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Dr. Shideh Majidi recently shared her expertise at two impactful conferences. At the inaugural ADEPT Conference in Chicago, she delivered a talk on “Screening and Prevention of Diabetes,” providing valuable insights to diabetes experts and advocates. At the Symposium on General Population Screening for T1D, she offered her perspective as a pediatric endocrinologist on the “Challenges of General Population Screening for Early T1D,” highlighting the complexities of this critical topic. These opportunities are important for advancing conversations around diabetes care and prevention. #Diabetes #Endocrinology

Invest in your future with us! At Children’s National, we offer a robust 401(k) plan with a 100% match on contributions up to 5% of your salary. Start saving for retirement while making a difference in children's lives today! Whether you're just getting started or planning ahead, our plan ensures you’re covered. Read the details here: https://bit.ly/3TkCFen #RetirementPlanning #EmployeeBenefits #401kMatch #InvestInYourFuture #JoinOurTeam #ChildrensNationalHospital

We’re thrilled to announce that our hospital has expanded its class of American Pediatric Society members with three new inductees for 2025: ⭐️ Dr. Ioannis Koutroulis, PhD, MBA, research director and emergency medicine physician, ⭐️ Dr. Beth Tarini, MD, MS (Health Services), MBA, co-director of the Center for Translational Research ⭐️ Dr. Pavan Zaveri, MEd, emergency medicine physician A special congratulations to Dr. Tarini, who will also be honored with the 2025 Norman J. Siegel New Member Outstanding Science Award for her remarkable contributions to pediatric science. This recognition highlights her dedication to advancing the field and improving children's health. We’re incredibly proud of these inspiring leaders and their commitment to excellence in pediatric research and care.

We were thrilled to partner with Sidra Medicine for the 4th Annual Pediatric Neuroscience Conference (PNC 2024) in Doha, Qatar. This collaboration reinforced our shared commitment to advancing pediatric neurological care and research. The event provided an invaluable platform for leading experts to share the latest breakthroughs and insights in pediatric neurology. Presenters covered a range of critical topics, offering cutting-edge perspectives on both current challenges and future opportunities in the field. Learn more about the key takeaways from the conference ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e23uTSqc

Congratulations to Dr. Nichole McCollum, emergency medicine physician, and her team for winning the Bronze Award at the 2024 District of Columbia Hospital Association Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Awards! Their project, Undertriage: A New Quality Metric to Improve Patient Care in the Pediatric ED, has made significant strides in enhancing pediatric patient safety. By identifying key drivers and implementing targeted interventions, Dr. McCollum's team successfully reduced undertriage cases from 3.6% to 3.1%. This achievement reflects their unwavering dedication to ensuring every child receives the care they need. Well done to the team on this impactful accomplishment!

Washingtonian Magazine released their 2024 list of the region's "Top Docs" and this year, 67 Children's National Hospital physicians were named! View the full list here: https://lnkd.in/e3xz96n5

Take your nursing career to the next level with our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse Fellowship! Starting March 17, 2025, this program is designed for RNs with at least one year of experience in any specialty. Whether you’re transitioning from acute care or another field, our fellowship offers specialized tracks and hands-on training to prepare you for a rewarding role in neonatal intensive care. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/geeVRdrR #NICUFellowship #NurseFellowship #RNOpportunities #NeonatalNursing #JoinOurTeam #ChildrensNationalHospital

New data from the world’s first clinical trial of vosoritide for hypochondroplasia – researchers examined whether pharmacokinetic (PK) factors or other blood biomarkers correlated with the response to treatment of vosoritide in children with hypochondroplasia. Dr. Andrew Dauber and colleagues found that drug exposure—as measured by average PK area under the curve (AUC)—did not correlate with any growth outcome. Read more in a new #HormoneResearch in Pediatric study. 

Nearly 200 scientific innovators came together at this week’s Cell and Gene Therapy Symposium at the Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus, where we explored the promising future of life-changing treatments targeting diseases at the cellular level. The shared vision among experts from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., is forging a community that will save lives and create regional expertise in the next generation of rare disease treatments.    Kudos to our leaders at the Center for Cancer and Immunology Research – Drs. Catherine Bollard and Patrick Hanley, Ph.D. – for hosting this thought-provoking event. #CellTherapy #GeneTherapy #HealthcareInnovation

Children’s National is excited to attend the 2024 Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society Annual Meeting in San Diego! This year, we are proud to showcase over 20 poster presentations highlighting the latest advancements in pediatric cardiology and critical care. Be sure to stop by booth 315. We can't wait to see you there! https://lnkd.in/gqxC_8Uq #PCICS2024 #PedsCICU