Overview
I am passionate about expanding children's access to mental and behavioral health services through my clinical work and education of medical trainees. I previously practiced General Pediatrics and also had a past career in education (teaching middle and high school sciences). These roles and my experiences as a parent informed my path to a fellowship in Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, during which I completed additional training in medical education (earning a certificate as a clinician educator). I now serve as the director of the pediatric residents' Behavior & Development rotation and the co-lead of NC-PAL's education workgroup, providing educational opportunities for primary care clinicians throughout NC.
As a specialist in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, I provide consultations for children with developmental concerns, including developmental delays, autism, complex ADHD, and academic difficulties. I see patients with known or suspected genetic conditions (including Fragile X Syndrome, Tuberous Sclerosis, Down Syndrome, 22q11 deletion syndrome, Neurofibromatosis, Turner Syndrome, Prader Willi or Angelman Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, and others) who have behavioral concerns or possibly ADHD.
As a specialist in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, I provide consultations for children with developmental concerns, including developmental delays, autism, complex ADHD, and academic difficulties. I see patients with known or suspected genetic conditions (including Fragile X Syndrome, Tuberous Sclerosis, Down Syndrome, 22q11 deletion syndrome, Neurofibromatosis, Turner Syndrome, Prader Willi or Angelman Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, and others) who have behavioral concerns or possibly ADHD.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
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2022 - Present
Pediatrics, Neurology,
Pediatrics
Recent Publications
Pleiotrophin regulates the expansion and regeneration of hematopoietic stem cells.
Journal Article Nat Med · April 2010 Hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) self-renewal is regulated by both intrinsic and extrinsic signals. Although some of the pathways that regulate HSC self-renewal have been uncovered, it remains largely unknown whether these pathways can be triggered by deliver ... Full text Link to item CiteInhibition of aldehyde dehydrogenase expands hematopoietic stem cells with radioprotective capacity.
Journal Article Stem Cells · March 31, 2010 Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are enriched for aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) activity and ALDH is a selectable marker for human HSCs. However, the function of ALDH in HSC biology is not well understood. We sought to determine the function of ALDH in regu ... Full text Link to item CiteEndothelial progenitor cell infusion induces hematopoietic stem cell reconstitution in vivo.
Journal Article Blood · February 26, 2009 Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) reside in association with bone marrow (BM) sinusoidal vessels in vivo, but the function of BM endothelial cells (ECs) in regulating hematopoiesis is unclear. We hypothesized that hematopoietic regeneration following injury ... Full text Link to item CiteEducation, Training & Certifications
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, School of Medicine ·
2012
M.D.