Mailman Center New Member Spotlight
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Research Assistant Scientist of Psychology
Janelle Bacotti, Ph.D., is an Assistant Scientist at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) and a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis, clinical research, behavioral intervention, and professional training. Within CARD’s Applied Research and Professional Learning Division, she works in the Learning and Behavior, Research and Training Lab and serves as Associate Director of Clinical Research for the Pediatric Applied and Innovative Research (PAIR) Program in the Department of Psychology.
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Clinical Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Medicine
Rodrigo Ruano, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Chief of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division, and Director of the UHealth Jackson Fetal Care program. He is an internationally recognized expert in maternal-fetal medicine, fetal imaging, prenatal diagnosis, and fetal surgery, with extensive experience advancing innovative approaches to the care of mothers and fetuses with complex medical conditions.
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Speakers: Isabella Ribeiro, Carlos Gonzalez, Casey Martin, and Emma Jaisle
Friday, June 26th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Register here
Join us as our Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) trainees present their advocacy projects.
Oral Health Crisis - Presented by: Isabella Ribeiro
Expanding Inclusive Education for School-Age Children with Sensory Processing Disorders and Related Disabilities - Presented by: Carlos Gonzalez and Casey Martin
Increasing Transportation Access for Low-Income Families in Miami-Dade County - Presented by: Emma Jaisle
*CEUs will not be offered for this Grand Rounds session.*
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UM Linda Ray Intervention Center
The UM Linda Ray Intervention Center welcomed The Children’s Trust Board and staff for an on‑site visit highlighting the work underway across our Children’s Trust–funded early intervention summer program and our evidence‑based, family‑centered Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP). Guests had the opportunity to observe daily activities in real time, speak with staff, and explore how our service models operate. The visit also included an overview of the center’s history, our partnership with the Mailman Center, and the many collaborative efforts that strengthen services for children throughout South Florida.
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Health Summit on Advancing Early Relational Health
Maite Schenker, PhD delivered a keynote address titled “Interactions That Build Resilience,” and Jeffrey Brosco, MD, PhD, participated as a panelist in the session “Environmental Factors Affecting Child Development” at the 4th Annual Health Summit hosted by Miami-Dade County. The summit brought together professionals, educators, healthcare providers, and community leaders to explore the factors that shape children’s health and development from the earliest years. Attendees engaged with research, evidence-based practices, and community perspectives focused on supporting children’s growth, well-being, and lifelong development.
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2026 American Cochlear Implant Alliance Conference
Alex Mestres is advancing pediatric hearing care at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine by bridging the gap between clinical care and classroom support for children with cochlear implants. As an educational specialist in the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Mestres recently presented research at the 2026 American Cochlear Implant Alliance conference demonstrating the importance of collaboration among clinicians, educators, and families to improve long-term outcomes for children with hearing devices. Her work, conducted with mentorship from Dr. Ivette Cejas, highlights the critical role educational support plays in helping children thrive both academically and socially.
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2026 American Cochlear Implant Alliance Conference
Leidy Lantigua Ogando and Dr. Ivette Cejas are helping transform pediatric hearing care through innovative patient navigation services at UHealth’s Children’s Hearing Program. Lantigua Ogando, the program’s first otolaryngology patient navigator, recently presented research at the 2026 American Cochlear Implant Alliance conference demonstrating that enhanced care coordination doubled pediatric cochlear implant surgeries and reduced treatment timelines by nine months. Mentored by Cejas, professor of clinical otolaryngology, pediatrics, and psychology and director of family support services, the work highlights how multidisciplinary support can improve access to timely interventions and empower families navigating a child’s hearing loss diagnosis.
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American Academy of Pediatrics
Akhshaya Mahalingam, Pediatric Resident, was awarded an American Academy of Pediatrics Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) Resident Grant for her project, “Cooking Up Healthier Futures.” Her mentor for the project is Dr. Sarah Sukkar. The project aims to promote nutrition education and obesity prevention among school-aged children in underserved Miami-Dade County communities through hands-on, culturally responsive cooking sessions.
Through partnerships with the University of Miami School Health Initiative, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and EatWell Exchange, the program will provide school-based culinary education focused on practical cooking skills, nutrition knowledge, vegetable intake, and willingness to try healthy foods. Programming will be led with support from registered dietitians and will include caregiver-facing materials to reinforce healthy, affordable, culturally relevant food choices at home. The long-term goal is to create a sustainable, school-based prevention model that supports lifelong healthy eating behaviors and reduces future obesity and cardiometabolic risk.
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