2025 Annual Report

UAB DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS LEADERSHIP

YUNG LAU, M.D. Chair UAB Department of Pediatrics

ERIN SHAUGHNESSY, M.D., MSHCM Executive Vice Chair

TAMERA COYNE-BEASLEY, M.D., MPH Vice Chair for Community Engagement

JEFFREY LEBENSBURGER, D.O. Vice Chair for Faculty Development

MICHELE H. NICHOLS, M.D. Vice Chair for Education

RICHARD J. WHITLEY, M.D. Vice Chair for Research

SMITA BHATIA, M.D., MPH Vice Chair for Outcomes

DAVID KIMBERLIN, M.D. Vice Chair for Clinical and Translational Research

LAUREN NASSETTA, M.D. Chief Wellness Officer

CHRYSTAL RUTLEDGE, M.D. Vice Chair for Access and Engagement

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