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Steven Hicksمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular biomarkers
• Autism spectrum disorder diagnostics
• microRNA research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Steven Hicks, MD, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Academic General Pediatrics at Penn State College of Medicine. He serves as director of the Pediatric Clinical Research Office and is affiliated with the Penn State Neuroscience Institute. His translational research focuses on identifying molecular biomarkers that inform child growth, neurodevelopment and disease. Education: Residency, SUNY Upstate Medical University (2015) MD, SUNY Upstate Medical University (2012) PhD, SUNY Upstate Medical University (2012) BS, Marist College (2005) Dr. Hicks' research spans three primary areas that intersect molecular biology and pediatric medicine. His autism spectrum disorder work has identified alterations in the oral microbiome and microtranscriptome that aid early diagnosis, resulting in a CLIA-certified diagnostic aid in 2019. His breastmilk micro-transcriptomics research explores how non-coding RNA factors impact infant health outcomes like weight gain. His concussion research investigates salivary microRNA profiles for traumatic brain injury management, featured in NPR, CBS News, and named among the "10 Most Talked About JAMA Peds Articles of 2018". Dr. Hicks' scholarly contributions demonstrate consistent translation of molecular discoveries into clinical applications, with research published in high-impact journals including JAMA Pediatrics, Autism Research, and Frontiers in Genetics. Scientific Awards: Department of Pediatrics Top Educator Award (2016) Graduate Medical Education Resident Research Award (2015) Investigator to Watch Award (2018) Outstanding Early (Faculty) Career Development Award (2020) Outstanding Early-Stage Investigator Award (2018) As an educator, Dr. Hicks has mentored over 25 students who have presented at conferences, co-authored publications, and secured research grants. His NIH-funded research includes projects on autism biomarkers, breastmilk micro-transcriptomics, and concussion diagnostics. Since joining Penn State in 2015, he has lectured at numerous symposiums including Pediatric Grand Rounds and the Neuroscience Lecture Series. Dr. Hicks leads the Pediatric Research Resources Office and serves as diagnostic thrust leader for Penn State's Center for Biodevices, bridging clinical pediatrics with innovative diagnostic technologies.

Steven D. Hicksمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Concussion
• Breastmilk micro-transcriptomics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Steven D. Hicks, MD, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Penn State College of Medicine, where he serves as Clinical Director of the Pediatric Clinical Research Office and is affiliated with the Penn State Neuroscience Institute. As a clinician-scientist, he maintains an active clinical practice in general pediatrics while leading multiple NIH-funded research initiatives focused on molecular biomarkers for child health outcomes. Dr. Hicks received his MD and PhD from SUNY Upstate Medical University, completed his pediatric residency at Golisano Children's Hospital in Syracuse, NY, and earned his BS from Marist College. His educational background in neuroscience and pediatrics forms the foundation for his translational research program. His primary research interests center on identifying molecular biomarkers that inform child growth, neurodevelopment, and disease. Key research areas include saliva biomarkers for early autism detection, breastmilk micro-transcriptomics and infant health outcomes, and microRNA expression in concussion. His work has resulted in a CLIA-certified diagnostic aid for autism spectrum disorder and has been featured in high-impact journals including JAMA Pediatrics, where his concussion research was named one of the '10 Most Talked About Articles of 2018.' Dr. Hicks has secured substantial research funding including NIH R01 grants, Gerber Foundation awards, and multiple institutional research support mechanisms. His work on the impact of influenza vaccine recommendations was the first to show that elimination of Flumist did not reduce childhood vaccination rates, a finding featured in the AAP's national newsletter. 2018-2021 Gerber Foundation National Research Grant 2018-2019 NIH/Penn State CTSI KL2 Scholar Award 2013-2014 American Academy of Pediatrics Resident Research Grant 2009-2012 NIH F30 Fellowship As an educator, Dr. Hicks mentors over 25 students annually, delivering Evidence-Based Medicine lectures to pediatric residents and contributing to translational research education across Penn State. His trainees have received independent research grants, published in high-impact journals, and presented at national conferences. He has been recognized with multiple teaching awards including the 2016 Top Educator Award from the Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Hicks directs the Pediatric Clinical Research Office and serves as diagnostic thrust leader for Penn State's Center for Biodevices, overseeing research involving patients at the outpatient pediatrics clinic while ensuring rigorous study designs and ethical research standards.

Steven Hicksمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Pediatrics
• Molecular Biomarkers
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Steven D. Hicks, MD, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Penn State College of Medicine , where he serves as Clinical Director of the Pediatric Clinical Research Office and Diagnostic Thrust Leader for the Center for Biodevices. Education : MD and PhD in Neuroscience from SUNY Upstate Medical University (2012), BS in Biology from Marist College (2005) Dr. Hicks conducts translational research identifying molecular biomarkers for child growth, neurodevelopment, and disease. His key projects include: Saliva biomarkers for early autism detection Epigenetic impacts of breastmilk microRNA on infant development MicroRNA profiling in pediatric concussions His work spans neuroscience, pediatrics, epigenetics, and genomics , with notable publications in JAMA Pediatrics and Autism Research . Dr. Hicks has secured major funding from the NIH and Gerber Foundation, and his team's autism diagnostic tool received CLIA certification in 2019. NIH F30 Fellowship (2009-2012) American Academy of Pediatrics Grants (2013-2014) CTSI KL2 Scholar Award (2018-2019) Gerber Foundation Grant (2018-2021) As a clinician-educator, he mentors over 25 trainees annually and delivers key lectures on translational research and neurodevelopmental disorders . His clinical work focuses on general pediatrics and autism diagnostic evaluations .