OPPORTUNITY TO CHAMPION YOUR COLLEAGUES' WORK!

Tuesday and Wednesday, April 8 and 9, the University of Utah is hosting their annual Giving Day. Every year, the UHealth Advancement team selects 1-2 projects to feature, and this year, they are featuring two from Pediatrics: the West High School Clinic AND the Bonkowsky Lab for Neurogenetics.  

How you can help:

• Consider making a gift to show support for your colleagues for this important initiative. Any size gift is appreciated. 
• Share one or both campaigns on your social media and with colleagues, family, and friends. 

Pediatrics-Bonkowsky Lab · GiveCampus  

Thank you to Tina and Savannah Holman for their lemonade stand proceeds and a $2000 match from the JD Hall Family!

West High School Clinic · GiveCampus 

Thank you to Dr. Jeff Robison for his $5000 match!

If you are interested in having your research/program featured next year, contact Anne Garrett, Director of Advancement for Obstetrics/Gynecology and Pediatrics.

TUESDAY, APRIL 8

□ Research Professionals Grand Rounds

Virtually via Zoom; 12–1 p.m.

Decentralized Clinical Trials

• Presented by Stephen Hansen, PhD; Office of Bioresearch Monitoring Operations, U.S. Food & Drug Administration

Every other month, the Clinical Trials Office sponsors Research Professionals Grand Rounds. These meetings are open to all research staff and are designed to facilitate cross-divisional and cross-institutional collaboration among peers who are engaged in all areas of research, while focusing on the critical roles that research professionals play in advancing medical science and improving lives.

> Zoom link

Meeting ID: 915 7812 1169

Passcode: 718624

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9

□ Pediatrics ECHO

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Virtually via Zoom; 12–1 p.m.

Obesity & Eating Disorders

• Presented by Kristin Francis, MD

Pediatrics ECHO is a case-based, CME-eligible learning session focused on the unique needs of pediatric patients in the Mountain West. Pediatric care specialists teach the identification and treatment of complex diseases, behavioral health issues, and common acute diagnoses. You can view recordings of past sessions, submit interesting or challenging cases for discussion, check out the spring schedule, and register to attend on the website.

> Pediatrics ECHO website

> Register here for Zoom link

THURSDAY, APRIL 10

□ Pediatric Grand Rounds

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

PCH 3rd Floor Auditorium; 8–9 a.m.

A broadcast is available in the Modersitzki Family Education Center, Rooms 1 & 2 at the Primary Children's Miller Campus in Lehi.

BIENNIAL PATHOLOGIC BASIS OF DISEASE LECTURE

Pediatric Transfusion Practice: Around the World and Back Again

• Presented by Meghan Delaney, DO, MPH; Professor, Departments of Pathology & Pediatrics, The George Washington University, Washington DC; Chief, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Division, Children’s National Hospital; President of the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies

> Stream live broadcast

> April Grand Rounds calendar

> primarychildrens.org/grandrounds

□ Schwartz Rounds

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

PCH 3rd Floor Auditorium, Lehi Miller Campus Education Center Room 2, or Virtually via Microsoft Teams; 12–1 p.m.

Navigating the Current Social Climate as Healthcare Workers

• Facilitated discussion without panelists

Lunch will be provided.

Schwartz Rounds sessions are multidisciplinary forums where all healthcare workers (clinical and non-clinical) are invited to explore the social and emotional aspects of patient care.

> Informational flyer

> Teams link

FRIDAY, APRIL 11

□ Research in Progress

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Eccles Bldg Kings Peak or Virtually via Zoom; 12–1 p.m.

Neutrophil Extracellular Traps During and After Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Children: A Mountain of Data - So What Does It Mean?

• Presented by Stephanie Goldstein, MD; Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care

Use of Artificial Intelligence for Automated Neonatal Seizure Detection: An External Validation and Comparison Study

• Presented by Jennifer Keene, MD, MBA, MS; Child Neurology

> Zoom link

Announcements

UTAH MEDICAL ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERT: ARIAS & OVERTURES

Enjoy an afternoon of music from the Utah Medical Orchestra (UMO), a distinguished ensemble comprised of members of Utah's healthcare community.

Sunday, April 13, 4:30 p.m.

Libby Gardner Concert Hall in President's Circle

Admission is free

> Informational flyer

> UMO website

PAS ALUMNI RECEPTION IN HAWAII

Current faculty and department/trainee alumni are invited to attend a reception held during the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu.

