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Dear Friends,

Please know how grateful I am for you. Your commitment to the Steele Center in our never-ending quest to improve children’s health through teaching, research and patient care inspires me.

This issue of our annual review is a bit different. We are focusing more on our patients. They are why we conduct research to develop better treatments and find cures for disease. They are why we teach medical students, residents, graduate students and fellows. They are why we come to work every day to do whatever we can to make them better, ease their suffering and promote their healing.

We hope you are touched and moved by their stories. As Tiana Ronstadt wrote about her son, Larry, “Research is the only way we find a cure.”

At the Steele Center and our clinical partner, Diamond Children’s, we’re reminded that all great pediatric medical facilities are great because of this partnership between research and clinical care. They truly go hand in hand. It is what distinguishes an academic medical center from other children’s hospitals. It’s that simple.

It’s about advancing science and discovery through bench-to-bedside research—basic science conducted in the lab, which is then translated to clinical medicine. This is what leads to the development of more effective drugs, better treatments and ultimately a cure for the diseases, disorders and conditions that cause our children to suffer.

Thank you for joining us on our journey to make the lives of children better. We couldn’t do it without you.

In gratitude,

Fayez K. Ghishan, MDHorace W. Steele Endowed Chair in Pediatric ResearchDirector, Steele Children’s Research CenterProfessor and Head, Department of Pediatrics, the University of Arizona College of MedicinePhysician-in-Chief, The University of Arizona Medical Center – Diamond Children’s

GRATITUDE forAllison Tyler Jones

MESSAGEfrom the Director

This year’s annual review is inspired by the beautiful photography of Allison Tyler Jones. Jones donated her talents and photographed some of our patients last April—a few of whom are highlighted here in the black and white photographs on the following pages.

Her photographs grace the walls of the Steele Center, and we invite you to come visit us, see her artwork and meet some of our adorable patients.

More of Jones’ photography can be viewed at www.atjphoto.com.

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Brandon Valles, age 17

Brandon loves baseball. His dream is to play travel baseball—league play for elite amateur athletes. But, he was thrown a curveball when diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma (a rare cancer of the skeletal muscles) on May 13, 2011.

“I was pretty shocked,” said Brandon. “Worst of all, I couldn’t play baseball anymore.” His chemo treatments were exhausting and painful, derailing his schooling as well. “My life was put on hold,” he said. “It was real hard on my family, watching me go through what I had to.”

But Brandon stepped up to the plate, to play the game of his life—beating cancer.

And he hit a grand slam, with the help of pediatric oncologist Lisa Kopp, MD and her team of dedicated nurses and staff. After 17 months of grueling treatments, Brandon was declared in remission on July 26, 2012. “I got a tattoo of the date,” Brandon said, holding up his right arm to show the tattoo artistically displayed on his wrist.

Although Brandon still experiences muscle weakness, hip and back pain, he is working hard to increase his strength so he can play baseball again, hang out with friends, work on graffiti art and complete his G.E.D.

“Brandon is a real go getter,” said his mom, Dellma. “I’m so proud of him.”

Saylor Stratton, age 14

Saylor is an artistic girl who already knows what

she wants to be when she grows up: an interior

designer.

Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was

2 years old, Saylor has lived nearly her entire life with this chronic, autoimmune

disease. “Diabetes is part of the fabric of who Saylor is,” said her mom, Lori Stratton. “She looks at it in the same way as ‘well, I have brown

hair and hazel eyes.’”

With help from the pediatric endocrinologists at the

Angel Wing for Children with Diabetes, Saylor is able

to control her diabetes. It certainly doesn’t stop her

from living a fun and active life. Saylor is in the National

Charity League, likes to volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House, loves music and baking tasty

treats for her friends.

Saylor’s sister Ainsley is 10. They enjoy playing

volleyball and spending time with friends and relatives. Ainsley’s favorite topic in

school is science. “Maybe she will be a researcher

and find the cure for type 1 diabetes someday!”

said Lori.

“The only way to cure type 1 diabetes is through research,” she continued.

“Although it isn’t quick, steady improvements have been made that

have positively impacted how Saylor manages her diabetes. We are grateful

for the research the Steele Center is doing to advance

our understanding about this complicated disease.” The Steele Center thanks Brandon for being

our 2012 annual review cover model.3 4

Gavin Achilles, age 7

Gavin is a vivacious little boy with boundless energy and unbridled curiosity. Currently, he is obsessed with crocodiles and alligators. “He can’t get enough of them,” says his mom, Erin. “He collects books, figurines and stuffed animals.”

Diagnosed with autism when he was 6, Gavin receives care from Sydney Rice, MD, MS, an expert in autism and developmental pediatrics.

Gavin participated in a unique study developed by Dr. Rice to explore how children with autism use iPads. Recent studies suggest that introducing tablet devices to autistic children can significantly enhance their ability to express themselves effectively. “Gavin is very connected to his iPad,” says Erin. “He enjoys playing games and learning new apps.”

The study involves about 20 children with autism. “Technology offers incredible opportunities to improve communications and learning skills for children with autism,” said Dr. Rice. “We are investigating how the iPad is used in a home setting and examining the family’s perception of its effect on their child’s behavior and communication.”

Larry Ronstadt, age 8

A Mother’s Perspective – by Tiana Ronstadt

On December 26, 2011, our precious 7-year-old son,

Larry, was diagnosed with ALL leukemia.

Unlike other cancers, ALL has a long-term chemo treatment

road map called maintenance. Our son will not be cancer-

free until April 18, 2015.

Emmanuel Katsanis, MD, has been instrumental in

the cancer research at the Steele Center. His discovery and development of a novel

cancer vaccine is nearing clinical trial here.

We are currently the recipient of clinical trials conducted 10 years ago, so we are grateful

for that research that has benefited Larry now.

Larry is currently enrolled in clinical trials while on

maintenance. This research is vitally important to the

future of our son and to other children fighting cancer.

Findings from this research will improve the quality of life

outcomes for children in the future.

We are blessed to have Steele Center cancer researchers

like Dr. Katsanis and his team. And, we are blessed to be at Diamond Children’s—which

gives us the opportunity to participate in something

larger and more significant than ourselves: research—

the only way we find a cure.

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EXPLORING How a Protein Affects Disease Development in the Gut

Our bodies have a staggering 10 trillion cells. And yet, our gastrointestinal tracts have ten-times more bacteria than the number of cells in our bodies—about 100 trillion—a number virtually impossible to imagine.

