Areas of Scholarly Interest: global health education, international partnerships, immigrant and refugee health, medical education

Publications

• Duncan SG, Fernandez-Criado RM, Narayanan A, Mary P C, Moss WJ. Characterization of Otolaryngology Referrals among Pacific Islanders in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Hawaii J Health Soc Welf. 2022;81(9):253-258.
• Singsing ME, Duncan SG, Vachon MJ, Goff HW. Clinical features of mesotherapy-associated non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections: A systematic review.International journal of women's dermatology. 2022 Dec 1;8(4):e059.
• Duncan S, Finegersh A, Orosco RK, et al. Clinicopathologic Features of Oral Verrucous Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2025;134(3):187-194. Doi:10.1177/00034894241298378
• Duncan S, Eppes S. Emerging Autochthonous Transmission of Travel-Associated Vector-Borne Infections in the Continental United States. Dela J Public Health. 2025;11(1):68-71. Published 2025 Apr 30. doi:10.32481/djph.2025.04.13

Presentations

• Duncan, S; Vepa, Y; Michael, S; Goodluck, W; Kassim, K; Msambichaka, L; Stainman, R. Extending Case-Based Pediatric Neurology Training to Generalists in Tanzania: An International Collaboration. Presented in 2024 at APPD (Chicago, IL) and PAS (Toronto, Canada).
• Duncan, Steven; Guna, Maanasa; Dasgupta, Olivia; Sampagar, Abhilasha. Status Epilepticus Secondary to Intracranial Tuberculomas in a Child with Relapsed Familial HLH and Griscelli Syndrome. Presented in 2024 at AAP (Orlando, FL).
• Duncan, Steven; Bhandankar, Manisha; Aghai, Zubair. Epidemiological Survey of Culture-Positive Neonatal Sepsis at a University Hospital in Karnataka, India. Presented in 2025 at CUGH (Atlanta, GA).
• Duncan, Steven; Stromberg, Jackson; Anttila, Ashley. Assessing a Medical Education Initiative Aimed at Preparing Pediatric Trainees to Care for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Patients. Presented in 2025 at APPD (Saint Louis, MO) and AAP (Denver, CO). 
• Annous, L; Gallucci, A; Duncan, S; Powell, V; Gupta, S; Richardsen, C; Lim, V; Chakachaka, H; Novatus, F; Thomas, JL; Kashoro, YO; Matumla, AA; Msambichaka, L. Mannequins with a Mission: Promoting International Partnerships through Clinical Simulation Training. Presented in 2026 at APPD (Denver, CO) and CUGH (District of Columbia, USA).
• Patel, Ronak; Duncan, Steven; Pillai, Anita; Murphy, Kelly; Arshiya, Ahuja; Northup, Ryan. Safe and Inclusive Global Travel for LGBTQIA+ Physicians. Presented in 2026 at APPD (Denver, CO) and via American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Global Health Webinar.

Personal Interests: hiking, amateur phone photography, journalistic and creative writing, Thai food 

Why I Chose Vanderbilt: The academic community at VUMC is incredibly collaborative and supportive. I was looking for a fellowship with strong leadership and mentorship, as well as the flexibility to pursue my passions for global health education and advocacy for vulnerable populations. Vanderbilt feels like the perfect fit. And it doesn't hurt that we're in such a lively, fun city!

Areas of Scholarly Interest: Medical education, mentorship, physician workforce development, and advancing health equity for children and families

Publications

• Curtis H, Panichella J, Karhadkar SS. Chapter 20 - Outcome measurements: What data are being collected and why?. In: Bakal JA, Eltorai AEM, Newell PC, Osband AJ, ed. Translational Surgery: Handbook for Designing and Conducting Clinical and Translational Research. Elsevier Inc. ; 2023:127-131.
• Butler S, Curtis H, Davis E, & Ipe A. (2024, Aug 25). Insurers take our breath away. The Washington Post.
• Curtis, HM (2023). An ethical evaluation of food insecurity and its effect on child health in urban settings and a discussion about an ethical obgligation as a health care provider to address the issue (Publication No. 15298) [Master's Thesis, Temple University]. Temple University Libraries.

Presentations

• Developing a DEI Leadership Pathway: Identifying Core Competencies Through a National Survey to Inform and Evaluate Training for DEI Leadership Roles in Academic Pediatrics. Division of Hospital Medicine Regional Spring Research Compendium, Children’s National Hospital (Regional Platform Presentation)
• An Ethical Evaluation Of Food Insecurity and Its Effect on Child Health in Urban Settings and A Discussion About an Ethical Obligation As a Health Care Provider To Address The Issue. MA Urban Bioethics Thesis Poster Presentation, Temple University (Poster Presentation)

Personal Interests: Outside of the hospital, I enjoy running, strength training, playing basketball, dancing, watching tv, trying new restaurants, and traveling.

Why I Chose Vanderbilt: What stood out most to me was the sense of belonging. The division felt like a close-knit family who were warm, supportive, and genuinely invested in each other's success. I was inspired by how intelligent yet approachable everyone was, the faculty's dedication to education and teaching, their diverse scholarly interests, and the collaborative culture that encourages growth, curiosity, and meaningful mentorship.

Daniel Guillen, MD, is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he serves as Director of the Pediatric Neuromuscular Program and Co-Director of the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Clinic. Dr. Guillen received his medical degree from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia and completed his residency in Child Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He subsequently completed a fellowship in Neuromuscular Medicine at Duke University. Prior to joining Vanderbilt, Dr. Guillen was a pediatric neuromuscular neurologist at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, where he served as Co-Director of the MDA Clinic. He was also actively involved in clinical research at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Dr. Guillen’s clinical and academic work centers on pediatric neuromuscular disorders, including muscular dystrophies and rare neuromuscular diseases. He is engaged in multicenter clinical trials and investigator-initiated research focused on gene therapy and emerging therapeutics in neuromuscular disease. His research has been supported by a St. Jude/Le Bonheur Early-Career Clinician Scientist Award.