Areas of Interest: Clinical and translational research, prediction and targeted prevention and treatment of severe acute respiratory illness in children

Presentations and Publications from Residency Projects:

Publications

• Quertermous BP, Hawkins HJ, Schlotman AA, Wang H, Kemme S, Pai A, Jitwongwai S, Angkathunyakul N, Pongpaibul A, Mohammad S. A novel genetic variant associated with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis type 3: A case series. JPGN Rep. 2024 Sep 3;5(4):538-541. doi: 10.1002/jpr3.12119. PMID: 39610430; PMCID: PMC11600367.
• Quertermous BP, Williams DJ, Bruce J, Sekmen M, Zhu Y, Grijalva CG, Antoon JW. Incidence of Influenza-associated Neurologic and Psychiatric Complications Requiring Hospitalization in Children Ages 5-17 Years. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2024 Oct 1;43(10):959-962. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000004424. Epub 2024 Jun 13. PMID: 38869312; PMCID: PMC11408088.
• Quertermous BP, Williams DJ, Bruce J, Sekmen M, Zhu Y, Grijalva CG, Antoon JW. Serious Neurologic Events with Seasonal Influenza in Young Children. Academic Pediatrics. 2025 Feb 12. 25(4): 102801. Doi: 10.1016/j.acap2025.102801

Presentations

• Quertermous BP, Williams DJ, Bruce J, Sekmen M, Zhu Y, Grijalva CG, Antoon JW. “Incidence of Influenza-Associated Serious Neurologic Events in Young Children” April 24-28, 2025. Pediatric Academic Societies Conference. Honolulu, Hi.
• Quertermous BP, Gebretsadik T, Snyder B, Milne G, Chappell J, Anderson L, Peebles S, Hartert T, Rosas-Salazar C. “Urine F2-Isoprostanes: A Potential Biomarker for the Severity of Viral Acute Respiratory Infections in Infancy” April 23-27, 2026. Pediatric Academic Societies Conference. Boston, Mass.

Awards

• David Karzon Award 2025 – presented annually to the pediatric housestaff to the resident best exemplifying Dr. Karzon’s natural curiosity, love of science, and dedication to research
• Society of Pediatric Research Prosper Award 2026 – in recognition of Research Achievements in Academic

Personal Interests: Outside of the hospital, I enjoy group exercise, gardening, cooking, reading, and traveling.

Why I Chose Vanderbilt: Vanderbilt is the perfect combination of academic rigor and down-to-earth people. I have excellent mentors who are invested in my career progression and have given me many opportunities on my journey to become a physician-scientist. I also enjoy caring for the diverse patient population we serve. I am constantly learning on the wards and in my research endeavors.