For Fayez K. Ghishan, MD, Pawel Kiela, PhD and their research team at the Steele Center, the GI tract provides unlimited possibilities for researching and discovering new ways to treat many of the GI diseases that affect both children and adults—Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, eosinophilic esophagitis and eosinophilic gastroenteritis to name just a few.

Drs. Ghishan and Kiela recently received a $1.65 million, five-year continuation grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders. This grant will enable them to further explore how the protein NHE3 contributes to the health of the GI tract, and why its inhibition has such profound effects on the outcome of intestinal inflammation and disease.

NHEs are proteins responsible for transporting sodium across the GI tract for absorption. NHE3 is the predominant sodium-hydrogen transporter responsible for the majority of sodium transport across the GI tract.

“When the intestines become inflamed, NHE3 becomes inhibited, so it can’t move sodium through the GI tract,” said Dr. Ghishan. “This causes diarrhea and other ailments common in those suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and similar autoimmune disorders.”

Drs. Ghishan and Kiela previously discovered that, in addition to transporting salt to the GI tract for absorption, NHE3 helps preserve the integrity of the epithelial lining (the cellular structure that creates the intestinal wall, which separates the gut contents from the bloodstream). They showed that when NHE3 is inhibited, or “knocked down” by inflammation, the intestinal wall is breached, the gut becomes leaky and bacteria escape from the intestines into the bloodstream. Consequently, life-threatening sepsis may develop.

“NHE3 plays a critical role in shaping the intestinal microbiota—the microorganisms that live in the digestive tract,” said Dr. Kiela. “This component of the new study is particularly intriguing as mice lacking NHE3 have altered microbial gut ecology similar to IBD patients,” he explained. “Changes in the composition of intestinal microbiota are important not only in IBD patients, but in the entire body’s metabolism.”

“Increasingly, we are seeing the critical role the microbiota plays in the immune response. Changes in the microbiota can cause disruption in the immune response, and may lead to inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and even obesity,” said Dr. Ghishan. “Therefore, linking dysfunction of NHE3 to the intestinal microbiota potentially has significant clinical importance for those suffering from GI diseases, as we advance this research.”

‘Kids of Steele’ Making a POSITIVE IMPACT in Our CommunityThrough monthly service projects, social and fundraising events, Kids of Steele is making a positive impact in Tucson. The group’s main event, the Second Annual Miniature Golf Tournament that took place in November, raised $27,000 for the Steele Center.

As the family auxiliary of the Steele Center, Kids of Steele families are committed to teaching their children about community service and kindness while raising awareness about the Steele Center.

“Our miniature golf tournament is one of the only fundraisers in Tucson where the entire family can participate,” said Ragan Edwards, Kids of Steele golf event chair, and incoming board chair. “We doubled the amount we raised last year, and we are so grateful for all the families who came out to support the Steele Center.”

Nearly 150 children and their parents participated in

this fun event. Some of the children who played in the tournament (like Dana Morgan, pictured here with her parents Scott and Michelle) are currently being treated by Steele Center physicians at Diamond Children’s and its affiliated outpatient clinics.

“There’s something powerful about seeing the community come together for a common cause, especially when that cause affects your child and the children of other families we’ve met through Kids of Steele,” said Michelle Morgan. “The kids had a blast, but as parents we also experienced the strength and support of knowing we’re not alone in this fight.”

And that is what community is all about.

Thank you, Kids of Steele! And a special thank-you to Ragan Edwards for the leadership and hard work that allowed this event to double in size in its second year!

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There’s No Place Like HOME: ‘Courtney Page Zillman Fellow’ Dr. Yi Zeng Returns to the Steele Center Yi Zeng, MD, PhD exemplifies what it means to be a physician-scientist: she takes care of children with cancer at Diamond Children’s and conducts research at the Steele Center.

Dr. Zeng was one of the first Courtney Page Zillman Fellows that Tee Up For Tots supported in 2001, enabling her to complete her PhD. As a Zillman Fellow, Dr. Zeng conducted research on the novel CRCL cancer vaccine (now named AlloVax) developed by pediatric oncologist and Steele Center researcher, Emmanuel Katsanis, MD, and his team.

Upon earning her PhD in immunology at the UA in 2003, Dr. Zeng moved on to Indiana University (Riley Hospital for Children), where she completed her pediatrics residency in 2009, and a fellowship program in pediatric hematology/oncology in 2012.

In September 2012, Dr. Zeng returned to the UA Department of Pediatrics and the Steele Center as an assistant professor in the section of Hematology/Oncology/BMT. “Dr. Zeng demonstrated outstanding scientific productivity during her PhD training and postdoctoral years in my laboratory at the Steele Center,” said Dr. Katsanis. “We were excited to recruit her back to the department and the Steele Center.”

Now, after more than 15 years in development, the cancer vaccine AlloVax is nearing clinical trials in both adults and children in the United States, and Dr. Zeng will play a key role in managing the program. “It’s very exciting to move ‘bench research’ into patient care,” said Dr. Zeng. “To participate in a clinical trial with a novel cancer treatment developed here at the Steele Center, is extremely gratifying.”

“I am so blessed to come back to the Steele Center and work along this team of great physicians and scientists, to whom I owe enormous professional regard and personal gratitude,” said Dr. Zeng. “‘There is no place like home,’ and for me there is no title I will wear more proudly than that of a UA Wildcat.”

STELLA: Feisty, Fun...and Fighting Cancer! Four-year-old Stella Murphy-Thorn captivates you with her clear-blue eyes, joyful smile and playful personality. Her favorite colors are pink and purple, in that order. She loves to paint and dance. She likes playing games and playing with her friends. And she adores her yellow lab, Bailey, and her black lab, Jack.

In 2010, when Stella was just 2 years old, she was diagnosed with ALL—Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (cancer of the white blood cells). She was air-evacuated from her home in Bisbee, to Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, and then transported to Diamond Children’s to receive the specialized care she needed.

Stella was hospitalized for about a month and then needed weekly outpatient chemotherapy treatments at the pediatric hematology/oncology/BMT clinic located at The University of Arizona Medical Center – University Campus. During this time, Stella and her mom, Laurel, stayed at the Ronald McDonald House, located five minutes from Diamond Children’s. “Once quiet and shy, Stella began befriending the staff at RMH—she even starting dancing the Zumba with them,” said Laurel.

Through all the chemo, lumbar punctures, hospital stays, secondary illnesses, setbacks and sleepless nights, “we’ve come to realize that there are pillars of caring people around us,” said Laurel. “We are not alone.” At Diamond Children’s and the outpatient clinic, Stella is cared for by a team of physicians, nurses, medical technicians, child life specialists and others all dedicated to making her better.

