The Biobus and Weill Cornell’s Anatomy Lab provided hands-on science learning for children (and grandchildren) of Children’s Health Council members.
Engage, Learn, Enjoy
Children’s Health Council members enjoy exciting opportunities to engage directly with Weill Cornell Medicine experts and to connect with like-minded parents, grandparents and other individuals.
- Discovery Panels bring leading physicians together for interdisciplinary discussion around today’s most pressing children’s health issues.
- Intimate members-only cocktail receptions and luncheons give Council members the chance to get to know one another and the scientists they support.
- Faculty-led laboratory tours give Council members an inside look at where, when and how scientific discoveries happen.
Past Events
CHC Family Science Day
February 8, 2025CHC Discovery Panel: Trends and Transformations in Pediatric Care
November 7, 2024Featuring
The Children’s Health Council’s annual Discovery Panel examined the journey of pediatric research—from the lab to the child's bedside and back—and the critical role that philanthropy plays in supporting novel research and fostering mentorship in the field. The panel featured senior and junior faculty, as well as donors as they discussed this unique ecosystem at Weill Cornell. Their conversation revealed how the vision and support of a single pediatric researcher can create a ripple effect, advancing treatments while also mentoring the next generation of physician-scientists who will transform the field of medicine.
Moderator:
Dr. Sallie Permar, Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Nancy C. Paduano Professor of Pediatrics
Panelists:
Dr. Cami Martin, Chief, Division of Neonatology, Endowed Professor of Neonatology
Dr. Stefan Worgall, Chief, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergy and Immunology, Distinguished Professor of Pediatric Pulmonology
Dr. Liana Senaldi, Neonatologist
Casey Weiss, Chair, Children’s Health Council
Noah Weiss, Executive Committee Member
Sara Alemzadeh Handjani, Executive Committee Member
CHC Cocktail Reception Hosted by Whitney and David Snider
September 23, 2024The Snider family invited the CHC to learn more about parental stress with suggestions for strategies and tools to help manage it.
Featuring
Dr. Andrea Temkin-Yu, Assistant Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry, 2024 CHIF Recipient
All-Member Meeting and New Member Reception
May 7, 2024Children’s Health Council members and faculty gathered to hear updates on Council activities and meet the emerging investigators who received support from the Children’s Health Investigator’s Fund.
Featuring
Dr. Andrea Temkin-Yu, Assistant Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry
Dr. Jimin Lee, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Dr. Simone Caielli, Assistant Professor of Immunology Research in Pediatrics
Lab Tour with Dr. Sallie Permar
March 13, 2024Dr. Sallie Permar invites you to an exclusive tour of her research laboratory, the Laboratory of Neonatal Immunity which recently moved into new laboratory space in the Belfer Research Building at Weill Cornell Medicine. The Permar laboratory is a hub for numerous research scientists, postdoctoral fellows, medical trainees, medical and graduate students, as well as undergraduate students. We are excited to extend a special invitation to members of the Children's Health Council, providing a unique opportunity to gain insight into cutting-edge research and innovations in pediatric medicine. The tour will highlight the latest advancements in infectious disease research, focusing on critical areas for children's health such as COVID-19, CMV, RSV and HIV.
For more information, email chc@med.cornell.edu.
Featuring
Dr. Sallie Permar, Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Nancy C. Paduano Professor of Pediatrics
Lab Tour with Drs. Francis Lee and Jihye Kim
December 12, 2023Dr. Francis Lee welcomed the CHC to his lab to learn about Dr. Jihye Kim's latest research update identifying novel drug targets to support children and adolescents with obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorder (OCSD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Featuring
Dr. Francis Lee, Chair, Department of Psychiatry
Dr. Jihye Kim, Instructor in Psychiatry, Children's Health Investigators Fund Recipient 2022
CHC Discovery Panel: Navigating Mental Health Concerns with Your Kids: A Step-by-Step Guide
November 16, 2023The Children’s Health Council hosted its annual Discovery Panel featuring a pediatrician, psychologist, and psychiatrist dedicated to advancing our understanding of child development, common mental health conditions, and the diagnostic and treatment process in youth. This multidisciplinary team explored childhood behavior with consideration of healthy development and mental health conditions such as ADHD, depression, and anxiety. Through their collective expertise, the panel demystified identification and treatment of these conditions and illuminated pathways for early identification, holistic intervention, and enhanced support systems, ultimately paving the way for brighter futures for children grappling with these challenges.
Featuring
Moderator:
Panelists:
Dr. Shannon Bennett, Assistant Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry
Dr. Carolyn Hiltebeitel, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Dr. Anne McBride, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Associate Professor of Psychiatry in Pediatrics
CHC Cocktail Reception Hosted by Courtney and Naveen Nataraj
October 26, 2023The Nataraj family invited the CHC to learn about the power of Weill Cornell Medicine’s Simulation-Based Discharge Program, which uses simulation manikins to help families and caregivers prepare to bring home kids with complex medical needs.
Featuring
Dr. Sallie Permar, Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Nancy C. Paduano Professor of Pediatrics
Dr. Cami Martin, Chief of the Division of Neonatology
Dr. Kevin Ching, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Dr. MacKenzi Preston, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
CHC Hamptons Cocktail Party Hosted by Ali Bernstein, Vice Chair of Membership
July 28, 2023The CHC gathered to celebrate Weill Cornell Medicine’s successes in children’s health and thank the members for continued dedication to changing medicine for a brighter future for kids everywhere.
All-Member Meeting and New Member Reception
May 10, 2023Children’s Health Council members and faculty gathered to hear updates on Council activities and meet the emerging investigators who received support from the Children’s Health Investigator’s Fund.
Featuring
Dr. Andrea Heras, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
