جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• General Surgery
• Abdominal Transplant Surgery
• Trauma Surgery and Critical Care
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alan Zambeli-Ljepovic, MD, MHS is a surgical resident and Research Fellow at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He holds dual appointments through the National Clinician Scholars Program and the UCSF Center for Health Equity in Surgery and Anesthesia, reflecting his integrated focus on clinical training and health equity research in surgical care. Dr. Zambeli-Ljepovic's educational foundation includes: BS in Biomedical Engineering from Columbia University (2014) MD from Duke University School of Medicine (2020) MHS in Clinical Research from Duke University (2019) His research program bridges global surgery, transplant medicine, and health equity with particular emphasis on expanding access to quality surgical care in resource-limited settings. Early work established the first biomedical engineering collaboration between Makerere University (Kampala, Uganda) and Columbia University, focusing on sustainable medical device development. His current research leadership involves multinational teams of transplant professionals and health economists generating evidence to guide ethical expansion of kidney transplantation services in low- and middle-income countries. His international perspective is enhanced by fluency in Croatian/Serbian and Spanish, and his background as a native of Croatia. Analysis of Dr. Zambeli-Ljepovic's publication trajectory reveals increasing specialization in global transplant surgery and health equity research. His recent work demonstrates methodological sophistication in health services research, implementation science, and cross-national comparative analysis. Key themes include surgical workforce development in Africa, precision medicine approaches to immunosuppression, and evidence generation for expanding transplant services in resource-constrained environments. His research consistently addresses the intersection of clinical care, health policy, and economic evaluation to create practical frameworks for equitable surgical service expansion. His scholarly recognition includes: National Clinician Scholars Program Fellowship UCSF Center for Health Equity in Surgery and Anesthesia Fellowship Research funding through NIH UL1TR002553 (Duke CTSA) Research funding through NIH R25HL126146 (UCSF RISE-2) As a clinician-scientist in training, Dr. Zambeli-Ljepovic leads multinational research initiatives while maintaining clinical responsibilities as a general surgery resident. His grant-funded work focuses on expanding pediatric surgical risk calculators in low-resource settings and developing evidence for kidney transplant expansion. Beyond formal research mentorship, he co-founded the Buck Fellows Program mentoring local high school students through college applications. His translational approach connects clinical observations with health systems research to address structural barriers in surgical care access. Dr. Zambeli-Ljepovic's collaborative ecosystem spans multiple institutions and disciplines. His primary research home is the UCSF Center for Health Equity in Surgery and Anesthesia, where he works with health economists, transplant surgeons, and implementation scientists. International partnerships include Ugandan institutions through the Makerere-Columbia collaboration he established during undergraduate studies. His current projects integrate clinical expertise with health policy analysis to develop practical frameworks for expanding transplant services ethically in resource-limited settings, addressing both technical and systemic barriers to equitable care.

• Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
• Critical Care Air Transport
• Quality Improvement
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Colonel Renée I. Matos, MD, MPH, FAAP, FCCM serves as Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Uniformed Services University and Chief of Pediatrics at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), overseeing pediatric care for 50,000+ military beneficiaries. She leads the DoD's largest pediatric residency program, 13 pediatric subspecialties, and acts as Pediatric Critical Care Consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General while co-chairing the DHA Critical Care and Trauma Clinical Community. Education: B.S.E. Civil & Environmental Engineering, Princeton University (2001, Honors) MD, University of California San Francisco (2005) Residency, Pediatrics, SAUSHEC (2008) Fellowship, Pediatric Critical Care, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh (2012) MPH, University of Pittsburgh (2012) Currently pursuing M.S. in Health Professions Education at USU. Dr. Matos specializes in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and Critical Care Air Transport , with significant contributions to quality improvement , patient safety , and resuscitation . Her research extends to military medical education , healthcare leadership , and burnout prevention , highlighted by her leadership in editing the DoD COVID-19 Practice Management Guide during the pandemic. Her 22 publications (2008-2022) demonstrate evolving expertise from combat zone pediatrics to pandemic response. Recent work (2020-2022) focuses on healthcare system resilience, patient safety training, and critical care resource utilization, while earlier studies analyzed pediatric trauma outcomes in Iraq/Afghanistan and burn care, establishing military-civilian healthcare integration frameworks. Awards: MHS Female Physician Leadership Excellence Award (2022) MHS DoD Advancement toward High Reliability in Healthcare Award (2015, 2016, 2020, 2021) Dr. Matos mentors residents and fellows across BAMC's pediatric programs while directing IRB-approved research on critical care transport and leadership-burnout dynamics. She develops training curricula including the Military Health System Female Physician Leadership Course and BAMC Code Team Training, enhancing clinician capabilities across military facilities. She leads BAMC's Department of Pediatrics with 13 subspecialties and the Pediatric Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT), coordinating global patient evacuations. As DHA CCCC Co-Chair, she standardizes critical care practices across military treatment facilities while deploying operationally for national disasters and combat casualty care.

