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Marshall named assistant director of the Med-Peds Residency ProgramNovember 5, 2025The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics is proud to announce that Anderson Marshall, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, will be joining the Med-Peds Residency Program as an assistant program director as of Nov. 1, 2025. -
7 faculty members complete UAB SAIL Program, Cohort 7October 30, 2025UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office (LDO) celebrated seven distinguished faculty members from the seventh cohort of the Sharing Authentically to Inspire and Lead (SAIL) program at a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 21. -
10 faculty members complete UAB LEAD Program, Cohort 7October 30, 2025UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office (LDO) celebrated ten distinguished faculty members from the seventh cohort of the LEading, Advancing, Developing (LEAD) at a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 23. -
Foster elected to Society for Pediatric ResearchOctober 29, 2025The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics is proud to announce that Christy Foster, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, has been elected to membership in the Society for Pediatric Research. -
Read to Lead Initiative strengthens community ties through literacyOctober 28, 2025The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics is proud to highlight the Read to Lead Initiative, a community engagement program overseen by Hope Pritchett Wilson, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology. -
PHM Incubator Sparks Early Interest in PediatricsOctober 22, 2025On Sept. 12, the University of Alabama at Birmingham Pediatric Hospital Medicine hosted the second annual PHM Incubator in the Bradley Lecture Center at Children’s of Alabama. -
Teat builds community through service and teamworkOctober 20, 2025The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics is proud to highlight Tanner Teat, program coordinator II for the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine. -
Tourette syndrome: Understanding symptoms and navigating care from childhood to adulthoodOctober 17, 2025UAB experts offer insight on Tourette syndrome, and the care patients may need after diagnosis. -
Students explore career options and polish clinical skills during immersive Primary Care WeekOctober 17, 2025Through hands-on activities, panel discussions, and the inaugural Research Day poster and lightning round competition, UAB Primary Care Week introduced students to the full scope of primary care careers. -
19 pediatric faculty receive promotions in 2025October 9, 2025Congratulations to the 19 faculty promoted effective October 1, 2025! -
Multicenter clinical trial will examine gut health of preterm infants, best feeding strategyOctober 9, 2025A new clinical trial is investigating how different amounts of breast milk affect the growth and health of premature babies, aiming to find the best feeding strategy for their early development. -
Rife receives Emerging Investigator Excellence AwardOctober 8, 2025The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics is proud to announce that Eileen Rife, M.D., MS, assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, has been selected to receive the Emerging Investigator Excellence Award from the American College of Rheumatology. -
Eight Children’s of Alabama pediatric specialties recognized among nation's best by U.S. News & World ReportOctober 7, 2025For the 16th consecutive year, Children’s of Alabama has been ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. -
Robinson receives Rud Polhill Award for Outstanding Resident in Pediatric Emergency MedicineOctober 2, 2025The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics is proud to announce that Jessica Robinson, M.D., PGY-2 resident in the Department of Pediatrics, has been recognized at the Rutherford Polhill Memorial Grand Rounds with the Rud Polhill Award for Outstanding Resident in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. -
2025 Dean’s Excellence Awards for Staff names 10 honoreesOctober 1, 2025Ten Heersink School of Medicine staff have been honored with the 2025 Dean’s Excellence Awards. Now in its third year, the Dean’s Excellence Awards for Staff recognize individuals who have made significant and meaningful contributions to the school’s mission through their work in education, service, and research. -
Ilonze named American Society of Hematology ambassadorOctober 1, 2025The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics is proud to announce that Chibuzo Ilonze, M.D., MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, has been selected to serve as an ambassador for the American Society of Hematology (ASH). -
UAB hosts week-long celebration during 2025 Primary Care WeekSeptember 26, 2025UAB Heersink School of Medicine students can enjoy a week-long celebration of Primary Care Week from October 6-10, 2025. This event-packed week aims to educate physicians-in-training and students across the health spectrum on the pivotal role of primary care in the health care system. -
Pediatrics announces Boppana as interim co-director of Division of Pediatric Infectious DiseasesSeptember 25, 2025Suresh Boppana, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, will assume the role of interim co-director of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, effective Oct. 1, 2025. -
Pediatrics welcomes six new faculty members in September 2025September 24, 2025The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics welcomed six new faculty members in the month of September. Please join us in making them feel at home! -
Gupta reappointed editor in chief of two international journalsSeptember 23, 2025The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics is proud to announce that Sandeep Gupta, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, has been reappointed editor in chief of the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (JPGN) and JPGN Reports, two leading journals in the field. -
