Congratulations to the pediatric research alliance faculty and staff members who received awards at the Children’s + Emory Annual Faculty, Physician & Staff Awards Ceremony on November 19, 2025 at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Support Building:

 

Satheesh Chonat, MD: Best Scientific Publication-Clinical/Translational Award

Kristina Cossen, MD: Junior Faculty Excellence in Clinical Research Award

Maryam Ehteshami, PhD: Chair’s Service Award

Rouba Garro, MD: Joe Snitzer Master Clinician Award (Excellence in Clinical Expertise and Judgement) Award

Julie Hawk, PhD, and Megan Vallowe, PhD: Collaboration and Engagement Award

Veda Johnson, MD, FAAP: Brumley Leadership Award

Andrew B. Muir, MD: Susie Buchter Career Teaching Award

Kristy Murray, DVM, PhD: Lucky Jain Bridge Builder Award

Nicole O'Guinn, PhD, BCBA-D: Innovations in Teaching Program Development Award

Kathryn Oliver, PhD: Best Publication-Quality Improvement Award

Ravi Patel, MD, MSc: Hal Simon Career Development Mentor Award 

Yongzhi Qiu, PhD: Best Scientific Publication-Basic Scientific Award

Amy Rule, MD, MPH, FAAP: Ira Adams-Chapman Humanitarian Award (Compassionate and Patient/Family Centered Care)

H. Trent Spencer, PhD: Best Publication-Clinical Trial Award

Brian Vickery, MD: Senior Faculty Excellence in Clinical Research Award

Chia-Shi Wang, MD, MS: Clinical Research Mentor Award

 

Emory + Children's Partnership Award Recipients: 

Megan Stewart, MS, BCPA; Gillian Glauber, BA; Kevin Loop-Tapp, BA, PMP; Kevin Silva, MS, PMP, LSSBB; Tracy Willoughby, MPH; Debra Hamilton, MA, PsyS; Mary Anne Geryak, MS; Julie Kuchta; Stacy Fentress; Jenna Johnson; Allyson Wright; Erin Singer; Tyler Dickerson, RN