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Charuta Joshi, M.D., Rinarani Sanghavi, M.D., M.B.A., and Smitha Vidi, M.D., have been named #UTSW site principal investigators for national multicenter studies, bringing access to clinical trials and research advancing pediatric care for children with complex health conditions.
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Congratulations to everyone involved in reaching this major milestone! This marks an exciting step toward transforming pediatric health care in North Texas.
UTSW and @childrens celebrated the topping out of their new $5 billion pediatric campus in Dallas on Tuesday, marking a major step in realizing their shared vision for the future of pediatric care in North Texas. bit.ly/4AGVv30
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ALT Children are in a brightly lit room, with some writing or drawing on a steel beam for a topping-out ceremony. One of them wears a shirt with the words "Children's Hospital." They are surrounded by colorful stickers on the beam.
ALT A group of healthcare professionals wearing scrubs and lab coats are smiling and waving. They appear to be in a hospital or medical center setting.
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Rana Said, M.D., Professor and Director of Pediatric Neurology Education, has been elected to the Child Neurology Society’s Board of Directors as Councilor for the South. Congratulations, Dr. Said.
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Chieko Mineo, Ph.D., Professor in the Pediatric Center for Pulmonary and Vascular Biology, has been awarded a Research Project grant (R01) from the National Institutes of Health to study the mechanisms underlying cardiovascular disease in rheumatoid arthritis.
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Pediatric rheumatologist Kristina Ciaglia, M.D., recently received a Mentored Career Development Award from @carrainc and @ArthritisFdn to support her study aimed at improving care management and reduce disparities for families of children with systemic lupus.
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@utswpediatrics' Wen-Yuan “Elena” Hsieh, M.D., believes great care starts with helping patients feel seen, heard, and supported. As the new Chief of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, she brings that approach to advancing research and care for children. bit.ly/4xaHCas
Ethan Sanford, M.D., Assistant Professor of Pediatric Anesthesiology and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, has been awarded an NIH K23 Award to support his research using high-frequency physiologic data to develop novel monitoring techniques for pediatric ECMO patients.
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Jaclyn Albin, M.D., is helping shape the future of #CulinaryMedicine on a national stage. As the newly elected President of the American College of Culinary Medicine, she aims to advance nutrition's role in health and medicine. Learn more: bit.ly/4igPx1O #FoodAsMedicine
Registration is open for the 2026 #APLUSConference on Nov. 13. Don't miss this premier learning experience featuring the latest advancements in neonatal respiratory care, interactive workshops, and the opportunity to earn AMA credits. Learn more: bit.ly/4pW1I6k #UTSW
ALT Agenda for the 2026 APLUS Conference presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and skills lab.
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Black and Hispanic families are highly willing to participate in pediatric cancer clinical trials when offered the opportunity, according to a new study. Findings highlight ways to improve equitable enrollment and strengthen cancer research. bit.ly/4hIdtuM #utswmed
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A #UTSW study of 204,000+ adolescents and young adults found GLP-1 use for obesity treatment increased from 88.2% to 96.1% between 2022 and 2026. Researchers say clinical guidelines must keep pace with changing care patterns. Learn more: bit.ly/4wQczAC #Obesity #GLP1
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Could your gut bacteria help fight fungal infections? #UTSW researchers discovered that bacteria-derived short-chain fatty acids help keep Candida albicans in check, pointing to promising new treatment strategies. Read more: bit.ly/4yk9ISi #GutHealth
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Your gut does more than digest food. New research from #UTSW shows that gut bacteria help guide vitamin A to developing immune cells – a key step in building a healthy immune system. The discovery could open new paths for treating immune-related diseases. bit.ly/3SJQIwi
A team led by pediatric hospital medicine fellow Taylor Merritt, M.D., has published a manuscript detailing their high-fidelity simulation designed to help pediatric residents better manage rare, life-threatening emergencies. Learn more: bit.ly/3PX9nTP #MedicalEducation
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The future of health care is being shaped today. During UTSW’s Future Leaders in Clinical Research Symposium, rising physician-scientists and trainees presented research focused on improving patient care and outcomes across medicine. bit.ly/4wHzIpG FutureLeaders
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Congratulations to Elizabeth Chen, Ph.D., Ralph DeBerardinis, M.D., Ph.D., and Joel Elmquist, D.V.M., Ph.D., on their election to @theNASciences. UTSW now has 27 NAS members, more than all other institutions in Texas and the most in UT Southwestern history.
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Professor and Division Chief Michael Bell, M.D., co-authored a new multicenter study showing blood-based biomarkers may help detect brain injury earlier in children on life support.
Read more in the latest #UTSW research roundup: bit.ly/4e2gswm
#CriticalCare #Pediatrics
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Why are fewer concussions reported in some Texas high schools than others? #UTSW researchers found lower reporting rates in urban and lower-income districts compared to higher-income suburban schools. Explore the factors behind the findings: bit.ly/402bh7l #BrainHealth
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UTSW and @childrens are proud to announce a $100 million gift from The Stephens Greth Foundation in support of the new joint Dallas pediatric campus. In recognition, the first tower will be named Stephens Greth Tower. Learn more: bit.ly/4dmVBnk
Drew Bird, M.D., and Jeffrey A. SoRelle, M.D., contributed to new #UTSW research identifying gene variants that help explain why food allergies run in families. The team's findings could lead to better testing and treatments. Read more: bit.ly/3ZLdYtX
ALT Drs. J. Andrew “Drew” Bird and Jeffrey SoRelle