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Weill Cornell Medicine experts in pediatric immunology and developmental-behavioral pediatrics discussed what is on the horizon for COVID-related research and strategies to ensure your child's well-being in the year ahead. Click here to watch the full presentation.

Featuring
Dr. Virginia Pascual, Ronay Menschel Professor of Pediatrics and Drukier Director of the Drukier Institute for Children's Health
Dr. Mary Jo Ward, Associate Professor of Psychology Research in Pediatrics
Panel moderated by Dr. Gerald M. Loughlin, Nancy C. Paduano Professor of Pediatrics and Chairman, Department of Pediatrics

In this virtual panel, Weill Cornell Medicine experts in pediatric infectious disease and mental health addressed COVID-19 questions and concerns.  

Featuring
Dr. Karen Acker, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Dr. Justin Mohatt, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Chief, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Panel moderated by Dr. Gerald M. Loughlin, Nancy C. Paduano Professor of Pediatrics and Chairman, Department of Pediatrics

Weill Cornell Medicine graduate students lead hands-on science experiments for children of our Children’s Health Council members. This year’s event featured a virtual reality experience for children ages 11 to 14.

Children’s Health Council members and guests toured Dr. Matthew Smith-Raska’s lab and learned about his research on the important role of inherited factors in pediatric diseases such as autism and congenital heart disease.

Featuring
Dr. Matthew Smith-Raska, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Children’s Health Council members and guests toured Dr. Melody Zeng’s lab and learned about her research on the microbiome in newborns.

Featuring
Dr. Melody Zeng, Assistant Professor of Immunology in Pediatrics

Mental Health Matters: Managing Your Child’s Well-Being

Featuring
Dr. Renae Beaumont, Assistant Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry
Dr. Lisa S. Ipp, Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Dr. Justin Mohatt, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Interim Director, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Panel moderated by Dr. Gerald M. Loughlin, Nancy C. Paduano Professor of Pediatrics and Chairman, Department of Pediatrics

Children's Health Investigators Fund recipients presented fascinating overviews of their research projects.

Featuring
Dr. Avital Falk, Assistant Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry
Dr. Perdita Permau, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Dr. Amy Tsou, Instructor in Pediatrics
Dr. Melody Zeng, Assistant Professor of Immunology in Pediatrics

Children’s Health Council members, friends and Weill Cornell Medicine faculty celebrated five successful years supporting groundbreaking children’s health research.

Weill Cornell Medicine graduate students lead hands-on science experiments for children of our Children’s Health Council members. This year’s event featured a new addition – a robotic surgery simulator experience for children ages 10 to 14.  

21st Century Parenting Challenges and How to Solve Them

Featuring
Dr. Jennifer F. Cross, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Dr. Cory Kercher, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics 
Dr. Mary J. Ward, Associate Professor of Psychology Research in Pediatrics
Panel moderated by Dr. Gerald M. Loughlin, Nancy C. Paduano Professor of Pediatrics and Chairman, Department of Pediatrics