“Stella is a bright, inquisitive and energetic child who always brings a smile to your face,” said her pediatric oncologist and Steele Center physician-scientist Puja Gupta, MD. “She reminds you that children are children despite their medical issues and reminds me every day why I became a pediatrician.”

One of Stella’s nurses, Laurie Barnhart, RN, lights up when she sees Stella. “Everyone in clinic adores her,” she said. “Stella says the funniest things—she’s feisty and fun!”

It’s hard to believe that Stella used to be shy. “Now, she is very funny—hilarious actually,” recalls Laurel. “This experience has really shaped Stella’s character—she has developed such a strong nature.”

Stella is scheduled to complete her treatment in September 2013, when she hopefully will be declared in remission. “Although this has been an exhausting roller-coaster ride, it has also been rewarding to see how Stella has changed throughout this ordeal. We all have,” recounts Laurel’s partner, Bob Pilcher.

Each August for the past 13 years, dedicated golfers honor the memory of cancer patient Courtney Page Zillman through the Tee Up For Tots golf tournament. We are grateful for Tee Up For Tots’ continuing support over the years, enabling us to advance our cancer research. With their help, we have developed a novel cancer vaccine (now named AlloVax) in the lab, which is entering the clinical trials phase.

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Since 1991, the Arizona Elks have raised more than $5 million for the Steele Center.

Now, they have committed to raise $2.5 million over the next 10 years.

“This is a testament to the positive relationship we share with the Elks,” said Dr. Ghishan. “They truly are our partners in improving children’s health.”

One million will support basic science research in autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease and celiac disease.

Arizona Elks Major Projects Support Steele Center’s EXPANSION to Phoenix

Jerry Grimes, president of the Arizona Elks Major Projects, and Dr. Ghishan with the signed contract.

The 13th Annual PANDA “Children Helping Children” Fashion Show and Luncheon, held at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, raised approximately $420,000 to fund the creation of the new Phoenix-based “Steele Children’s Translational Research Center.”

“Developing a physical presence in Maricopa County will enable the Steele Center to lead the state’s pediatric basic science research, with bench-to-bedside discoveries at its facility in Tucson, while partnering with clinical enterprises throughout Maricopa County to fully expand its translational reach in Phoenix,” said Dr. Ghishan.

The “Steele Children’s Translational Research Center” will:

• Provideresourcesforphysician-scientiststocarryoutsafe,efficientandethicalclinicalresearchinvolvingchildren• Trainthenextgenerationofpediatricresearchers• Educatethepubliconchildren’shealthissuesandadvancesinthetreatmentofpediatricdiseases

“With the support of the PANDAs, the Steele Center is ready to meet the need for additional pediatric translational research to benefit all of Arizona’s children,” said Dr. Ghishan.

The annual “Children Helping Children” Fashion Show is organized by PANDA (People Acting Now Discover Answers)—the Phoenix Women’s Board of the Steele Center.

“We were honored to host this year’s event to generate awareness and raise funds for the creation of the Steele Children’s Translational Research Center right here in Phoenix,” said Karin Weiler, event co-chair. “It’s a privilege to help expand the Steele Center’s reach to Maricopa County.”

The facility in Phoenix will be completed in phases and is expected to take about two years.

In addition, funds will support translating this basic science to patients by building a translational research center in Phoenix. “We are excited about expanding to Phoenix,” said Dr. Ghishan. “We simply could not accomplish it without the support of our volunteer group partners like the Elks.”

The remaining $1.5 million will establish the Arizona Elks Endowed Chair in Statewide Pediatric Research. The prestige of the endowed chair will enable the Steele Center to recruit a top-notch clinical research leader to head the Steele Center’s Phoenix enterprise.

“Our commitment to the doctors, researchers and patients will continue to be part of our ‘good-deeds list’ for years to come,” said Jerry Grimes, president of the Arizona Elks Major Projects. “Moreover, we appreciate the opportunity to participate in expanding the Steele Center to Phoenix.”

Grimes leads the philanthropic arm of the Arizona Elks, whose 28,000 members work year-round to raise funds to support their theme: “Children’s laughter is what we’re after.”

“The passion shown by Dr. Ghishan and the Steele Center researchers strengthens our decision to continue supporting the work that may one day provide cures for childhood diseases,” said Grimes.

PANDA Event Raises Funds to Expand the Steele Center to Phoenix

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Father’s Day Council Tucson has two missions. The first is

to celebrate outstanding Tucson men who are dedicated fathers, outstanding community role models, and successful in their chosen field. Their second and equally important mission is to raise funds for type 1 diabetes research and programs at the Steele Center.

The men honored in 2012 at the Father of the Year Awards Gala Dinner & Silent Auction were Paul Bonavia, chairman and CEO, Tucson Electric Power, Unisource Energy; John Raffety, president and CEO, Stewart Title & Trust of Tucson; Joaquin Ruiz, PhD, executive dean, Colleges of Letters, Arts and Science, the University of Arizona;

and Ron Shoopman, Retired Brig. General, U.S. Air Force, president, Southern Arizona Leadership Council.

Over the past 18 years, Father’s Day Council Tucson has raised more than $2.5 million for type 1 diabetes research, education and clinical programs at the Steele Center.

“Without the support of Father’s Day Council Tucson, the Steele Center simply could not grow its diabetes program,” said Dr. Ghishan. “We are profoundly grateful for their support.”

Current funding projects include:Father’s Day Council Tucson Endowed Chair for Type 1 Diabetes — FDC Tucson is working on completing this $2 million endowment that will

enable the Steele Center to attract a world-class pediatric endocrinologist who is both a physician and researcher.

Research — The Steele Center is participating in the international “Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet” study, which is focused on early detection and strategies to delay the onset of type 1 diabetes. In addition, basic science researchers are exploring the role inflammation plays in the development of autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes.

Education — With the support of FDC Tucson, the Angel Wing for Children with Diabetes will be able to hire a new pediatric endocrinology fellow for three years of sub-specialty training in endocrinology, research and clinical care.

On March 22, 2013, Jeannie Kuykendall, beloved executive assistant to Dr. Ghishan,

retired from the UA Department of Pediatrics/Steele Center after 20 years of outstanding

service.

“Jeannie was my right hand and my confidante for the last 17 years,” said Dr. Ghishan.

“Every single day, working with Jeannie was as pleasurable as the day before.”

