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Physicians | Education

Undergraduate School

University of Massachusetts at Amherst

2009, Amherst, MA

Graduate School

Nova Southeastern University

2015, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Residency

VA Connecticut Healthcare System

2017, West Haven, CT

Physicians | Education

Undergraduate School

University of Colorado at Boulder

1993, Boulder, CO

Medical School

University of Colorado School of Medicine

1999, Denver, CO

Internship

University of Colorado School of Medicine

2000, Denver, CO

Residency

University of Colorado School of Medicine

2005, Denver, CO

Fellowship

Vanderbilt Children's Hospital

2007, Nashville, TN

Physicians | Publications

  1. Real-Time Bladder Volume Monitoring for Pediatric Patients Using a Commercially Available Wearable Ultrasound Device. Neurourol Urodyn. 2025 May 04. View Real-Time Bladder Volume Monitoring for Pediatric Patients Using a Commercially Available Wearable Ultrasound Device. Abstract

  2. Editorial Comment. J Urol. 2023 Aug; 210(2):358. View Editorial Comment. Abstract

  3. An Oligomeric Sulfated Hyaluronan and Silk-Elastinlike Polymer Combination Protects against Murine Radiation Induced Proctitis. Pharmaceutics. 2022 Jan 12; 14(1). View An Oligomeric Sulfated Hyaluronan and Silk-Elastinlike Polymer Combination Protects against Murine Radiation Induced Proctitis. Abstract

  4. Silk-elastinlike copolymers enhance bioaccumulation of semisynthetic glycosaminoglycan ethers for prevention of radiation induced proctitis. J Control Release. 2021 04 10; 332:503-515. View Silk-elastinlike copolymers enhance bioaccumulation of semisynthetic glycosaminoglycan ethers for prevention of radiation induced proctitis. Abstract

  5. Temperature-responsive silk-elastinlike protein polymer enhancement of intravesical drug delivery of a therapeutic glycosaminoglycan for treatment of interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome. Biomaterials. 2019 10; 217:119293. View Temperature-responsive silk-elastinlike protein polymer enhancement of intravesical drug delivery of a therapeutic glycosaminoglycan for treatment of interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome. Abstract

  6. Sulfated glycosaminoglycans and low-density lipoprotein receptor contribute to Clostridium difficile toxin A entry into cells. Nat Microbiol. 2019 10; 4(10):1760-1769. View Sulfated glycosaminoglycans and low-density lipoprotein receptor contribute to Clostridium difficile toxin A entry into cells. Abstract

  7. Unilateral open extravesical ureteral reimplanation with contralateral dextronomer/hyaluronic acid injection performed as an outpatient therapy. J Pediatr Urol. 2018 12; 14(6):566.e1-566.e5. View Unilateral open extravesical ureteral reimplanation with contralateral dextronomer/hyaluronic acid injection performed as an outpatient therapy. Abstract

  8. IL-33 mast cell axis is central in LL-37 induced bladder inflammation and pain in a murine interstitial cystitis model. Cytokine. 2018 10; 110:420-427. View IL-33 mast cell axis is central in LL-37 induced bladder inflammation and pain in a murine interstitial cystitis model. Abstract

  9. Amniotic therapeutic biomaterials in urology: current and future applications. Transl Androl Urol. 2017 Oct; 6(5):943-950. View Amniotic therapeutic biomaterials in urology: current and future applications. Abstract

  10. Bladder pain in an LL-37 interstitial cystitis and painful bladder syndrome model. Am J Clin Exp Urol. 2017; 5(2):10-17. View Bladder pain in an LL-37 interstitial cystitis and painful bladder syndrome model. Abstract

  11. Combination of Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy and Ureteroscopy for Large Staghorn Calculi in a Pediatric Patient: Case Report. J Endourol Case Rep. 2017; 3(1):64-66. View Combination of Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy and Ureteroscopy for Large Staghorn Calculi in a Pediatric Patient: Case Report. Abstract

  12. Silk-elastinlike protein polymers enhance the efficacy of a therapeutic glycosaminoglycan for prophylactic treatment of radiation-induced proctitis. J Control Release. 2017 Oct 10; 263:46-56. View Silk-elastinlike protein polymers enhance the efficacy of a therapeutic glycosaminoglycan for prophylactic treatment of radiation-induced proctitis. Abstract

  13. Childhood Cancer Risk in the Siblings and Cousins of Men with Poor Semen Quality. J Urol. 2017 03; 197(3 Pt 2):898-905. View Childhood Cancer Risk in the Siblings and Cousins of Men with Poor Semen Quality. Abstract

