Schedule of Events
This is the full schedule of events for REI Week without Zoom links. Access to the Zoom sessions is available on the Children’s National intranet for employees.
- All keynote lectures will be available via Zoom, offering Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit.
- Children’s National Hospital is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
- On-demand video will be available on ChildrensRNCast.
8-9 a.m. | Auditorium, 2nd floor, Main Hospital | Virtual
Keynote Lecture | “Clinical suicidology: Assessment and treatment of youth who are suicidal”
David A. Jobes, Ph.D., A.B.P.P.
Professor of Psychology, Director of the Suicide Prevention Laboratory, Associate Director of Clinical Training, The Catholic University of America
12-1 p.m. | Auditorium, 2nd floor, Main Hospital | Virtual
Keynote Lecture | “How the developing brain adapts to having a parent with a major mood disorder”
Manpreet K. Singh, M.D., M.S.
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University
1-3 p.m. | Costco Wholesale Atrium, 1st Floor, Main Hospital
Poster Session
Presenting authors will stand with their posters during their poster session and will be available for questions and discussions regarding their projects.
Poster themes:
- Adolescent Medicine
- Allergy and Immunology
- Asthma and Respiratory
- Cancer, Immunology, Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT)
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery
- Case Management
- Community Research
- Critical Care
- Dentistry
- Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
- Diabetes
- Emergency Medicine and Trauma
- Fetal Medicine
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Join us in a brief mindfulness exercise at 2 p.m., led by the Mindful Mentors program.
4-5 p.m. | Auditorium, 2nd floor, Main Hospital | Virtual
Virginia Tech Joint Lecture | “Confronting the crises in children’s well-being: Strategies that do and don’t work”
Sharon Landesman Ramey, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience and Human Development, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, Virginia Tech
Craig Ramey, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology, Pediatrics, Neuroscience and Human Development, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, Virginia Tech
8-9 a.m. | Auditorium, 2nd floor, Main Hospital | Virtual
Keynote Lecture | “Leveraging decades of scientific discovery to transform U.S. health systems to enhance support of the mental health and development of children”
John N. Constantino, M.D.
Chief of Behavioral and Mental Health, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine
10-11 a.m. | Virtual
CTSI-CN Session | “Evolving research support at Children’s National and beyond”
Presenter: Michael Bell, M.D.
12-1 p.m. | Auditorium, 2nd floor, Main Hospital | Virtual
Mental Health & AI Panel | “The power of precision genomics in the objective measurement of mental health status”
Adelaide S. Robb, M.D.
Distinguished Endowed Professor& Chair, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Children’s National Hospital (Moderator)
Tshaka Cunningham, Ph.D.
Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer, Polaris Genomics (Panelist)
Anne Naclerio, M.D., M.P.H.
Chief Medical Officer, Polaris Genomics (Panelist)
Rick Herrera, Ph.D.
Chief Data Science Officer, Polaris Genomics (Panelist)
1-3 p.m. | Costco Wholesale Atrium, 1st Floor, Main Hospital
Poster Session
Presenting authors will stand with their posters during their poster session and will be available for questions and discussions regarding their projects.
Poster themes:
- Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders
- Genetics, Genetic Predisposition and Genetic Susceptibility
- Global Health
- Health Disparities
- Health Services
- Imaging
- Infectious Disease and HIV
- Informatics and Technology
- Medical Education
- Muscle Physiology
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Surgical Innovation
Join us in a brief mindfulness exercise at 2 p.m., led by the Mindful Mentors program.
4-5 p.m. | Auditorium, 2nd floor, Main Hospital | Virtual
Keynote Lecture | “Life after cure: Psychosocial function in childhood cancer survivors”
Christopher J. Recklitis, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Director of Research and Support Services, David B. Perini, Jr. Quality of Life Clinic, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
8-9 a.m. | Auditorium, 2nd floor, Main Hospital | Virtual
Larrie Greenberg Lecture | “Enhancing resident and faculty well-being through systems and culture change”
Stuart Slavin, M.D., M.Ed.
Senior Scholar for Well-being, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
9:30-11 a.m. | Board Room, 5th floor West, Main Hospital
CAPE Session | “Reclaiming agency in an out-of-control world: Managing problematic mindsets on a path to well-being”
Presenter: Stuart Slavin, M.D.
10-11 a.m. | Auditorium, 2nd floor, Main Hospital | Virtual
Company Spotlight Session | “Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS: Transforming mental health solutions”
Sally Allain, M.Sc., M.B.A.