Jeannie first arrived at the UA Department of Pediatrics as a secretary for the Section

of Critical Care in 1992, and was recruited by Alice Goddard, assistant administrator, to

be Dr. Ghishan’s administrative assistant in 1995, where she has thrived ever since.

She was promoted several times over the years to the level of executive assistant.

“It is difficult to say goodbye to a trusted colleague and enduring friend that I have

worked with for two decades,” said Goddard. “Jeannie possesses a unique blend of

qualities—loyalty, objectivity, gentleness and strength. I recognized during Jeannie’s

time in the Section of Critical Care that those qualities, along with her ability to

easily embrace and manage change, would translate well into her future role in

administration.”

In addition to managing Dr. Ghishan’s intricate schedule and coordinating complex

administrative activities, Jeannie acted as the liaison with the UA College of Medicine

– Tucson Dean’s Office, other university colleges and departments, the medical

community, donors, patient families and the Tucson community at large.

“I will miss her dearly,” said Dr. Ghishan.

THANK YOU: Jeannie Kuykendall

Retires after 20 Years of

Outstanding Service

FATHER’S DAY COUNCIL TUCSON: Celebrating Fathers and Supporting Type 1 Diabetes Research and Programs

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Nothing you do

for children is

ever wasted.

~Garrison Keillor

We are feeling the love and we are grateful.

Newlyweds Hilary Kobernik Grieve and her husband Garren Grieve made a generous donation to the Steele Center to honor Hilary’s cousin, Amber Walker, 15.

You may remember Amber from last year’s annual review—she was our cover model, along with her buddy, Larry Ronstadt. Both were diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) nearly the same day in December 2011.

“We opted to make a donation in lieu of a standard wedding favor because we felt it was closer to our hearts and would mean more to our guests than an item they might not use again,” said Hilary.

“Seeing what Amber went through in the months before our wedding and the support and care given to her at Diamond Children’s and by the Steele Center physicians was so heartwarming,” said Hilary. “We were grateful that there were such wonderful people out there to help the children and their families get through a rough time.”

Amber continues to do well with her treatment, and started her maintenance treatment last November. “She is on the uphill swing!” said Hilary.

GIFT OF LOVE: Newlyweds Make Donation to Steele Center to Honor Cousin, Amber Walker

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In December, The University of Arizona Health Network, the UA Department of Pediatrics and the Steele Center welcomed Heather P. Hartling, MS, as senior department administrator.

Hartling is responsible for promoting a seamless integration among clinical care, research and teaching activities for all pediatric services. In addition, she administratively oversees the Department of Pediatrics, the Steele Center, The University of Arizona Medical Center – Diamond Children’s and its pediatric outpatient clinics.

“We are delighted that Heather has joined the Department of Pediatrics,” said Dr. Ghishan. “Heather was clearly the superior candidate, resulting from a comprehensive national search,” he continued.

Previously, Hartling was the department administrator for the Department of Pediatrics at the University of South Florida.

Hartling earned a master’s degree in organizational leadership and behavior from the University of South Florida.

In November, horses and their riders “Jumped for a Cure,” to raise awareness of the Steele Center at the Tucson Fall Classic Grand Prix event held at the Pima County Fairgrounds.

Many of the barns and stables displayed Steele Center banners to show their support and junior exhibitors distributed information to visitors.

“The horse show management, the vendors and the exhibitors were so welcoming to the Steele Center,” said Advisory Board Chair Peggy Rowley, who coordinated the event.

WELCOME Senior Dept. Administrator Heather P. Hartling, MS

‘Jumping for a Cure’ Raises AWARENESS of the Steele Center

RETREAT Re-energizes Steele Center Advisory Board

Advisory Board Chair Peggy Rowley and Dr. Ghishan

Advisory Board members Andrea Malis, DeeAnne Gibbons, Bill Cox, Judy Smedes and Louise Thomas

In September, Steele Center advisory board members participated in a retreat at the Santa Lucia Ranch in Amado, Ariz., owned by new Advisory Board Chair, Peggy Rowley and her husband, Jon.

“The retreat was a great day for advisory board members and staff,” said Rowley. “It was a day of rejuvenation for everyone. The work of the Steele Center is so very important for children that it’s imperative that we supporters stay up-to-date, not only on the research being conducted, but also communication and development skills.”

Members learned useful fundraising strategies in a lively workshop presented by Betsy Chapin Taylor, an award-winning expert on health-care philanthropy. After the workshop, participants enjoyed a Western-themed dinner, music and socializing for the rest of the evening.

“We have renewed energy to get the word out that we can’t cure and treat children without research,” said Rowley. “And that is what the Steele Center is all about.”

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ARIZONA ELKS MAJOR PROJECTSThe Arizona Elks Major Projects and Arizona Elks members understand the importance of research. That’s why they made a commitment to raise 2.5 million dollars over the next 10 years to support the Steele Center and create an endowment to support statewide pediatric research. The Arizona Elks have proven what a huge impact can be made on children’s health, a dollar at a time!

PANDAAfter almost 15 years raising funds for the Steele Center in Tucson the PANDAs decided it was time for the Steele Center to join them in Phoenix. This year, PANDA raised money to support the expansion of Steele Center into Maricopa County, where the Steele Children’s Translational Research Center will conduct clinical research in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

FATHER’S DAY COUNCIL TUCSONAt the 18th annual Fathers of the Year Awards Dinner & Gala, Father’s Day Council Tucson honored four amazing fathers from the Tucson community while raising money to ensure that all children with type 1 diabetes in Southern Arizona receive the best care and a chance at a cure through the important research conducted at the Steele Center. Over the last 18 years Father’s Day Council Tucson has raised more than $2.8 million to support type 1 diabetes research and care.

KIDS OF STEELEKids of Steele had another fantastic year raising funds and awareness for the Steele Center, while providing service opportunities for families and kids throughout Tucson. The second annual “Kids of Steele Miniature Golf Tournament” doubled in size and raised $27,000.

Types of Donors:Foundations: 42%Individuals: 40%Corporations: 18%

FY 11-12 How Philanthropy Funds were Used:Teaching, healing, discovering: 90%Administrative and fundraising: 10%

FY 11-12 Where Philanthropy Funds were Directed:Research: 57%Endowment: 12%Recruitment: 22%Clinical support: 1%Annual fund/greatest need: 8%Diamond Children’s fund: less than 1%

Types of Donations:Donations raised from events: 56%

Direct donations: 44%

KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA SORORITYUA’s Gamma Zeta chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma showed off their philanthropic spirit by choosing the Steele Center as the recipient of their annual Hoops-for-Hope basketball tournament. With the help and donations from Kappa families, friends, and local businesses they were able to raise $10,000. And current Kappa Kappa Gamma students aren’t the only ones supporting the Steele Center: the Kappa Kappa Gamma Tucson Alumnae chapter held a wine tasting event, raising more than $600.