  14. Prevention of sinonasal inflammation by a synthetic glycosaminoglycan. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2017 02; 7(2):177-184. View Prevention of sinonasal inflammation by a synthetic glycosaminoglycan. Abstract

  15. Topical cathelicidin (LL-37) an innate immune peptide induces acute olfactory epithelium inflammation in a mouse model. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2015 Dec; 5(12):1141-50. View Topical cathelicidin (LL-37) an innate immune peptide induces acute olfactory epithelium inflammation in a mouse model. Abstract

  16. Urologic problems in spina bifida patients transitioning to adult care. Urology. 2014 Aug; 84(2):440-4. View Urologic problems in spina bifida patients transitioning to adult care. Abstract

  17. Prevention of anti-microbial peptide LL-37-induced apoptosis and ATP release in the urinary bladder by a modified glycosaminoglycan. PLoS One. 2013; 8(10):e77854. View Prevention of anti-microbial peptide LL-37-induced apoptosis and ATP release in the urinary bladder by a modified glycosaminoglycan. Abstract

  18. LL-37 induced cystitis and the receptor for advanced glycation end-products (RAGE) pathway. Adv Biosci Biotechnol. 2013 Aug 01; 4(8B):1-8. View LL-37 induced cystitis and the receptor for advanced glycation end-products (RAGE) pathway. Abstract

  19. Padded self-adhesive strap immobilization following newborn bladder exstrophy closure: the Utah straps. J Urol. 2013 Dec; 190(6):2216-20. View Padded self-adhesive strap immobilization following newborn bladder exstrophy closure: the Utah straps. Abstract

  20. Physiological relevance of LL-37 induced bladder inflammation and mast cells. J Urol. 2013 Oct; 190(4 Suppl):1596-1602. View Physiological relevance of LL-37 induced bladder inflammation and mast cells. Abstract

  21. Pediatric urinary stone composition in the United States. J Urol. 2012 Jun; 187(6):2182-7. View Pediatric urinary stone composition in the United States. Abstract

  22. A murine model of inflammatory bladder disease: cathelicidin peptide induced bladder inflammation and treatment with sulfated polysaccharides. J Urol. 2011 Oct; 186(4 Suppl):1684-92. View A murine model of inflammatory bladder disease: cathelicidin peptide induced bladder inflammation and treatment with sulfated polysaccharides. Abstract

  23. Metastatic Crohn's disease of the penis in a pediatric patient. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2011 Apr; 17(4):1056. View Metastatic Crohn's disease of the penis in a pediatric patient. Abstract

  24. Parameatal urethral cysts in prepubertal males. J Urol. 2011 Mar; 185(3):1042-5. View Parameatal urethral cysts in prepubertal males. Abstract

  25. Dynamically crosslinked gold nanoparticle - hyaluronan hydrogels. Adv Mater. 2010 Nov 09; 22(42):4736-40. View Dynamically crosslinked gold nanoparticle - hyaluronan hydrogels. Abstract

  26. Photocrosslinkable hyaluronan-gelatin hydrogels for two-step bioprinting. Tissue Eng Part A. 2010 Aug; 16(8):2675-85. View Photocrosslinkable hyaluronan-gelatin hydrogels for two-step bioprinting. Abstract

  27. 250 consecutive unilateral extravesical ureteral reimplantations in an outpatient setting. J Urol. 2010 Jul; 184(1):311-4. View 250 consecutive unilateral extravesical ureteral reimplantations in an outpatient setting. Abstract

  28. Temporal-spatial protein expression in bladder tissue derived from embryonic stem cells. J Urol. 2008 Oct; 180(4 Suppl):1784-9. View Temporal-spatial protein expression in bladder tissue derived from embryonic stem cells. Abstract

  29. Prostate epithelial cell fate. Differentiation. 2008 Jul; 76(6):682-98. View Prostate epithelial cell fate. Abstract

  30. Urothelial inhibition of transforming growth factor-beta in a bladder tissue recombination model. J Urol. 2007 Oct; 178(4 Pt 2):1643-9. View Urothelial inhibition of transforming growth factor-beta in a bladder tissue recombination model. Abstract

  31. Testicular tumours in children: a single-institutional experience. BJU Int. 2007 May; 99(5):1123-6. View Testicular tumours in children: a single-institutional experience. Abstract

  32. Directed differentiation of embryonic stem cells into bladder tissue. Dev Biol. 2007 Apr 15; 304(2):556-66. View Directed differentiation of embryonic stem cells into bladder tissue. Abstract

