ATOMAC+ Pediatric Trauma Research Network

Advancing Tomorrow’s Innovation through Meaningful Investigations and Collaboration

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Welcome to the ATOMAC+ Pediatric Trauma Research Network

Founded by the trauma research programs at Phoenix Children’s, Dell Children’s, Children’s Medical Center in Dallas, the Children’s Hospital at Oklahoma University, Le Bonheur Children’s, and Arkansas Children’s Hospitals, the ATOMAC+ PTRN has led the way in multicenter pediatric trauma clinical research.

OUR MISSION

To inspire and drive world-class pediatric trauma research through fostering robust multi-center collaboration.

ABOUT US

Learn about who we are and what we do.

LEADERSHIP

Learn about the physician leaders in pediatric trauma research.

MEMBER INSTITUTIONS

Learn about the major pediatric trauma centers leading pediatric trauma research.

LEADERSHIP

Meaningful research at multiple major pediatric trauma centers takes skilled leadership. Meet the physician leadership team of the ATOMAC+ Pediatric Trauma Research Network.

present board members

David Notrica, MD, FACS
David Notrica, MD, FACS
President Phoenix Children's Hospital
Dr. David Notrica is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated Cum Laude from Duke University in 1988 and Emory University School of Medicine in 1992 where he was class president and a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha ... Read More
Robert Maxson, MD, FACS
Robert Maxson, MD, FACS
Vice President Arkansas Children's Hospital
Dr. Maxson received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University, his M.D. from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, and completed a surgical residency at UAMS in 1996... Read More
Jessica Naiditch, MD
Jessica Naiditch, MD
Secretary Dell Children’s Medical Center
Dr. Naiditch was born and raised outside of Pittsburgh, PA. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Carnegie-Mellon University in 2003. She completed her general surgery residency at ... Read More
Karla Lawson, PhD, MPH
Karla Lawson, PhD, MPH
Treasurer Dell Children’s Medical Center
Dr. Karla A. Lawson, PhD, MPH is the Director of the Dell Children’s Trauma and Injury Research Center and an Associate Professor of Surgery and Perioperative Care at the University of Texas-Austin Dell Medical School... Read More
Barbara Gaines, MD
Barbara Gaines, MD
 UT Southwestern Medical Center
Barbara Gaines, M.D., is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Gaines earned her medical degree at the University of Virginia ... Read More
Jeremy Johnson, MD, FACS, FAAP
Jeremy Johnson, MD, FACS, FAAP
 Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health
Jeremy Johnson, MD, FACS, FAAP, is an Associate Professor in the Pediatric Surgery section of the Department of Surgery at the University of Oklahoma. He is the Pediatric Trauma Medical Director... Read More
John K. Petty, MD
John K. Petty, MD
 Atrium Health Brenner Children's Hospital
John K. Petty, M.D. is a Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC. He grew up Portland, Oregon and left to attend college at Duke University. He proceeded to the ... Read More
Katie Russell, MD
Katie Russell, MD
 Primary Children’s Hospital
Dr. Russell stands at the forefront of pediatric surgery, specializing in neonatal and pediatric conditions treated with minimally invasive techniques. As a leading figure at Primary Children’s Hospital ... Read More
Mark Ryan, MD, MSPH, FACS
Mark Ryan, MD, MSPH, FACS
 Children's Medical Center Dallas / University of Texas Southwestern
Mark L. Ryan, M.D., M.S.P.H., FACS, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery and the Assistant Director of Pediatric Trauma at UT Southwestern Medical Center... Read More
Regan Williams, MD, MS, FACS, FAAP
Regan Williams, MD, MS, FACS, FAAP
 Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
I am a pediatric surgeon with a clinical and research focus on pediatric trauma. I have been the Trauma Medical Director at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital for 5 years... Read More

CLINICAL RESEARCH

The ATOMAC+ Pediatric Trauma Research Network conducts some of the most important pediatric trauma research of the past several years. Check out our completed and active research work.

Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury

While blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI) has been well described in the adult trauma literature, there has been very little research performed regarding this injury…

Duodenal Injuries

Injuries in children are uncommon but have been specifically linked with child abuse in case reports. Owing to the rarity of duodenal injury diagnosis in children, few studies to date have…

Trauma Activation

In determining the need for trauma team activation (TTA) in motor vehicle crashes, the current criteria are the same for adult and pediatric patients. This study aims to examine the…

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Nonoperative Management of Blunt Liver & Spleen Injury

Recently, a new guideline for management of pediatric solid organ injury based on hemodynamic status has been adopted by several level I pediatric trauma centers. This is a prospective study of patients…

Internal Education for Pediatric Trauma

The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma has indicated that an internal educational process (IEP) for trauma providers could be generated within a trauma center or within regional…

Massive Transfusion

Massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) are considered valuable in pediatric trauma. Important questions regarding the survival benefit and optimal blood component ratio remain unknown…

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HOSPITAL SPOTLIGHT

Phoenix Children’s Hospital is a freestanding pediatric acute care children’s hospital…

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