SIGMA CHI FRATERNITYFor the second year in a row the University of Arizona’s Sigma Chi fraternity raised funds for the Steele Center and Diamond Children’s through their Derby Days event. This year they doubled their donation, raising $10,500 for the Steele Center.

RINCON OPTIMIST CHAPTER The Rincon Optimists, part of Optimist International, raised funds through their first annual “Casino Night and Silent Auction,” held as part of Optimist International’s annual “Childhood Cancer Campaign.” They raised $1,500 to support cancer research through the event. They increased their support by applying for, and receiving, a matching grant in the amount of $1,000 from Optimist International, increasing their donation to $2,500.

STUDENTS SUPPORTING BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCHContinuing their support of cancer research at the Steele Center, Students Supporting Brain Tumor Research raised $2,500 for the Steele Center. Already busy planning events for next year, the group continues to raise funds and awareness for brain tumor research.

MARISA ANN GALLEGO FOUNDATIONFriends and family of Marisa Ann Gallego wanted to honor her memory and celebrate an important milestone, her 21st birthday, so the Marisa Ann Gallego Foundation held a casino night to celebrate Marisa’s life. Through the event the foundation raised $5,000 to find better treatments and a cure for pediatric cancer.

CELEBRATING our Volunteer Groups FACTS & FIGURES FY 2011-12Total amount raised $1,580,104

Thank You

The physicians, scientists, and patients at the Steele Children’s Research Center would like to express their deepest gratitude to our many volunteer groups. Your efforts, dedication, and passion inspire us to fulfill our mission to teach, heal and discover.

for your support!

Physician-scientists from the UA Steele Center serve children throughout Arizona and neighboring states, focusing primarily on difficult-to-treat diseases like pediatric cancers, type 1 diabetes, autism spectrum disorders, congenital heart disease and gastrointestinal disorders such as Crohn’s disease and eosinophilic esophagitis.

Steele Center pediatricians and pediatric specialists conduct more than 60,000 patient visits a year, providing the cutting-edge care that only comes from being an academic research institution. Physician-scientists at the Steele Center focus on investigating the causes of pediatric diseases and work to discover new treatments and therapies for children suffering with illness.

Federal and state grants help fund scientific investigation, but philanthropy is an important catalyst for nurturing new ideas because it serves as a springboard for securing government aid in the future.

In FY11-12, $1,580,104 was received in donations to support the work of the Steele Center.

We thank each of our donors for their investment in the Steele Center and children’s health.

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“Children see magic because

they look for it.”

~Christopher Moore

$250,000+Arizona Elks Major ProjectsPANDA—Phoenix Women’s Board

$100,000 - $249,999Father’s Day Council TucsonThe Steele Foundation

$50,000 - $99,999AnonymousArmstrong McDonald FoundationJacquelynn and Bennett Dorrance and Dorrance Family FoundationHope On Wheels Hyundai Dealers

$25,000 - $49,999AnonymousCystic Life, LLCEstate of Peggy M. BarrettGifts in Honor of John Rafferty —Father of the Year 2012Gifts in Honor of Joaquin Ruiz —Father of the Year 2012Gifts in Honor of Ron Shoopman —Father of the Year 2012Tee Up For Tots, Inc.

$15,000 - $24,999Arizona Community FoundationD. Faye MorseAshley KaplanGifts in Honor of Paul Bonavia —Father of the Year 2012Tucson Electric Power

$10,000 - $14,999Forward Progress EnterprisesJasam FoundationKappa Kappa GammaKatie and Tony MiloNordstromNova Financial & Investment Corp.QuikMart StoresAnn RyanColleen RyanSigma Chi FraternityStewart Title & Trust

$5,000 - $9,999The Active 20/30 Club of TucsonBlueCross BlueShieldCDO Ranching & DevelopmentRobyn and Michael DeBellDesert Diamond CasinoDMB AssociatesDoug Davis FoundationWilliam Eyler and the Raquel Piekarski FundMelinda and John Gulick IIICarey and Blake HastingsKaren and Bob HobbsRuth Ann and Tom HornadayJHG Development Co., LLCLinda J. KaplanJane and Philip LacovaraHarley C. LishernessMarisa Ann Gallego Foundation

RBCResearch Corporation for Science AdvancementTiana and Jeff RonstadtPeggy and Jon RowleyWilliam D. SkovSarah and Bill SlessmanKristi and Christopher SynekKarl T. WatsonKarin I. and Adam WeilerSheila and Michael Zuieback

$2,500 - $4,999Anne Burns, MDArizona State Department of CorrectionsDebra and Peter BartolinoMelanie BeauchampKathryn M. and Bradley BeckmannAlex and James BoyleEmily and Danny CalihanCatalina Mechanical ContractingGinny L. ClementsJennifer and Michael CollinsCarrie and Aaron CookDesert Institute for Spine Care, LLCE Dental SolutionsMarc D. FleischmanDeeAnne and Gregg GibbonsSusan and Steven GiustoJonelle GraziosiMaxine and Ralph HenigHenry Pope FoundationImmunovative Clinical Research, Inc.Jim Boyle DairyBeth and I. Michael KasserDottie KobikNicole S. KroegerMegan and Scott LaviniaRuth and Robert LaviniaLaw Offices of David F. GaonaLauren and Geoffrey LeberWendy and Sage LentzBethany and Robert LongoJane and Robert M. McNicholsLisa and Alfredo J. MolinaLaura and James PowersPrincipal Financial Group FoundationGabrielle and Robert RifeRincon Optimists Club of TucsonPaula RineyRosemont CopperRichard RosenRusing, Lopez & Lizardi, PLLCScottradeBeth and Scott SeldinSnell & Wilmer, LLPStudents Supporting Brain Tumor ResearchTammy and Jon UnderwoodTerrye UnderwoodUnited Commercial TravelersVantage West Credit Union

Rosi and Benjamin VogelMichelle and Marc WalkerSonja and John WaneboAllison and Michael WilminkHelen and Chris Yeung