Head, JLABS @ Washington, DC & Interim Head, JLABS North East, Johnson & Johnson Innovation (Welcome Remarks)
Charles Cathlin, M.P.H.
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Polaris Genomics (Speaker)
Tshaka Cunningham, Ph.D.
Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer, Polaris Genomics (Speaker)
Kavi Misri, Ph.D.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Rose Health (Speaker)
12-1 p.m. | Auditorium, 2nd floor, Main Hospital | Virtual
Jill Joseph Lecture | “The future of children’s mental health: It takes a village”
Tami D. Benton, M.D.
Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania; Chair of Psychiatry, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
1-3 p.m. | Costco Wholesale Atrium, 1st Floor, Main Hospital
Poster Session
Presenting authors will stand with their posters during their poster session and will be available for questions and discussions regarding their projects.
Poster themes:
- General Pediatrics
- Neonatology
- Nephrology
- Neurology, Epilepsy and Sleep Medicine
- Neuroscience and Neuroprotection
- Nursing Research and Quality Outcomes
- Nutrition, Obesity and Gastroenterology
- Oncology
- Pain and Perioperative Medicine
- Palliative Care
- Psychology
- Quality Improvement
- Safety and Risk Management
- Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
- Treatment Compliance and Adherence
- Urology
Join us in a brief mindfulness exercise at 2 p.m., led by the Mindful Mentors program.
8-9 a.m. | Auditorium, 2nd floor, Main Hospital | Virtual
Global Health Lecture | “Shamiri Institute: An innovative, evidence-based approach to improve access to mental health services in Kenya”
Tom Osborn
Co-Founder & CEO, Shamiri Institute
12-1 p.m. | Virtual
CAPE Session | “Med ed pathway showcase”
Moderators: Ian Chua, M.D. and Jeremy Kern, M.D.
Behavioral emergencies in the inpatient setting
Presenter: Ariella Weinstock, M.D.
Gender affirming care multi-disciplinary curriculum
Presenter: Nicole Rangos, M.D.
Mitigating bias in residency remediation
Presenter: Margarita Ramos
1-2 p.m. | Auditorium, 2nd floor, Main Hospital | Virtual
Keynote Lecture | “Supporting parents raising young children in underserved communities”
Deborah Gross, D.N.Sc., R.N., F.A.A.N.
Endowed Professor in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University; Professor, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University
3-4 p.m. | Auditorium, 2nd floor, Main Hospital | Virtual
Adolescent & Mental Health Panel | “Adolescent and mental health: The current realities”
Anisha Abraham, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.P.
Acting Chief, Division of Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine, Children’s National Hospital (Moderator)
Jean Fletcher, C.P.N.P., P.M.H.S.
Nurse Practitioner, Adolescent Health Center, Division of Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine, Children’s National Hospital (Panelist)
Sivabalaji Kaliamurthy, M.D.
Attending Psychiatrist, Addiction Clinic, Children’s National Hospital (Panelist)
Phyllis L. Fagell, L.C.P.C.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Professional School Counselor, Author & Journalist (Panelist)
4-5 p.m. | Auditorium, 2nd floor, Main Hospital | Virtual
Closing Remarks and Award Ceremony
8-9 a.m. | Auditorium, 2nd floor, Main Hospital | Virtual
“Transforming workplace culture to support healthcare worker well-being: Wellness centered leadership”
Hosts: Hemant Sharma, M.D. and Christiane Corriveau, M.D.
10-11 a.m. | Virtual
CTSI-CN Session | “Research tools showcase”
Presenter: Jurran Wilson, C.C.R.P.
12-1 p.m. | Auditorium, 2nd floor, Main Hospital | Virtual
Meals and Meditation
Hosts: Hemant Sharma, M.D. and Gitanjali Persaud
1-2:30 p.m. | Virtual
CAPE Session | “Promoting a positive learning environment”
Presenters: Ariella Slovin, M.D. and Deborah Hall, M.D.
CME credits available
Learn how to obtain CME credits during this year’s event.
Responsible Conduct of Research
As a condition for receiving federal funding for health research training grants and career development awards, federal funders require all participants in training grants to receive training in RCR.
Mindful Mentors
Our hospital-wide Mindful Mentors program has created a library of short exercises to decrease stress.
Read, Question and Think Story Hour
Join Seacrest Studios on Tuesday, April 18 from 2-2:30 p.m. as they host a story hour with Dr. Nikki Posnack, Scientist. Patients can tune into channel 90 in their room or at the main atrium stage to hear a live reading of Ada Twist Scientist! Kids and families are welcome to join or call in with questions to talk to a Children’s National Heart Scientist!