Saturday, April 26, 6–9 p.m.

Hilton Hawaiian Village Hibiscus Suite 1-2

> Informational flyer

HELP IMPROVE DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT CLINIC (DAC) REFERRALS: QUICK SURVEY! – REMINDER

Do you refer patients to the DAC Child Development Program for autism or developmental evaluations? If so, we need your input! As we refine our referral processes, your feedback will help enhance service delivery, access to diagnostics, and overall patient care.

Please take less than 3 minutes to complete a quick survey and share your insights.

📩 Survey Link: https://redcap.link/7rjygpm5

❓Questions? Contact Dr. Michele Villalobos

Thank you for helping us improve care for children and families!

EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND INNOVATION EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES - REMINDER

Are you a faculty member, resident, or fellow interested in medical education scholarship? Whether you are developing an innovative curriculum or seeking educational research collaborations, the Educational Scholarship and Innovation leadership team is here to support you.  

One-on-One Support

-If you are in an educational project's planning, development, implementation, or dissemination phase and want advice or support, we are happy to meet with you. 

-E-mail Cheryl Yang, MD and Kathleen Timme, MD, MEd to set up a consultation.  

Dept of Peds Educational Grant

-Next cycle: Late Spring 2025

We hope to see you at our upcoming events or connect one-on-one! Please reach out to Drs. Cheryl Yang and Kathleen Timme with any questions or suggestions.

Research News

STUDY CALL FOR ACADEMIC ASSOCIATES - REMINDER

To all PIs and Study Coordinators:

Do you need help with an ongoing study? The Pediatric Research Education Office is accepting new studies for the Academic Associate "blue coat" program for the Summer 2025 semester. The Academic Associate Program provides undergraduate students the opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of clinical research and to conduct "real time" clinical research through consenting patients and their families into studies in the PCH Emergency Room (and other clinics at PCH and the U of U hospital). 

Our mission is to provide this opportunity to students while supporting the research of the clinician scientists in our department. We are able to provide research support to PIs and study coordinators in the clinical setting as well as give opportunities for them to participate in didactic and mentoring sessions for the students. To utilize this program there is a charge of $650 per semester.

Additionally, students can earn credit for an independent study, should your project need more limited or focused support from just one or two students. 

If you or someone you know is interested in utilizing the Academic Associate program for your research, please reach out to Matti Koenig. More information can be found on our website!

> Informational flyer

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF SPONSORED PROJECTS: QUESTIONNAIRES/INQUIRIES FROM THE U.S. GOVERNMENT - REMINDER

The US Government is sending questionnaires to award recipients including, in some cases, to individual PIs. These questionnaires may ask questions about your project specifically and/or about university policies.

If you receive such a survey, immediately forward it to askosp@osp.utah.edu. Do not respond to these surveys, even when an immediate response is requested.

Inform Todd Bjorklund with the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) if you get unusual inquiries from agencies such as requests for out-of-cycle progress reports, requests for data, or confirmations you are not conducting certain activities. Please do not respond to such requests without feedback from OSP. Please continue to respond to all normal reporting requirements.

For further information on executive actions, specific agency guidance, and recommendations for researchers, please visit OSP's website dedicated to federal updates.

Leslie Cluff, PA - Gastroenterology

"Leslie takes her time. She really talked to my 17 year old and let her guide the appointment instead of me as the parent. My daughter felt empowered."

John Fulton, PhD - Behavioral Health

"Dr. Fulton was amazing! He was so kind with my special needs daughter, and made her feel comfortable enough to talk during our virtual visit."

Bob Gray, MD - Cardiology

"We have been seeing Dr. Gray for 17 years and he is simply the best. Our visits are every 3 years, but he makes you feel like he just saw you yesterday. He has a way to put my son at ease."

Harsheen Kaur, MD / Care Team- Neurology

"Dr. Kaur is very personable and listens. She asks questions and seems to really care about her patients. She and her team are also pretty quick to respond when there's an issue."

Nikki Mihalopoulos, MD - Adolescent Medicine

"Dr. Nikki provides exceptional care by ensuring that our child understands their options for care. Dr. Nikki is personable, attentive to our child and their needs and concerns. Dr. Nikki is making a difference in our child's life. Thank you, Dr. Nikki, for your dedication to the care of children."

Valerie Speight, NP - Endocrinology

"The info she provided us was very helpful. We felt listened to and that she treated us like we weren't just the next patient on the list, but important. We felt in good hands."