$1,000 - $2,499Anonymous (2)Arizona Wealth Advisors, LLCLinda C. BallingerCharlene Berge-BlumDavid BergerMari BiceMolly and Mark BlandPaul BonaviaJayne BongiovanniBarbara and Jim BoyleAmber and Louis BretonWhitney and Brad BrittainShelby and Steve ButterfieldC & H Spirit Solutions, LLCCarol CampbellCarondelet Health NetworkMolly R. CarsonCH Carolina HerreraSheila ClaryCombs Development Company, LLCCompass BankJacqueline CowinChristina Critchfield-HuberTina and David CurranValerie and Michael DeitchDelta Delta Delta, Tucson Alumnae ChapterDiamond VenturesJoyce and Kevin J. DonovanDebbi and Dwayne DouglasAmy and Rob DraperLaurent DubnerLori and Christopher ErblichMicheline and Bruce EtkinMeghan and Court FableKatie GalePat GanserCita Scott and Harry GeorgeLisa and Jeffrey GeyserGFA Wealth DesignAmy GoldenPenni GrahamCande and Tom GroganPenny and Larry GunningWhitney and Benton HeglieHoover & StrongChristi and Greg HraskyJP Industries, Inc.Lisa and Gordon JamesJim Click NissanBeth KaperJennifer and Chris KarasMelissa and Steven KenlyChristine and Jason KlonoskiPam and David KolbeElham and Nabeeh LaHoodLohse Foundation

Edith and J. David LowellJenifer and Daniel LuntChristi ManuelitoBonnie MattesMaurice R. and Meta G. Gross FoundationKelly and Kevin MillerJodie and Derek MorrisJudee and David MorrisonMother Tried FoundationCarey and John MusilPam and Richard NakasawaKathy NashGeorgia and Ronald G. NelsonSylvia and Andrew NorellHeather and Robert J. NovakBobbie and Buck O’RiellyKellie and Brett ParkerKatherine H. PerryLara and Brett PolachekShawn and David ReavesWes RichardsonSusan and Larry RingEric RisserKathy and Jerry RittLaurie and Brad RittRosenberg Media, LLCBernadette and Joaquin RuizJanet and Daniel RushDina M. Scalone-RomeroJudith B. SchaeferCynthia A. SchroederGretchen and Ryan SchubertKelly SchultzeBrigette and John SebaldDawn and Erston SengerDaniel J. SharabyLeila and Ziad ShehabNancy and Jason K. SingerSusie and Les SmallSarah and David SmallhouseThe Sonntag Family FoundationKristin StrubleNanci TeetsDavid L. ThompsonToledo Community FoundationSharon and Don UlrichGina VanderweyKhristen and Michael VanderweyVentana Medical SystemsNancy WalkerKarin H. and G. William WeilerPaul G. WeitmanWilenchik & Bartness, PCSusan and Michael WissinkConley WolfswinkelJaime and Brad WrightKristen YandleSami Zarifi and WillPower

In-kind DonorsCheri’s Desert HarvestKathy RittDave Van Tussenbroek

We appreciate every gift made to the Steele Children’s Research Center. It is the kindness and generosity of our donors that allows us to provide today’s care and tomorrow’s cures to children throughout Arizona. We want to give special thanks to the following cash and in-kind donors who gave $1,000 or more from January through December 2012.

THANK YOU!

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Cindy Chin, MD Assistant ProfessorSection of Endocrinology

Kareem Shehab, MDAssistant Professor Section of Infectious Diseases

Jenna Lloyd, DO Assistant Professor Section of Hospital Medicine and Outreach

Margaret Kurzius-Spencer, PhD, MS, MPH Assistant Professor Section of Genetics

Tien Nguyen, MDAssistant Professor Section of Section of Hospital Medicine

Yi Zeng, MD, PhDAssistant ProfessorSection of Hematology/Oncology/BMT

Nicole Abdy, MD, assistant professor, Section of General Pediatrics; Publication: Duloxetine Withdrawal Syndrome in a Newborn. Clinical Pediatrics, 2012.

Marc Berg, MD, Section of Critical Care; promoted to professor.

Rachel E.M. Cramton, MD, assistant professor, Section of Hospital Medicine and Outreach; became board certified in hospice and palliative medicine.

Christopher M. Cunniff, MD, professor, Section of Genetics; served as an invited guest editor for seminars in medical genetics on Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome. Publications: Prevalence of autism spectrum disorders in Hispanic and non-Hispanic white children. Pediatrics, 2012; 129:e629-e635. Parental perspectives on the diagnostic process for Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy. American Journal of Medical Genetics, in press.

Michael Daines, MD, PhD, Section of Pulmonology/Allergy and Immunology; promoted to associate professor with tenure.

Sean P. Elliot, MD, professor, Section of Infectious Diseases; appointed chairman, Academy of Medical Education Scholars, University of Arizona College of Medicine; invited collaborator by World Atlas of Infectious Disease, Oxford University. Publication: Rat Bite Fever. Atlas of Human Infectious Disease, 2012; 89-90.

Robert P. Erickson, MD, professor, Section of Medical & Molecular Genetics; received fellowship for Visiting Professor from the University of Roma, Sapienza. Publications: X-linked CHARGE-like Abruzzo–Erickson syndrome and classic cleft palate with ankyloglossia result from TBX22 splicing mutations. Clinical Genetics, doi: 10.1111/j.1 399-0004.2012.01930.x, 2012. De Novo Pathogenic SCN8A Mutation Identified by Whole-Genome Sequencing of a Family Quartet Affected by Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy and SUDEP. The American Journal of Human Genetics, doi:10.1016/j.ajhg.2012.01.006, 2012.

Fayez K. Ghishan, MD, professor, Section of Gastroenterology and Nutrition; received $1.65 million NIDDK grant for the Regulation of a Novel Intestinal NHE Isoform (NHE8). Publications: Metabolic bone disease in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Accepted, Practical Gastroenterology, 2012. Dendritic cell-specific disruption of TGFβ receptor II leads to altered regulatory T-cell phenotype and spontaneous multi-organ autoimmunity. [Epub ahead of print], 2012. Impaired mucin synthesis and bicarbonate secretion in the colon of NHE8 Knockout mice. Am J Physiol: Gastrointest Liver Physiol, 303(3):G335-343, 2012. Small intestinal ion transport. Curr Opin Gastroenterol, 28(2):130-134, 2012.

Emmanuel Katsanis, MD, professor, section chief, Section of Hematology/Oncology/BMT; appointed as director of the Adult BMT; appointed as chief medical officer, medical director and chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board of Immunovative Therapies, Ltd.