Feig named Wallace Alexander Clyde Distinguished Service Award winnerSeptember 17, 2025The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics is proud to announce that Daniel Feig, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Nephrology, received the 2025 Wallace Alexander Clyde Distinguished Service Award from the Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. -
Lal named executive in residence of the Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and EntrepreneurshipSeptember 17, 2025C. Vivek Lal, M.D., tenured professor (Oct ‘25) in the Department of Pediatrics, has been named executive in residence of the Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (HIIE). Lal’s appointment marks the beginning of a partnership between HIIE and the Heersink School of Medicine that will allow both entities an avenue to better serve patients. -
World-record-breaking quadruplets delivered at UABJune 11, 2025The Bryant quadruplets were born at 23 weeks and four days — 115 days premature — and are the new Guinness World Records title holders for the most premature quadruplets. -
Zebrafish model for an ultra-rare genetic disease identifies potential treatmentsJune 5, 2025XMEA is a recessive, genetic disease that causes progressive muscle weakness. -
Gut fungi in very-low-birthweight infants modulate oxygen-induced lung damageJune 2, 2025Very-low-weight newborns need extra oxygen and can develop deadly bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Differences in gut fungi predict getting, or not getting, BPD. -
Nine UAB faculty members elevated to Distinguished and University professorshipsJune 2, 2025This spring, the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees awarded the rank of Distinguished Professor to five and the rank of University Professor to four faculty members. -
Hope and resilience: Two mothers from two different countries fight for one baby’s lifeMay 6, 2025Becca, a mom from England, and Zoy, a mom from Alabama, first connected as a potential surrogate match. Their journey through a high-risk pregnancy and a five-and-a-half-month NICU stay bonded them forever as sisters. -
May-cember madness: A survival guide for parentsMay 2, 2025End-of-year testing, parties and spirit days can have parents feeling overwhelmed and stressed. One UAB expert recommends four ways to survive the infamous May-cember. -
Pediatrics welcomes one new faculty member in March 2025March 27, 2025The UAB Department of Pediatrics welcomed one new faculty member in the month of March. Please join us in making them feel at home! -
March 2025 Pediatric Pandemic Network updatesMarch 20, 2025
Mini Medical School
Dr. David Osula and Dr. Eva Ingram, along with cardiology fellows and UAB Imaging, hosted the Mini Medical School on March 12, 2025. The team led sessions on dissecting a pig heart, CPR training, and performing ultrasounds on the human heart.
Youth Advisory Board Service Project Central Alabama
On Saturday, March 8, members of the Central Alabama Youth Advisory Board (YAB) volunteered at HUB Worldwide, a local nonprofit that diverts surplus medical supplies from landfills to individuals and organizations in need. YAB members helped organize the HUB warehouse, gaining first hand insight into the scope of products the organization distributes.
Equally as important as the hands-on work was hearing from HUB staff about how they source and distribute products to communities ranging from the mountains of Ecuador to rural clinics in Alabama to flood-stricken areas of North Carolina. Inspired by these stories, some YAB members made plans for future service at the HUB.
Youth Advisory Board Service Project Black Belt Region
The UAB Pediatric Pandemic Hub’s eighth Adolescent Medicine Youth Advisory Board meeting in Wilcox County for the 2024-2025 term was a success. Jasmine S. Kennedy, clinical research coordinator II and PPN YAB facilitator, led an interactive activity focused on a service project centered on mental health and social-emotional resilience.
Students designed a flyer conveying their message, featuring a QR code linked to a self-designed interactive app conceptualized as a "virtual diary." They also developed questions for the Daily Feelings Journal Form. The app can be added to a home screen.
MCH Hopes
Maternal Child Health HOPES participants from Jackson-Olin, Parker, and Carver high schools took part in simulation exercises at Children's of Alabama under the leadership of Dr. Chrystal Rutledge and the hospital’s simulation team.
Students performed simulations in hyponatremic seizures, coding, anaphylaxis, respiratory issues, and suturing. Marsha Sutton Kelly, MPA, clinical research manager, facilitated the group.
PARCA Annual Forum
The 2025 Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA) held its annual forum on Friday, March 7, at the Harbert Center, bringing together policymakers, business leaders, nonprofit executives, educators, and mental health professionals to address mental health challenges in schools and the workforce.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey delivered the keynote address. Children’s of Alabama’s Lou Lacey spoke on “Where Do We Go From Here?” Attendees included Lonnie Pressley, MPH, MSEM, PPN director; Jasmine Kennedy, MA, clinical research coordinator II; and Katy Smith, MPA, educational liaison.
Blood Drive
The Pediatric Pandemic Network partnered with Children’s of Alabama and the Red Cross for a March blood drive. Free A1C testing was available, and donors received a $10 Amazon gift card. Special thanks to Dr. Elizabeth Baker, Dr. Mark Baker, Lonnie Pressley, and Marsha Kelly Sutton for their participation.
Reality Check
Marsha Kelly-Sutton, program manager for UAB Medicine, staffed the “Life Happens” table for the Reality Check program at Ramsay High School on March 18, 2025. Approximately 120 students in 10th through 12th grade participated. While some were satisfied with their outcomes, others faced financial challenges. The event was engaging, and many students realized the importance of adaptability in navigating life’s uncertainties.