Retirement Announcement

Bob Fifer, Ph.D.

In July of 1990, Dr. Robert Fifer joined the faculty of the Mailman Center for Child Development and the Department of Pediatrics as the Director of Audiology for the Mailman Center.  

His contribution to the field of audiology and neurodevelopmental disabilities has been extensive and his advocacy work has impacted  state and national policy for reimbursement for audiology and speech therapy services, expanded newborn screening, and influenced policy related to infections that affect children’s hearing.   

We wish him a very happy and well deserved retirement after 34 years with the Mailman Center!

New Mailman Center Faculty

Jennifer Coto, Ph.D.

Dr. Coto is a licensed clinical psychologist transferring to the Mailman Center for Child Development from the Department of Otolaryngology, as of July 1st.

Dr. Coto will be providing consultation and clinical services for the Hematology-Oncology service. She is also continuing her work in the Pediatric UConcussion clinic where she provides clinical services and conducts research with pediatric patients with a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).  Her research and clinical training has focused on evaluating the effects of chronic conditions, including TBI, hearing loss, and obesity on children’s cognitive, social, and behavioral development.

Making an Impact

Self-Advocacy Leadership Training

The Mailman Center's Project SALT - Self-Advocate Leadership Training- has been successfully replicated at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Learn more about this exciting collaboration.

Both the University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development and the Nebraska Medical Center Munroe-Meyer Institute are designated UCEDDs - University Centers in Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. 

Publication

Long-term outcomes of early exposure to repeated general anaesthesia in children with cystic fibrosis (CF-GAIN): a multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled phase 4 trial

Wainwright CE, Vidmar S, Anderson V, Bourgeat P, Byrnes C, Carlin JB, Cheney J, Cooper P, Davidson A, Gailer N, Grason-Collins J, Quittner, A, Robertson C, Salvado O, Zannino D, Armstrong FD. Long-term outcomes of early exposure to repeated general anaesthesia in children with cystic fibrosis (DF-GAIN): a multicentre, open-label, randomized controlled phase 4 trial.  The Lancet Resp Med; published online June 5, 2024.

Publication

Shared Decision-Making at the Intersection of Disability, Culture, and Language Accessibility: An Educational Session for Medical Students

Ship H, Shankar S, Brosco JP, Baer S, Michalowski SE, Arana J, Gregory D, Falcon A. Shared Decision-Making at the Intersection of Disability, Culture, and Language Accessibility: An Educational Session for Medical Students. MedEdPORTAL. 2024;:11396. https://doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11396

The Children's Trust

Book Club Registration Open Now

The Children’s Trust Book Club registration is open! Families who join the Book Club will receive a free book by mail every month in English or Spanish for children from birth through their 5th birthday living in Miami-Dade County. The books and guides bring families together in a joyful way to support their child’s development. 
Learn more about The Book Club