Student Research at VP&S

Pediatric Surgery

  • Vincent Pierre Duron, MD

    Mentored VP&S Student Projects by Year:

    2024

    • Risk factors for post-operative bleeding in neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia repaired on ECMO, Scholarly Project

    2023

    • PIP-SEQ whole exome sequencing analysis of 17 wilms tumor patients identifies novel genetic mutations as prognostic markers of recurrence and mortality, Scholarly Project
    • The Role of o/e LHR in predicting outcomes of CDH in the US, Summer Research

    2021

    • Minimally Invasive versus Open Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair: Safety, Outcomes and Trends in Complications, Summer Research
    • Identification of Prognostic Indicators for Patients with Prenatally Diagnosed Gastroschisis, Summer Research

     

  • Erica Marie Fallon, MD

    Mentored VP&S Student Projects by Year:

    2023

    • PIP-SEQ whole exome sequencing analysis of 17 wilms tumor patients identifies novel genetic mutations as prognostic markers of recurrence and mortality, Scholarly Project

  • David M. Kalfa, MD, PhD

    Mentored VP&S Student Projects by Year:

    2024

    • Evaluation of Functional Integrity and Durability of Expandable Polymeric Valve and Valved Conduit, Research Year
    • Biostable and Biodegradable Polymers for Biohybrid Valves in Congenital Cardiac Surgery: Synthesis and Animal TestingResearch Year

    2022

    • Evaluation of Biohybrid Scaffold Composed of Biostable and Biodegradable Polymers for Valvular Repair Applications, Research Year
    • Comparative Outcomes and Risk Analysis after Cone Repair or Tricuspid Valve Replacement for Ebstein’s Anomaly, Scholarly Project
    • Clinical Outcomes and Echocardiographic Predictors of Reintervention after Interrupted Aortic, Scholarly Project

  • William Middlesworth, MD

    Mentored VP&S Student Projects by Year:

    2023

    • Pediatric Neck Vessel Repair Following ECMO Decannulation – Is it worth the risk?, Scholarly Project
    • Retrospective Chart Review of Anastomotic Stricture Management, Scholarly Project

  • Jennifer DeFazio, MD

    Mentored VP&S Student Projects by Year:

    2024

    • Surgical Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children, Scholarly Project