Dr. Tina Cheng Named One of Nation’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives by Modern Healthcare

Congratulations to Dr. Tina Cheng on being named one of America’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives by Modern Healthcare! Please take a moment to read the full press release, which outlines the accomplishments that put her in the running for this honor. Tina Cheng, MD, MPH, is Chief Medical Officer, Chair of the Department of

Dr. Carina Braeutigam and Team Awarded Ohio Department of Development Start-up Fund

Innovators Wanda Baker, DNP, RN; Carina Braeutigam, MD, FAAP; and Robyn McArthur, BSN, RN, LMT, CPHON, HN-BC of Cincinnati Children’s Integrative Care team have established themselves as pioneers in non-pharmacological symptom management. They developed a child-safe, direct inhalation device that combines diaphragmatic breathing with high-quality essential oils for clinical aromatherapy. This device has demonstrated efficacy

Dr. Lori Crosby Named President Elect of the SPP

Congratulations to Dr. Lori Crosby on being named the President Elect of the Society of Pediatric Psychology (SPP)! The SPP is a Division of the American Psychological Assocation (APA), seeks to actively promote the health and psychological well-being of all children, youth, and families. Lori Crosby, PsyD, is the Co-Director of Innovations in Community Research,

Dr. Theresa Alenghat Receives Dr. Margaret K. Hostetter Endowed Chair

Congratulations to Theresa Alenghat, VMD, PhD on receiving this year’s Margaret K. Hostetter Endowed Chair. The Chair was established to honor Dr. Hostetter’s legacy by recognizing female faculty who have developed and sustained outstanding research careers. Dr. Alenghat was chosen for this honor in recognition of her sustained research excellence and advocacy for the advancement

Drs. Laura Walkup and John Erickson Named CCRF Endowed Scholars

Congratulations to Laura Walkup, PhD and John Erickson, MD, PhD, on being named 2024 CCRF Endowed Scholars! This Program was designed to recognize and accelerate the success of assistant and associate professors who are emerging leaders as demonstrated by their scientific contributions and their impact. The program focuses on current rising stars to provide additional

Dr. Carlie Myers Selected as Health Affairs Journal Health Equity Fellow

Dr. Carlie Myers has been selected as one of eight Health Affairs Journal 2024 Cohort of Health Equity for Trainees! These eight early-career researchers will be working with experienced Health Affairs authors and editorial staff for the next 18 months as they prepare manuscripts to be published in Health Affairs or another journal. Their research

Dr. Lara Danziger-Isakov Named 2024 Recipient of the AST Physician of Distinction Award and Dr. Robert Rubin IDCOP Award

Congratulations to Dr. Lara Danziger-Isakov on receiving two awards from the American Society of Transplantation (AST) at their annual meeting! Dr. Danziger-Isakov was awarded the AST Physician of Distinction Award, which recognizes outstanding transplant physicians whose careers are focused on clinical care. Awardees are selected for their reputation as an outstanding clinician and innovator. She

Dr. Elaine Urbina Awarded WHL’s Claude Lenfant Excellence Award

Congratulations to Dr. Elaine Urbina on receiving the World Hypertension League’s (WHL) Claude Lenfant Excellence Award in Population Hypertension Control Through Educational Activities and Guideline Implementation for 2024! These awards are recognized annually on World Hypertension Day (May 17). You can find the press release on the initiatives for 2024 here. Elaine Urbina, MD, MS,

Dr. Courtney Gilliam Awarded APA’s Emerging Leader: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 2024 Award

Congratulations to Dr. Courtney Gilliam on receiving the Academic Pediatric Association’s (APA’s) Emerging Leader: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award for 2024! According to their website, this award recognizes early-career individuals who are developing expertise in DEI-related activities in one (or more) academic domains (e.g., education, clinical, research, workforce development, and community engagement/advocacy), and has established

Congratulations to the February-April 2024 Hidden Gem Award Winners!

The following faculty members, staff physicians and staff psychologists are well known amongst their colleagues for continually making exceptional contributions to Cincinnati Children’s, local, regional, or national community and/or improving diversity, equity, inclusion, and health equity. Please take a moment to read the nominations submitted by their colleagues and join us in celebrating their remarkable