, has been inducted into the Association of American Physicians (AAP). The AAP is an honorary medical society that recognizes physicians who make outstanding contributions to basic and translational biomedical research.
Mini Medical School hosts first field trip
On Saturday, Feb. 18, the Department of Pediatrics Mini Medical School Program had its first field trip. Eighteen 6th and 7th graders came to the Pediatric Simulation Center at Children’s of Alabama and spent a half day learning first-hand how healthcare providers work in a hospital setting.
Read moreDr. Kong receives Charles C. Shepard Science Award
Michele Kong, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care, has received the Charles C. Shepard Science Award.
Faculty win books about Black history during faculty meeting
During the February Pediatric Faculty Meeting, Mitch Cohen, M.D., chair of the Department of Pediatrics, held the annual Black History Month quiz. Those who correctly answered questions about Black historical and present day figures received books about Black history in Birmingham and the South.
Drs. Coyne-Beasley and Kong receive Heersink School of Medicine Professional Excellence Award
Tamera Coyne-Beasley and Michele KongTamera Coyne-Beasley, M.D., professor in the Division of Adolescent Medicine, and Michele Kong, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care, has received the Heersink School of Medicine Professional Excellence Award.
Announcing the 2023 Kaul Pediatric Research Institute Awards
Top L to R: Cecelia Hutto, Michael Seifert, Emily Johnston, Jesse Jones, James Odum, Veronica Sanchez and Lece WebbChildren’s of Alabama and the Kaul Pediatric Research Institute (KPRI) are pleased to announce the 2023 awards. The major goal of the KPRI grant program is to allow investigators to obtain data that will advantage applications for additional extramural funding. This will bring new knowledge to the care of children, leverage the investment of the KPRI, and allow projects to be competitive for the very best science on the national stage. A second, but important, goal is to ensure that a dedicated funding source is available to unique segments of the pediatric research, education, and quality improvement enterprise.
Drs. Huls and Hodges receive award from Center for Countering Human Trafficking
On Jan. 31, 2023, Kara Huls, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Emergency Medicine, and Ashley Hodges, Ph.D., CRNP, nurse practitioner and program coordinator for the Sunrise Clinic at Children's of Alabama, received the inaugural Outstanding Victim Protection in Countering Human Trafficking Award by the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) within the US Department of Homeland Security.
Dr. Kimberlin appointed to NIH Advisory Committee
David Kimberlin, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, has been appointed to the NIH Advisory Committee to the Deputy Director for Intramural Research (DDIR).
Dr. Wilson named director of Pediatric Thrombosis Program
Hope Wilson, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, has been named director of the Pediatric Thrombosis Program. This new role became official as of Feb. 1, 2023. In this capacity, she will continue efforts towards the growth and development of the clinical, research, and educational facets of the program.
Dr. Kasztan named a Pittman Scholar
Malgorzata Kasztan, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Division of Hematology/Oncology, has been selected as Pittman Scholar in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine. This esteemed group was created to honor the legacy of Dr. James A. Pittman, Jr., the longest-serving dean in our School’s history.
Four members of the Department of Pediatrics elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Top L to R: Meghan Harrison, Samantha Hill, Terry Wall and Stephenie WallaceMeghan Harrison, M.D., fellow in the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Samantha Hill, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Adolescent Medicine, Terry Wall, M.D., professor in the Division of Academic General Pediatrics, and Stephenie Wallace, M.D., professor in the Division of Adolescent Medicine, were elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society.
Two articles authored by department faculty featured in Top 5 Articles of 2022
L to R: Lece Webb and Jeremy LoebergerAndrew Miller, pediatric section editor for Respiratory Care, recently revealed his top five pediatric articles for 2022.
Two articles authored by faculty in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care were include among the top 5.
Read moreDepartment wins Argus Award
The Department of Pediatrics received the Caduceus Club Award for Best Clinical Department – Birmingham Campus at the Argus Awards on Jan. 6, 2023.