• Pediatric Dermatology
• Vascular Anomalies
• Genetic Skin Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Dixon Cipriano serves as Clinical Associate Professor in Dermatology and Adjunct Associate Professor in Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine, where she holds dual leadership roles as Pediatric Dermatology Section Chief and Fellowship Director. Board-certified in Dermatology with subspecialty certification in Pediatric Dermatology, she provides specialized care at Eccles Primary Children's Outpatient Services and Primary Children's Hospital. Her educational background includes: Fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology (University of Utah) Residency in Dermatology (University of Utah) Research Fellowship in Medical Education in Dermatology (UCSF) MD with Health Professions Education Concentration (UC Berkeley/UCSF) MS in Health and Medical Sciences (UC Berkeley/UCSF) MPH in Infectious Diseases (UC Berkeley) BA in Molecular Biology and Community Studies (UC Santa Cruz) Dr. Cipriano's research integrates clinical pediatric dermatology with medical education innovation, focusing on vascular anomalies, genetic skin disorders, and autoimmune conditions. Her clinical expertise spans infantile hemangiomas, blistering disorders, and severe atopic dermatitis, with specialized involvement in tuberous sclerosis and dermatology/rheumatology clinics. She actively advances diversity in medical education through curriculum development addressing visual representation in dermatology. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals strong emphasis on pediatric dermatology outcomes research, including validation of clinical scoring systems for ichthyosis and vascular anomalies, alongside educational scholarship on skin color representation and ethics training. Her work consistently appears in Pediatric Dermatology and focuses on improving care models for hospitalized children. Scientific recognition includes: 2022 School of Medicine Faculty Diversity and Inclusion Award As Fellowship Director, Dr. Cipriano mentors pediatric dermatology trainees while serving as the School of Medicine's dermatology domain expert. Her national contributions include Society for Pediatric Dermatology workforce surveys and pandemic-era treatment guidelines. She collaborates extensively with pediatric specialists across multiple disciplines to optimize complex patient care. Dr. Cipriano co-leads multidisciplinary teams including the vascular anomalies clinic, tuberous sclerosis center, and dermatology/rheumatology service at Primary Children's Hospital, integrating her expertise with pediatric subspecialists to address complex dermatological conditions in hospitalized children.

Gary L. Freedمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Child Health Policy
• Health Equity
• Health Economics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gary L. Freed is the Percy and Mary Murphy Professor of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine and Professor of Health Management and Policy in the School of Public Health at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He currently serves as Director of Research for Michigan Medicine Health Advancement and directs two major initiatives: the Program for Equity in Adolescent and Child Health (PEACH) and the Michigan Child Health Equity Collaborative (MI-CHEC). With over 30 years of experience in children's health services research, Dr. Freed maintains an active clinical practice seeing pediatric patients at Canton Health Center while providing mentorship in research and health equity. Dr. Freed's educational background includes: B.A. in Biology, with honors, from The University of Texas at Austin (1983) M.D. from Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX (1987) M.P.H. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1992) Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program at UNC-CH (1990-1992) Dr. Freed's research focuses on child health policy and health economics , with particular emphasis on health equity , immunizations, physician behavior, and the medical workforce. His work examines inter-specialty variation in preventive services for children and addresses systemic barriers to equitable healthcare access. As founder of the Program for Equity in Adolescent and Child Health (PEACH), he leads multi-departmental efforts to reduce disparities in pediatric care across Michigan. Dr. Freed's extensive publication record demonstrates evolving trends from foundational work on physician workforce issues toward contemporary focus on health equity measurement and intervention. His recent scholarship addresses racial and ethnic data accuracy in medical records, quality indicators for pediatric sickle cell care, and the financial impacts of medical fellowship training. Among his notable recognitions: 2009 Douglas K. Richardson Lifetime Achievement Award for Perinatal and Pediatric Health Care Research 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award from Baylor College of Medicine 2019 Academy Health Pediatric Section Lifetime Achievement Award Senior Fulbright Scholar to the Netherlands (2021-2022) As a dedicated mentor, Dr. Freed has guided numerous trainees through the NIH-funded pediatric health services research fellowship program he established. His grant portfolio includes substantial federal, state, and foundation funding supporting child health policy research. Currently, he leads MI-CHEC, a quality collaborative of Michigan's largest pediatric health systems funded by the State Medicaid Program, and PEACH, which engages ten medical school departments in advancing health equity. Dr. Freed directs several research initiatives including the Pediatric Sickle Cell Improvement Collaborative and the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health. He previously founded the Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Center and established Australia's first Program in Pediatric Health Services Research during his tenure at the University of Melbourne.