The Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital recently held the Ralph D. Feigin Memorial Grand Rounds featuring honored speaker Dr. Peter Hotez, co-director of Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development (CVD) and professor and dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine.
“What a privilege it was to host this very special Grand Rounds presentation with such an impressive in-person turnout of past and current faculty and trainees,” said Pediatrician-in-Chief and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine Dr. Lara Shekerdemian. “The occasion was made even more special by our speaker and colleague, Dr. Peter Hotez, who gave an enlightening presentation on the science versus the anti-science of global vaccinations and even shared how his path crossed with Dr. Ralph Feigin’s many times while doing this important work.”
Also in attendance was Texas Children’s President Dr. Debra Feigin Sukin, daughter of the event’s namesake Dr. Ralph D. Feigin, who is considered by many as the foremost pediatrician in the world, and who served as Texas Children’s Physician-in-Chief and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine from 1977 until his passing in 2008.
“I was incredibly honored to be able to present Dr. Hotez with the Baylor College of Medicine Endowed Lectureship medal named after my father…who left an enduring legacy of excellence with his passion for clinical care, teaching and research,” added Sukin. “I am profoundly grateful for Dr. Hotez – his courage, his advocacy and the life-changing work he has dedicated himself to have had an immeasurable impact on eradicating infectious diseases and impacting the lives of millions of children and women across the globe.”
“I’m deeply appreciative for this opportunity to share my work with peers and colleagues I respect so much at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s,” said Dr. Hotez. “I first met Dr. Feigin when I was a pediatric house officer at Mass General in Boston, where he was also a resident, and we remained in contact over the years…this made it a special honor for me to deliver this year’s Ralph D. Feigin Memorial Lecture.”
“The fact that our Center for Vaccine Development developed a COVID-19 vaccine technology at the Feigin Center, administered to 100 million people globally, made it even more special.”
The Annual Ralph D. Feigin Memorial Grand Rounds not only honored the legacy of Dr. Feigin but also reaffirmed the commitment of Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital to advancing pediatric health care through education, research and innovation.
Held weekly on Fridays, Baylor College of Medicine’s Pediatric Grand Rounds, provided by Texas Children’s Hospital, are designed to utilize current medical literature to inform physicians, residents and fellows on advancements in the field. Click here to learn more.