  33. Primary extrarenal nephroblastomatosis. Urology. 2007 Jan; 69(1):184.e3-4. View Primary extrarenal nephroblastomatosis. Abstract

  34. Bladder tissue formation from cultured bladder urothelium. Dev Dyn. 2006 Oct; 235(10):2795-801. View Bladder tissue formation from cultured bladder urothelium. Abstract

  35. Gonadoblastoma and Turner syndrome. J Urol. 2006 May; 175(5):1858-60. View Gonadoblastoma and Turner syndrome. Abstract

  36. Laparoscopic Palomo varicocele ligation in children and adolescents: results of 103 cases. J Urol. 2004 Oct; 172(4 Pt 2):1749-52; discussion 1752. View Laparoscopic Palomo varicocele ligation in children and adolescents: results of 103 cases. Abstract

  37. Recent advances in hormonal therapy for advanced prostate cancer. Oncology (Williston Park). 2003 Aug; 17(8):1047-52; discussion 1054-8. View Recent advances in hormonal therapy for advanced prostate cancer. Abstract

  38. Should routine screening for prostate-specific antigen be recommended? Arch Intern Med. 2003 Mar 24; 163(6):661-2; discussion 666. View Should routine screening for prostate-specific antigen be recommended? Abstract

Physicians | Education

Undergraduate School

Brown University

1977, Providence, RI, US

Medical School

Brown Medical School

1980, Providence, RI, US

Internship

Pediatrics

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

1981, Philadelphia, PA, US

Residency

Pediatrics

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

1983, Philadelphia, PA, US

Fellowship

Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics

Minneapolis Children's Medical Center

1985, Minneapolis, MO, US

Graduate School

Maternal & Child Health

University of Minnesota

1986, Minneapolis, MO, US

Fellowship

Child Psychiatry

Bradley Hospital

1987, East Providence, RI, US

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Medical School

Mayo Medical School

2006, Rochester, NY, US

Undergraduate School

Colby College

2001, Waterville, ME, US

Residency

Pediatrics

Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

2008, Boston, MA, US

Residency

Pediatric Neurology

Boston Children's Hospital

2011, Boston, MA, US

Fellowship

Epilepsy; Clinical Neurophysiology

Boston Children's Hospital

2012, Boston, MA, US

Fellowship

Neurogenetics; Epilepsy Genetics

Boston Children's Hospital

2013, Boston, MA, US

Graduate School

MS, Epidemiology

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

2016, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Medical School

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

2005, Bronx, NY, US

Internship

Boston Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center

2006, Boston, MA, US

Residency

Pediatrics

Boston Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center

Boston, MA, US

Fellowship

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

2011, Boston, MA, US

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Medical School

Harvard Medical School

2016, Boston, MA, US

Residency

Boston Medical Center

2020, Boston, MA, US

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

2021, Boston, MA, US

Graduate School

Harvard School of Public Health

2023, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Medical School

Washington University School of Medicine

1999, St. Louis, MO

Internship

Vanderbilt Children's Hospital

2000, Nashville, TN

Residency

Vanderbilt Children's Hospital

2002, Nashville, TN

Fellowship

Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford University

2006, Stanford, CA

Fellowship

Pediatric Health Services Research

Boston Children’s Hospital and Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Medical School

2009, Boston, MA

Graduate School

MPH

Harvard School of Public Health

2008, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Medical School

UCLA School of Medicine

2000, Los Angeles, CA

Residency

Pediatrics

University of California at Irvine

2003, Irvine, CA

Fellowship

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Boston Children's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital

2006, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Undergraduate School

Bryn Mawr College

1971, Bryn Mawr, PA

Medical School

Harvard Medical School

1974, Boston, MA

Internship

Boston Children's Hospital

1975, Boston, MA

Residency

Boston Children's Hospital

1976, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

1979, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Medical School

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

1999, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Residency

Orthopedic Surgery

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

2003, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Fellowship

Pediatric Orthopedics

Hospital Ortopedico

2003, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Internship

Clinical Observation - Pediatric Orthopedics

Boston Children's Hospital

2004, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Pediatric Orthopedics

Campbell Clinic

Memphis, TN

Fellowship

Pediatric Orthopedics

University of Utah

2009, Salt Lake City, UT

Fellowship

Muscoskeletal Oncology, Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Mayo Clinic

2010, Rochester, NY

Fellowship

Adolescent and Young Adult Hip Preservation Surgery

Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Combined Orthopedic Surgery

2011, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

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