Investigators from The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University will present findings from more than 40 research studies at the upcoming Pediatric Academic Societies and Asian Society for Pediatric Research (PAS/ASPR) Joint Meeting being held May 3 – 6, 2014 in Vancouver, Canada. 

“The diversity and excellence of the research being presented to an international audience, from basic science discoveries to clinical trials, underscore our dedication to improving child health across a wide range of disciplines and diseases,” said Judy Aschner, M.D., physician-in-chief, CHAM, professor of Pediatrics and Michael I. Cohen, M.D., University Chair, Einstein. “Additionally, many of the findings to be presented have particular significance for the disadvantaged and under-represented children we serve and provide important insights into the unmet medical needs in these pediatric populations.”

This year's meeting will feature invited lectures, scientific and ethical debates, platform and poster presentations made by nationally and internationally renowned experts in pediatric research. Presentations from Montefiore/Einstein investigators will cover a wide range of behavioral and clinical topics including ADHD, autism, diabetes, and obesity, as well as insights into the disease landscapes for minority and low-income populations. 

Among many Montefiore/Einstein faculty presenters and session moderators, Dr. Aschner will discuss the use of biomarkers of pulmonary disease in preterm infants in a presentation during the State of the Art Plenary Session at 8:15 a.m. PDT on Saturday, May 3. 

Select studies to be presented by Montefiore/Einstein researchers include: 

• Stability of Autism Diagnosis in Children Under 24 Months. Presented by Lisa Shulman, M.D., 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. PDT on Saturday, May 3. (Poster Presentation #430, Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics: Autism Session 1528, Exhibit Hall C)
   
• Sleep Disorders in Children With Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. Presented by Maria Valicenti-McDermott, M.D., 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. PDT on Saturday, May 3. (Poster Presentation #422, Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics: Autism Session 1528, Exhibit Hall C)
   
• Do Inner-City Parents and Children Agree on Asthma Symptoms, Exercise and Medication Use? Presented by Marina Reznik, M.D., 10:45 – 11:00 a.m. PDT on Sunday, May 4. (Platform Presentation, General Pediatrics: Clinical Care Session 2355, West 121-122)
   
• iHealthNYC: Assessment of Smartphones and Apps To Mobilize the Medical Home. Presented by Arunjot Singh, 7:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT on Tuesday, May 6. (Poster Presentation #454, General Pediatrics & Preventive Pediatrics: Media & Social Networking Session 4134, Exhibit Hall C)
   
• Relationship between Prenatal TV Watching During Meals and Infant TV Exposure During Feeding. Presented by Rachel Gross, M.D., 12:30 – 12:45 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, May 6. (Platform Presentation, General Pediatrics: Behavior/Development Session 4670, East Ballroom C)
   
• Associations Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and ADHD: Analysis of the 2011 National Survey of Children's Health. Presented by Nicole Brown, M.D., MPH, 1:45 – 2:00 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, May 6. (Platform Presentation, General Pediatrics: Behavior/Development Session 4670, East Ballroom C)

Investigators for each of these studies as well as other Montefiore/Einstein faculty who are attending the meeting are available to speak with media.