Pawel R. Kiela, PhD, associate professor, Section of Gastroenterology and Nutrition; appointed associate professor with tenure; session co-chair/moderator for Digestive Disease Week. Publications: Dendritic cell-specific disruption of TGF-β receptor II leads to altered regulatory T cell phenotype and spontaneous multiorgan autoimmunity. J Immunol, Oct 15; 189(8):3878-93, 2012. Polyclonal CD4+Foxp3+Treg cells induce TGFβ-dependent tolerogenic dendritic cells that suppress the murine lupus-like syndrome. J Mol Cell Biol, Oct 10, 2012. Design, Synthesis, and Testing of a Molecular Truck for Colonic Delivery of 5-Aminosalicylic Acid. ACS Med Chem Lett. Sep 13;3(9):710-714, 2012.

Lisa M. Kopp, DO, assistant professor, Section of Hematology/Oncology; Publications: Late Effects in Adult Survivors of Pediatric Cancer: A guide for the primary care physician. The American Journal of Medicine, Jul;125(7);646-41, 2012. Membrane-bound IL-21 promotes ex vivo proliferation of NK cells with reduced senescence. PLoS ONE, 2012;7(1):e30264.

Chan Lowe, MD, section chief, Section of Hospital Medicine and Outreach; promoted to associate professor. Publications: Successful Treatment of Plastic Bronchitis with Low Fat Diet and Subsequent Thoracic Duct ligation in Child with Fontan Physiology. Lympohology, Jun;45:47-52; 2012.

William N. Marshall JR, MD, professor, Section of General Pediatrics; Publication: What I learned one night in the red light district. Patient Educ Couns, Apr;87(1):30-1, 2012.

John Meaney, PhD, lecturer, Section of University Center on Disabilities, Section of Genetics; Publications: Prevalence of autism spectrum disorders in Hispanic and Non-Hispanic white children. Pediatrics, 129(3):e629-e635, 2012. Growth in Prader-Willi syndrome: anthropometric patters and analysis. Handbook of Growth and Growth Monitoring in Health and Disease, 2175-2199, 2012.

Melissa Moore, MD, assistant professor, Section of General Pediatrics; appointed as director of the Pediatric Global Health Program. Publication: Childhood Leukemia: Oxidative Stress, Cognitive Changes, & Academic Outcomes. NIH NSCF R01 NR010889-03.

Wayne J. Morgan, MD, professor, section chief, Section of Pulmonology/Allergy and Immunology; Received Dean’s List for Excellence in Teaching, Year I Pulmonary Systems (UA College of Medicine-Tucson Teaching Awards).

Sydney A. Rice, MD, associate professor, Section of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics; received a grant to research how iPads might benefit children who have autism; awarded $3.6 million, five-year LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & Other Related Disabilities) grant. The UA grant is called AZLEND, 2011-2016.

Ricardo A. Samson, MD, professor, Section Chief of Cardiology; received Vernon & Virginia Furrow Excellence in Teaching Award for Graduate Medical Education.

Ziad M. Shehab, MD, professor, section chief, Section of Infectious Diseases; was awarded Outstanding Achievement in Teaching by a Clerkship or Elective, Top Doc by U.S. News and World Report, Best Doctors in America, 2011-12. Publications: Diagnostic and treatment challenges for the pediatric hematologist oncologist in endemic areas for coccidioidomycosis. J Ped Hematology Oncology, 2012:34:389-94. Coccidiodomycosis in children. Barrett, Jones, Boney and McMillan in Decision Support in Medicine, 2012. Enteroviruses. Infection Control in Day Care Center and Preschool, 2012. Coxsackie Virus A 16 (Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease). Infection Control in Day Care Center and Preschool, 2012. Coccidiodomycosis. Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 2012. Bone and Joint Infections. Pharmocotherapy: A Pathophysioogic Approach, 2012.

Richard A. Wahl, MD, professor, Section of Adolescent Medicine; awarded Best Doctors in America, citation for Adolescent Medicine; elected to the Board of Directors of the UA Southwest Institute for Research on Women (SIROW).

FACULTY HighlightsWELCOME Department of Pediatrics New Faculty Members 2012

“The soul is healed by being with children.”

~Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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Fayez K. Ghishan, MD, Professor and Head

CARDIOLOGYSection Chief: Ricardo Samson, MD ProfessorBrent Barber, MD Associate ProfessorStan Goldberg, MDProfessor EmeritusScott Klewer, MDProfessorDaniela Lax, MDAssociate ProfessorGregory Mike Nichols, MDClinical LecturerSantiago Valdés, MDAssistant Professor

CRITICAL CARESection Chief: Andreas Theodorou, MDProfessor, Clinical PediatricsMarc Berg, MDProfessorHillary Franke, MDAssistant ProfessorMary Gaspers, MDAssistant ProfessorMichael Karadsheh, MDAssistant ProfessorRobyn Meyer, MDAssociate ProfessorMichele Munkwitz, MDAssistant ProfessorDavid Nathalang, DOAssistant ProfessorKatri Typpo, MDAssistant Professor

DEVELOPMENTAL & BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICSSydney A. Rice, MD, MSAssociate ProfessorAlan McBride, DOClinical InstructorEileen McGrath, PhDAssistant ProfessorMargaret Trouard, MDClinical Lecturer

ENDOCRINOLOGYSection Chief: Mark Wheeler, MDAssociate ProfessorCindy Chin, MDAssistant Professor

Kurt Griffin, PhD, MDAssistant ProfessorChetan Patel, MDAssistant ProfessorPriti Patel, MDAssistant Professor

GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITIONSection Chief: Hassan Hassan, MD ProfessorRana Ammoury, MDAssistant ProfessorFayez K. Ghishan, MDProfessor and Department HeadAileen Har, MDAssistant ProfessorPawel Kiela, PhDAssociate Professor Hua Xu, PhDAssociate Professor

GENERAL PEDIATRICSSection Chief: Kimberly Gerhart, MDAssistant ProfessorNicole Abdy, MDAssistant ProfessorJoel S. Blumberg, MDAssistant ProfessorKathryn Bowen, MDAssociate ProfessorConrad Clemens, MDAssociate ProfessorKaren Davenport, MDAssistant ProfessorWilliam Marshall Jr., MDProfessorMelissa Moore, MDAssistant ProfessorRichard Wahl, MDProfessorGracie Wilcox, MDClinical Assistant Professor

GENETICSSection Chief: Christopher Cunniff, MDProfessorRobert Erickson, MDProfessorMargaret Kurzius-Spencer, PhD, MS, MPHAssistant ProfessorJohn Meaney, PhDResearch Lecturer

HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY/BMTSection Chief: Emmanuel Katsanis, MDProfessorPuja Gupta, MDAssistant ProfessorLisa Kopp, DOAssistant ProfessorNicolas Larmonier, PhDAssociate ProfessorBrenda Wittman, MDAssistant ProfessorYi Zeng, MD, PhDAssistant Professor

HOSPITAL MEDICINESection Chief: Chan Lowe, MDAssociate ProfessorMelissa Cox, DOAssistant ProfessorRachel Cramton, MDAssistant ProfessorDeepti Deshpande, MDAssistant ProfessorValerie Ebert, DOAssistant ProfessorNancy Gruchala, MDAssistant ProfessorTiffany Herr, MDAssistant ProfessorEliza Holland, MDClinical LecturerJenna Lloyd, DOAssistant ProfessorTien Nguyen, MDAssistant ProfessorHengameh Rastegar-Murphy, MDClinical LecturerJasna Seserinac, MDAssistant Professor

INFECTIOUS DISEASESSection Chief: Ziad Shehab, MDProfessorSean Elliott, MDProfessorKareem Shehab, MDAssistant Professor

NEONATOLOGYSection Chief: Alan Bedrick, MDProfessor

Mo Bader, MDAssistant ProfessorBohuslav Dvorak, PhDProfessorRachel Garner, MDAssistant ProfessorMelissa Halpern, PhDAssociate ProfessorRanjit Kylathu, MDAssistant ProfessorJoe Livingston, MDAssistant Professor

NEPHROLOGYSection Chief: Emmanuel Apostol, MDAssociate ProfessorRouba Garro MDAssistant Professor

PULMONOLOGY, ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGYSection Chief: Wayne Morgan, MDProfessorMark Brown, MDProfessorCori Daines, MDAssociate ProfessorMichael Daines, MDAssistant ProfessorRoni Grad, MDAssociate ProfessorFernando Martinez, MDProfessorAnne Wright, PhDProfessor

PHOENIX CLERKSHIP PROGRAMKipp Charlton, MDClinical Associate Professor Maricopa Medical CenterJohn Muhm Jr., MDClinical Assistant Professor Phoenix Children’s HospitalKristin Samaddar, MDClinical Assistant Professor St. Joseph’s Hospital Mitchell Shub, MDProfessor, Clinical Pediatrics Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Creative Director/Editor/WriterDarci Slaten, MADirector of Communications and Marketing

Editorial BoardFayez K. Ghishan, MDProfessor and Head, UA Dept. of PediatricsDirector, Steele Children’s Research Center

George Humphrey, MAAssistant Vice PresidentAHSC Office of Public Affairs

Lori Stratton, MPHDirector of Development

Graphic DesignRoma Krebs AHSC BioCommunications

PhotographyAllison Tyler Jones Cover photo and black & white photographsAHSC BioCommunications Photographers Cristie Kase Photos at the bottom of pg. 8Darci Slaten, MA

Additional AssistanceSusan AndersonAlice GoddardLaura HopkinsLori Stratton, MPHSue MatthewsNicole Vales

CREDITS:

TUCSON ADVISORY BOARDPeggy Rowley

—Chair

Ginny ClementsBill CoxJay FoustDeeAnne GibbonsPhilip Lacovara, PhDTroy LittleAndy NorellRay Novak, MDKathy OrrLarry RingSteve RosenbergDian RutinCynthia Goodman

ShawJudy SmedesTom StrasburgLouise Thomas

Honorary MembersJerry GrimesAndrea MalisLee ShawAl Skorupski

Life MembersJoan DiamondMaxine HenigLynn Taussig, MDLouise Thomas

PHOENIX WOMEN’S ADVISORY BOARD (PANDA)Emily Calihan

—President

Tifanny AntonLisa BarnesTiffany BarryAlexandra BoyleWhitney Brittain

Shelby BurleyHeather ButtelmannSarah CarlenzoliLauren CharpioKatie ChesterKyle ChristensenKatie ClarkKathy CombsCarrie CookKylie CookHeidi CouplandChristy DeanRobyn DeBellKari DenkErika DickeyMicheline EtkinGeri FarrJulie FureyLora GolkeMelinda GulickPenny GunningCarey HastingsWhitney HeglieStephanie HelstenSandy HobbsAllison IrwinAngela IsacksenJennifer KarasMelissa KenlyKelly KirkeDottie KobikWendy LentzJacque LinamanAmy MahoneyLara PolachekLaura PowersAshley RaganJordan RaglandShawn ReavesGabrielle RifeTara RitchieLaurie RittGretchen SchubertBrigette SebaldStephanie SlaughterSarah SlessmanAllison SmallSarah SmithJennifer Thinnes

Abby TraisterKati TravelleKristin UlrichMichelle WalkerMegan WallKarin WeilerJamie WrightLori Xeller

Golden PANDAsTrisha AnthonyCharlene Berge-

BlumJudy BurkeTina CurranJacquie DorranceJennifer DoughertyDebbi DouglasKay EskridgeMeghan FableDana GapusanNancy HepburnMegan HinkKaren HobbsMichelle HobbsCatherine JacobsonLori KellyJulie KoethPam KolbeLisa MallenderTiffany QuayleJudy RayKathy RittJudy ShannonSusie SmallSandi ThomasGerri TsantilasKathy WalkerLinda WhitneyAllie WilminkSusan Wissink

Associate PANDAsSydney AndersonNancy BergeCarolyn BosworthMuffie ChurchillJoan ColangeloAnn Denk

Kathy DeSantoSuellen EdensArdie EvansDiana FinleyPam FitzgeraldRuthann GraceMegan HackbarthCarol HebetsTori HeintzelmanRuthAnn HornadayMary HudakJennifer IrbyKerry JamesonCathy KleemanNancy LoveBeth MatthewsLizabeth MatthewsTraci MeadCarey MusilStacie Olson Kathey PlengeCarol SchmidtKerrie SchmidtMary Lynn SchmidtJudy SchubertTracy SmithLynne SonntagAnne SpellmanLindsay SteiberKim Sterling-HeflinSharon UlrichTammy UnderwoodKathy Van ArsdaleJulie VogelNancy WhiteHelen Yeung

KIDS OF STEELE BOARDLucinda Peralta

—Chair

Amber BretonRagan EdwardsCecie DavenportAdrienne FoustAndrea Malis

DEPARTMENT of Pediatrics Faculty 2012 Steele Center ADVISORY BOARDS

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