Sophie E. Katz, MD
Antibiotic Stewardship, Pediatric Infections
Antibiotic Stewardship, Pediatric Infections
Dr. Kannankeril is a pediatric electrophysiologist with a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) whose research has been NIH funded for over 15 years. He is Co-Director of the Center for Pediatric Precision Medicine at Vanderbilt, with faculty appointments in both the Vanderbilt Genetics Institute (VGI) and the Vanderbilt Center for Arrhythmia Research and Therapeutics (VanCART). His research program investigates genetic variants and their contribution to cardiovascular disease and clinical outcomes (Personalized Medicine). He is contact PI for the NIH-funded Vanderbilt Integrated Center of Excellence in Maternal and Pediatric Precision Therapeutics (VICE-MPRINT), one of only 2 funded Centers of Excellence in the nation. He has served on the research committee for the Heart Rhythm Society and as Vice President for Research for the Pediatric & Congenital Electrophysiology Society.
Pediatric Cardiology, Arrhythmias, Channelopathies
Specialties
Cardiology, Pediatric
Electrophysiology
M.D.
Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, 1994
Internship
Internship -University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics, Minneapolis, MN
Residency
Residency -University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics, Minneapolis, MN
Fellowships
Fellowship -Children's Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Fellowship -Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Newborn care, breastfeeding, immunizations
Autism, Behavior Analysis
Specialty
General Pediatrics
M.D.
Louisiana State University Health Science Center, Shreveport, LA, 2003
Internship
Pediatric Internship-Louisiana State University Health Science Center, Shreveport, LA
Residency
Pediatric Residency-Marshall University, Huntington, WV
Sedation, medical education, injury prevention
Specialty
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric
M.D.
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 2011
Residency
Resident-Internal Medicine and Pediatric Residency - University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN
Fellowship
Fellowship-Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship - Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Dr. Jones' research interests are in cancer-related kidney disease and cardiovascular alterations among children with hypertension and/or chronic kidney disease, including evaluation of renal function in children with cancer to allow accurate dosing of chemotherapy, acute kidney injury in children with cancer, late effects of cancer and cancer therapy, and left ventricular remodeling and arterial alterations as they relate to ambulatory blood pressure patterns in children with hypertension.
Acute kidney injury, Tubular function, Chronic kidney disease, Fluid and electrolyte therapy, Genetic kidney diseases
Specialty
Nephrology, Pediatric
M.D.
University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis, TN, 1983
M.S.
University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, 2006
Residency
Pediatric Residency-LeBonheur Children's Medical Center, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
Fellowship
Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship-University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN
Dr. Johnson is interested in using quality improvement methods to improve the care of children. His work has focused on improving value within the hospital by standardizing care, decreasing unnecessary interventions, and reducing hospital acquired conditions some as catheter associated UTIs and pressure injuries. He also has an interest in teaching these methods to residents and fellows as well as faculty and staff through different courses offered through the Pediatrics department and children's hospital.
Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Specialty
General Pediatrics
M.D.
Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, 2008
Residencies
Pediatric Residency-Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
Pediatric Chief Resident-Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
Fellowship
Performance and Quality Improvement Fellow-Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
Specialty
Cardiology, Pediatric
M.D.
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 1980
Internship
Pediatric Internship-University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison, WI
Residency
Pediatric Residency-University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison, WI
Fellowship
Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship-Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN