Kathleen E. Bethin MD, PhD

Kathleen Bethin

Kathleen E. Bethin
MD, PhD

Clinical Professor

Department of Pediatrics

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences


Specialty/Research Focus

Pediatric Diabetes; Pediatric Endocrinology; Pediatrics

Contact Information
UBMD Pediatrics
Division of Endocrinology/Diabetes
1001 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14203
Phone: (716) 323-0170
Fax: (716) 323-0297
kebethin@buffalo.edu
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Professional Summary:

I see patients at the UBMD Pediatrics outpatient center at Conventus and at the John R. Oishei Children‘s Hospital. I also have a monthly outreach clinic in Olean, NY. My clinical expertise includes diabetes, adrenal disorder, delayed and early puberty, problems with growth, thyroid disease and obesity.

I spend a significant amount of time conducting clinical research. My research projects are related to Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, obesity and early puberty. I am the local principal investigator for the Type 1 Diabetes Exchange Clinic Registry, a research network of over 26,000 patients with Type 1 diabetes from across the country. The purpose of this clinic registry is to improve the care of persons with Type 1 diabetes by sharing best practices and answering important clinical questions through research. My role is to supervise a team of research assistants and make sure that we protect patient privacy, maintain patient volunteer safety and follow protocols for the study so that the results are valid. Based on my research and clinical expertise, I have written many chapters about adrenal disease, early puberty and general endocrinology that have been published in medical textbooks.

As the fellowship program director for the Division of Endocrinology in the Department of Pediatrics, I supervise and monitor the training of the pediatric endocrinology fellows. I teach pediatric endocrinology to medical students and residents, primarily as a preceptor in clinic, though I also lecture in the classroom setting.

I introduce the field to undergraduate students by allowing them to shadow me in clinic. In addition, I participate in medical career panels for undergraduates.

Education and Training:

  • Certificate, Leadership Advantage Program, Pediatric Endocrine Society (2020)
  • Certificate, Novel Approaches to Clinical Trials Recruitment Program, UB (2017)
  • Certificate, Quality Improvement/ Patient Safety Development Program, UB (2015)
  • Certificate, Medical Educators, Royal College of Physicians (2012)
  • Fellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, Washington University in St. Louis (2000)
  • Residency, Pediatrics, Washington University in St. Louis (1997)
  • Internship, Pediatrics, Washington University in St. Louis (1996)
  • MD, Medicine, University at Buffalo, Summa Cum Laude (1995)
  • PhD, Biochemistry, University at Buffalo, Summa Cum Laude (1995)
  • BS, Biochemistry, University at Buffalo (1987)

Employment:

  • Associate Chair for Clinical Affairs- UBMD Outpatient, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2023-present)
  • Associate Chair for Clinical Affairs-UBMD Outpatient, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2023-present)
  • Fellowship Program Director, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2009-present)
  • Clinical Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2019-present)
  • Fellowship Program Director, Endocrinology/Diabetes, University at Buffalo (2009-present)
  • Attending Physician, Endocrinology/Diabetes, Oishei Children's Hospital (2008-present)
  • Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2008–2019)
  • Associate Fellowship Program Director, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2008–2009)
  • Associate Fellowship Program Director, Endocrinology/Diabetes, University at Buffalo (2008–2009)
  • Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine (2003–2008)
  • Instructor, Pediatrics, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2001–2003)
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Awards and Honors:

  • Formal Thank You for Contributions to Clinical Trial (2022)
  • Outstanding Performance Award (2019)
  • T1D Exchange Outstanding Performance Award (2017)
  • T1D Exchange Outstanding Performance Award (2015)
  • T1D Exchange Outstanding Performance Award (2014)
  • T1D Exchange: Outstanding Site Award (2013)
  • March of Dimes: Basil O‘Connor Starter Scholar Research Award (2005-2007) (2005)
  • Women in Endocrinology: Travel Award (2005)
  • Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society: Abbott Clinical Scholar Award (2002-2004) (2002)
  • Washington University in St. Louis: Merck Senior Fellows Award (2000)
  • American Medical Women‘s Association: Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Citation (1995)
  • Emilie Davis Rodenberg Memorial Award for Excellence in the Study of Diabetes (1995)
  • James A. Gibson Anatomical Society (1989)
  • University at Buffalo: Dean‘s Letter of Commendation (1988)
  • Part I of National Boards: Honors (1988)
  • University at Buffalo: University Presidential Honors Scholar (1983-1987) (1987)
  • University at Buffalo: Gilbert Moore Fellow (1987-1989) (1987)
  • University at Buffalo: Dean‘s Letter of Commendation (1987)
  • University at Buffalo: Grace Capen Award (1985)
  • Castle Connolly Medical Ltd: America‘s Top Doctors (2013-2020)
  • Castle Connolly: Exceptional Women in Medicine (2019-2020)
  • Buffalo Spree Magazine: Top Doctors in Western New York (2013-2022)

Research Expertise:

  • Growth hormone deficiency
  • Type 1 diabetes
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Weight management and obesity

Grants and Sponsored Research:

  • January 2021–December 2021
    School Attendance for Children with Type 1 Diabetes during the COVID Pandemic
    Wildermuth Memorial Foundation
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator
    $6,700
  • September 2020–September 2021
    Helmsley Charitable Trust Grant to support Diabetes Centers
    Leona Helmsley Charitable Trust
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $100,000
  • June 2019–September 2021
    A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Comparison of LY900014 to Humalog with an Open-Label Postprandial LY900014 treatment group in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes. PRONTO-Peds 18B-MC-ITSB
    Eli Lilly
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $28,000
  • June 2019–June 2021
    A trial comparing the effect and safety of once weekly dosing of somapacitan with daily Norditropin® in children with growth hormone deficiency (NN8640-4263)
    Novo Nordisk
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $4,273
  • October 2018–January 2021
    A Phase 3, Multicenter, Open-Label, Two-Part Study to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of Leuprolide Acetate 45mg 6-Month Depot Formulation in Children with Central Precocious Puberty (CPP), Study M16-904
    Abbvie
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $10,848
  • September 2010–September 2020
    T1D Exchange Type 1 Diabetes Clinic Network
    Leona Helmsley Foundation/T1D Exchange
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $422,000
  • January 2016–December 2018
    Efficacy and Safety of Faster-acting Insulin Aspart Compared to NovoRapid Both in Combination with Insulin Degludec in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes (onset®7)
    Novo Nordisk
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $173,658
  • September 2008–June 2018
    Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet
    National Institutes of Health
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $421,720
  • January 2012–January 2018
    Residual C-Peptide in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes
    T1D Exchange
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $9,545
  • April 2015–March 2017
    A Phase 2, Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of LX4211 in Young Adult Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Elevated Hemoglobin A1C
    Lexicon Pharmaceuticals
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $318,867
  • January 2016–January 2017
    Glucose Response of G-Pen™ (Glucagon Injection) in Pediatric T1D Patients
    Xeris
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $50,000
  • January 2014–January 2017
    A Randomized, Partial-Blinded, Multi-Center, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of a Human Plasma-Derived, Alpha-Proteinase
    Grifols
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $30,000
  • January 2014–January 2016
    The Effect of Celiac Disease on Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
    T1D Exchange/Helmsley Charitable Foundation
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $10,000
  • January 2014–January 2016
    Racial Differences in Mean CGM Glucose in Relation to HbA1c
    T1D Exchange/Helmsley Charitable Foundation
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $39,600
  • May 2013–April 2015
    Randomized Trial of Metformin as Adjunct Therapy for Overweight Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
    Jaeb Center for Health Research
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $37,288
  • January 2014–January 2015
    Efficacy and Safety of Intranasal Glucagon for Treatment of Induced Hypoglycemia in Adults with Diabetes
    Locemia
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $118,062
  • January 2014–January 2015
    Assessment of Intranasal Glucagon in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
    Locemia
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $37,779
  • January 2012–January 2014
    An Open-Label, Non-Comparative, Multicenter Study on the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Triptorelin Pamoate 22.5 mg 6-Month Formulation in Patients Suffering from Central Precocious Puberty
    Debiopharm
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $25,000
  • January 2010–January 2014
    The Global TEENS Registry Study
    Sanofi-Aventis
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $19,375
  • January 2012–January 2013
    A 26-Week, Multinational, Multi-Center, Open-Labeled, Randomized, Parallel, Efficacy and Safety Comparison of Insulin Degludec and Insulin Determir in Children and Adolescents 1 to Less Than 18 Years with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus on a Basal-Bolus Regimen
    Novo Nordisk
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $31,998
  • January 2006–January 2012
    New York State Center of Excellence for Type 2 Diabetes
    New York State Department of Health
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $550,000
  • December 2021
    An Open-Label, Multi-Center, Single-Dose Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacodynamics, and Pharmacokinetics of Nasal Glucagon in Pediatric Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Aged 1 to <4 years
    Eli Lilly
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $6,245
  • December 2021
    Billing & Equity- financial viability of coaching and enabling equity of healthcare across the pediatric diabetes population
    The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $1,436,000
  • September 2021
    INHALE-1: A 26-week Primary Treatment Phase, with 26-week Extension, Open-label, Randomized Clinical Trial Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Afrezza Versus Rapid-acting Insulin Analog Injections, Both in Combination with a Basal Insulin, in Pediatric Subjects with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    JAEB Center for health research
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $10,268
  • November 2020
    Efficacy and safety of oral semaglutide versus placebo both in combination with metformin and/or basal insulin in children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes (NN9924-4437)”
    Novo Nordisk
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $32,105
  • June 2019
    Diabetes study of liNAgliptin and eMpagliflozin in children and adOlescents (DINAMO) , Protocol Number: 1218:0091
    Boehringer Ingelheim
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $10,000
  • January 2018
    Hybrid Closed Loop Insulin Delivery System Data Collection
    T1D Exchange
    Role: Principal Investigator
  • January 2016
    Validation of Two Measures for Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children, the Treatment Related Impact Measure of Childhood Growth Hormone Deficiency (TRIM-CGHD) and the Treatment Burden Measure of Childhood Growth Hormone Deficiency (TB-CGHD)
    Novo Nordisk
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $9,450
  • January 2015
    Effect of Liraglutide for Weight Management in Paediatric Subjects with Prader-Willi Syndrome
    Novo Nordisk
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $12,800
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Journal Articles:

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Books and Book Chapters:

  • Kathleen Bethin; John S. Fuqua. (2020) Chapter 1: General Concepts and Physiology. In: Pediatric Endocrinology: Principles and Practice, Third Edition. McGraw Hill
  • Bethin KE, Fuqua JS. (2014) General Concepts and Physiology. In: Pediatric Practice: Endocrinology, 2nd Edition. McGraw Hill, 1-26.
  • Bethin KE, Fuqua JS. (2010) General Concepts and Physiology. In: Pediatric Practice: Endocrinology. McGraw Hill, 1-21.
  • Bethin KE, Majumdar I, Muglia L. (2024) Adrenal Insufficiency. In: Pediatric Endocrinology: A Practice Clinical Guide, 4th Edition. Springer Nature
  • Bethin KE, Majumdar I, Muglia LJ. (2018) Adrenal Insufficiency. In: Pediatric Endocrinology: A Practice Clinical Guide, 3rd Edition. Springer Nature, 285-310.
  • Bethin KE, Muglia LJ. (2013) In: "Adrenal Insufficiency".
  • Bethin KE, Bugsby RM. (2008) In: "Paracrine Regulators of Uterine Physiology".
  • Imel EA, Bethin KE. (2007) In: "Etiology of Gonadotropin Dependent Precocious Puberty".
  • Bethin KE, Muglia LJ. (2005) In: "Disorders of the Adrenal Gland".
  • Bethin KE, Muglia LJ. (2003) In: "Adrenal Insufficiency".

Professional Memberships:

  • American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (2016–2018)
  • American Diabetes Association (2012–present)
  • Buffalo Pediatric Society (2008–present)
  • Society for Pediatric Research (2007–present)
  • Society for Gynecological Investigation (2005–2008)
  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine (2001–2002)
  • Women in Endocrinology (2001–present)
  • Pediatric Endocrine Society (1999–present)
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science (1998–2006)
  • The Endocrine Society (1998–present)
  • American Academy of Pediatrics (1995–present)
  • American Medical Association (1988–1997)
  • Medical Society of New York State (1988–1995)
  • American Medical Student Association (1987–1995)
  • American Medical Women’s Association (1987–1991)
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Presentations:

  • "FDA approves first treatment that delays Type 1 diabetes. Why it could be 'game changing'" Quoted in USA Today article on 11/18/2022 (2022)
  • "Financial viability of telehealth services for underserved T1D pediatric populations" Annual Conference of the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists, Baltimore Convention Center (2022)
  • "UBMD PEDIATRICS AND CECELIA HEALTH HELP CHILDREN – TYPE 1 DIABETES" Article about my research featured in Buffalo Healthy Living (2022)
  • "Gender Health in Children" Towards an Integrative Model for Mental Health Professionals in Treating Individuals with Gender Variance. Psychological Association of WNY’s 2022 Spring Conference held at The Reikart Ballroom at Jazzboline, Amherst, NY (2022)
  • "Why Does My 4-Year Old Have Pubic Hair?" Student Endocrinology Exposure Development Program (SEED)- Sponsored by the Pediatric Endocrine Society (2021)
  • "Understanding the Transgender Community" Healthy U- Kaleida Health Program Live-streamed on Facebook (2021)
  • "Today’s Effects of Telehealth When Caring for Diabetic Children in Managed Healthcare Executive" Interviewed for this article in on-line journal (2021)
  • "Meet Your Doctor" Media Interview; In Good Health (2020)
  • "Breakthrough diabetes insulin drug developed with help from Buffalo" Media Interview; Buffalo News (2020)
  • "Buffalo clinical trial contributed to FDA approval for fast-acting insulin for children" Media Interview; Niagara Frontier Publications/WBFO/WKBW Channel 7 News/WENY News (2020)
  • "Childhood Diabetes" Wellness Wednesdays; WNLO CW23 (2019)
  • "Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Care within a Pediatric Neurofibromatosis Clinic" Annual Conference; Children's Tumor Foundation (2019)
  • "HbA1c Trajectories from Time of Diagnosis in Youth with T1D" Annual Meeting; American Diabetes Association (2019)
  • "Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Children with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Type 1 Diabetes II (2018)
  • "Reaching Outcomes in Adolescents with Diabetes: A Pilot Study of Home Family Telehealth Visits" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Telemedicine Poster Cluster (2018)
  • "Clinical Aspects of Growth Hormone Action" 2nd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2018)
  • "Diabetes in Children" 3rd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2018)
  • "Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Treatment of Thyroid Nodules in the Pediatric Population" Bi-Monthly Meeting; Buffalo Pediatric Society (2018)
  • "Diabetes and DKA" Pediatric Resident Lecture; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2017)
  • "Diabetes Research" JDRF-Sponsored Meeting; Western New York School Nurses (2017)
  • "Efficacy and Safety of Sotagliflozin, a Dual SGLT1 and SGLT2 Inhibitor, as Adjunct to Insulin in Young Adults with Poorly Controlled Type 1 Diabetes" 53rd Annual Meeting; European Association for the Study of Diabetes (2017)
  • "Hypercalcemia" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; University at Buffalo (2017)
  • "The T1D Exchange - What Have We Learned?" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2017)
  • "Challenges in Managing Diabetes in Children" Mini Med School; University at Buffalo (2017)
  • "Type 1 Diabetes Research Update" Rochester Annual Meeting; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (2017)
  • "Making the Most of CGM" WNY Summit; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (2017)
  • "Making the Most of CGM" TypeOneNation Summit (2017)
  • "Clinical Aspects of Growth Hormone Action" 2nd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2017)
  • "The Effect of Iatrogenic Chloride Load on Length of Acidosis in Children with Diabetic Ketoacidosis" 46th Annual Congress; Society of Critical Care Medicine (2017)
  • "Diabetes in Children" 3rd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2016)
  • "Diabetes in Children" 3rd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2016)
  • "Medical Transition in Adolescents" Gender Nonconformity: A Community Response to a Vulnerable Population; Center for Psychosexual Health (2016)
  • "DSDs" Pediatric Resident Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2016)
  • "Emerging Technologies in Diabetes" Western New York School Nurse In-Service Event; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (2016)
  • "Endocrinology and Transgender Youth" Family Conference; Children's Growth Foundation (2016)
  • "Turner Syndome" 2nd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2016)
  • "Clinical Aspects of Growth Hormone Action" 2nd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2016)
  • "A Puzzle Solver" Media Interview; Buffalo Spree (2016)
  • "Diabetes in Children" 3rd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2015)
  • "Stature - The Long and Short of It" Pediatric Resident Lecture; University at Buffalo (2015)
  • "Glucagon Nasal Powder: An Effective Alternative to Intramuscular Glucagon in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes" 51st Annual Meeting; European Association for the Study of Diabetes (2015)
  • "ATA Guidelines for Children - Thyroid Nodules and DTC" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; University at Buffalo (2015)
  • "Intranasal Glucagon" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; University at Buffalo (2015)
  • "Effect of Metformin on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Overweight and Obese Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes" 75th Scientific Sessions; American Diabetes Association (2015)
  • "Glucagon Nasal Powder: An Effective Alternative to Intramuscular Glucagon in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes" 75th Scientific Sessions; American Diabetes Association (2015)
  • "SGLT2/SGLT1 Inhibitors" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; University at Buffalo (2015)
  • "Turner Syndrome" 2nd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2015)
  • "Abnormal Mental Status and Urticaria - Consider Hashimoto‘s Encephalopathyin the Differential Diagnosis" ENDO 2015; Endocrine Society (2015)
  • "Fatigue" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; University at Buffalo (2015)
  • "Metformin as an Adjunct Therapy Does Not Improve Glycemic Control among Overweight Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)" ENDO 2015; Endocrine Society (2015)
  • "Clinical Aspects of Growth Hormone Action" 2nd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2015)
  • "Intranasal Glucagon for Treatment of Insulin-Induced Hypoglycemia in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes: A Randomized, Cross-Over Non-Inferiority Study" Annual Conference; Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes (2015)
  • "DKA" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2015)
  • "A Dog for Jack" Media Interview; WGRZ Channel 2 News (2014)
  • "Diabetes" Pediatric Resident and Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2014)
  • "Diabetes in Children" 3rd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2014)
  • "DKA" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow and Pediatric Intensivist Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2014)
  • "Thyroid" Pediatric Resident and Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2014)
  • "Cultural Competency" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; University at Buffalo (2014)
  • "Diabetes" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; University at Buffalo (2014)
  • "Disorders of Sexual Differentiation" Pediatric Resident Lecture; University at Buffalo (2014)
  • "Stature - The Long and Short of It" Pediatric Resident Lecture; University at Buffalo (2014)
  • "Endocrine Lab Assays and Genetic Tests" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; University at Buffalo (2014)
  • "Prolonging Honeymoon Phase in T1DM" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; University at Buffalo (2014)
  • "Effect of Vitamin D Deficiency/Insufficiency Treatment on Insulin Resistance in Obese and Overweight Children" ENDO 2014; Endocrine Society (2014)
  • "Turner Syndrome" 2nd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2014)
  • "Clinical Aspects of Growth Hormone Action" 2nd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2014)
  • "Growth Hormone" Adult Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; University at Buffalo (2014)
  • "Adrenal Insufficiency" Pediatric Resident Lecture; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2013)
  • "Stature - The Long and Short of It" Pediatric Resident Lecture; University at Buffalo (2013)
  • "Diabetes In Children" 3rd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2013)
  • "BMI Trajectory in Youth with New Onset T1DM: Can Increased Knowledge and Dietary Counseling Help?" ENDO 2013; Endocrine Society (2013)
  • "Prevalence of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Obese Youth with Type 1 Diabetes" 73rd Scientific Sessions; American Diabetes Association (2013)
  • "A Quality Improvement Project to Improve Care of Critically Ill Children with Suspected Adrenal Insufficiency" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2013)
  • "Turner Syndrome" 2nd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2013)
  • "Clinical Aspects of Growth Hormone Action" 2nd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2013)
  • "Dexamethasone Suppression Tests" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2012)
  • "Adrenal Insufficiency" Pediatric Resident Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2012)
  • "Adrenal Insufficiency in the PICU" Pediatric Endocrinology and PICU Fellow Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2012)
  • "Low Carbohydrate Diet and T1 DM" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2012)
  • "Diabetes in Children" 3rd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2012)
  • "Are Children Newly Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Overweight?" 72nd Scientific Sessions; American Diabetes Association (2012)
  • "Obesity and Metabolic Characteristics of Preschoolers with Poor Dental Health" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2012)
  • "Turner Syndrome" 2nd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2012)
  • "Normal and Abnormal Growth" 2nd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2012)
  • "Overweight in Preschool Children with Poor Dental Health" Department of Social and Preventive Medicine Seminar; University at Buffalo (2012)
  • "Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome" Lecture; Children‘s Psychiatric Center; Pediatricians, Psychiatrists and Nurses (2011)
  • "Correlation of BMI, A1c, and Total Daily Insulin in Children and Young Adults in the T1D Exchange Registry" Annual Meeting; International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (2011)
  • "How to Give a Journal Club" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2011)
  • "Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome" Pediatric Grand Rounds; Mercy Hospital of Buffalo (2011)
  • "Disorders of Sexual Differentiation" Pediatric Resident Lecture; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2011)
  • "Normal and Abnormal Puberty" Pediatric Resident Lecture; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2011)
  • "Diabetes in Children" 3rd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2011)
  • "Preventing Type 2 Diabetes" National Turner Syndrome Support Group Annual Conference; Turner Syndrome Society (2011)
  • "Adrenal Insufficiency in Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2011)
  • "BMI Changes in the First Year of Type 1 Diabetes on Intensive Insulin Therapy" ENDO 2011; Endocrine Society (2011)
  • "CNS Regulators of Appetite" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2011)
  • "Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia" Pediatric Resident Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2011)
  • "Turner Syndrome" 2nd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2011)
  • "Growth Hormone" 2nd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2011)
  • "Normal and Abnormal Growth" 2nd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2011)
  • "Normal and Abnormal Puberty" Pediatric Resident Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2011)
  • "T1D Exchange Clinic Network" Annual Meeting; International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes; Correlation of BMI, A1c, and Total Daily Insulin in Children and Young Adults in the T1D Exchange Registry (2011)
  • "Diabetic Ketoacidosis" Pediatric Resident Lecture; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2010)
  • "Diabetes in Children" 3rd Year Medical Student Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2010)
  • "Higher BMI and Dental Decay May Be Linked" ENDO 2010; Endocrine Society (2010)
  • "Endocrine Laboratory Assays" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2010)
  • "Turner Syndrome" 2nd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2010)
  • "Normal and Abnormal Growth" 2nd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2010)
  • "Type 2 Diabetes and Youth" Pediatrician Lecture; Sister‘s Hospital (2009)
  • "CNS Regulators of Appetite" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2009)
  • "CAH" Pediatric Resident Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2009)
  • "Bone Mineral Density in Children" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2009)
  • "Hypocalcemia" Pediatric Resident Lecture; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2009)
  • "Getting Your Kids to Take Meds" Annual Family Meeting; Children‘s Growth Foundation (2009)
  • "Normal and Abnormal Growth" 2nd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2009)
  • "Endocrine Laboratory Assays" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2008)
  • "Serum vs. Salivary Cortisol" Journal Club; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2008)
  • "Vitamin D: Rickets and Beyond" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2008)
  • "Standard of Care for Girls with Turner Syndrome" Parents of Girls with Turner Syndrome; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2008)
  • "Continuous Glucose Monitoring" Journal Club; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2008)
  • "Diabetes in Children" Family Medicine Resident Lecture; University at Buffalo (2008)
  • "Diagnosing Growth Hormone Deficiency" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2008)
  • "Normal and Abnormal Growth" 1st Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2008)
  • "How to Read a Basic Science Paper" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; Indiana University (2007)
  • "Effect of Labor-Inducing Drugs on the Expression of 3 Implantation Site Transcription Factors in the Gravid Mouse Uterus" 48th Annual Meeting; Midwest Society for Pediatric Research (2007)
  • "Comparison of Implantation Site Transcription Factor Expression in Gravid Wild-Type A and Cox-1 Knockout Mice Near Term" ENDO 2007; Endocrine Society (2007)
  • "Precocious Puberty" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; Indiana University (2007)
  • "Hypopituitarism" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; Indiana University (2007)
  • "Abnormal Uterine Gene Expression During Pregnancy in a Mouse Model of Delayed Parturition" 47th Annual Meeting; Midwest Society for Pediatric Research (2006)
  • "Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia and Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndromes" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; Indiana University (2006)
  • "Labor in Mice. Is it Relevant to Humans?" Pediatric Faculty Research Seminar; Herman B Wells Center for Research; Wells Center for Pediatric Research and Riley Pediatric Community (2006)
  • "Turner Syndrome" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; Indiana University (2005)
  • "Diagnosis and Treatment of Short Stature" Medical Education Series; Serono, Inc. (2005)
  • "Implantation Site Transcription Factors in Late Pregnancy" Faculty Retreat; Herman B Wells Center for Research (2005)
  • "Microarray Analysis of Uterine Gene Expression from the Pregnant Cyclooxygenase-1 Knockout Mouse" ENDO 2005; Endocrine Society (2005)
  • "Microarray Analysis of Uterine Gene Expression from the Pregnant Cyclooxygenase-1 Knockout Mouse" Joint Meeting; American Society for Clinical Investigation/Association of American Physicians (2005)
  • "Precocious Puberty" Family Medicine Resident Lecture; Indiana University (2005)
  • "Adrenal Disorders" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; Indiana University (2005)
  • "Precocious Puberty" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; Indiana University (2004)
  • "Identification and Localization of Transcription Factors that Change between Days 13.5 and 19.0 of Pregnancy in the Mouse Uterus" ENDO 2004; Endocrine Society (2004)
  • "Microarray Analysis of Mouse Uterine Genes during Pregnancy" Annual Meeting; Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society (2004)
  • "Normal and Abnormal Puberty" Clinical Care Conference; Riley Hospital for Children; Community Pediatricians (2004)
  • "Phosphodiesterase in Murine Labor" Faculty Retreat; Herman B Wells Center for Research (2004)
  • "Analysis of Uterine Gene Expression in Normal and Preterm Labor" Pediatric Faculty Research Seminar; Herman B Wells Center for Research; Wells Center for the Pediatric Research and Riley Pediatric Community (2004)
  • "Genetic Analysis of Parturition" Faculty Retreat; Herman B Wells Center for Research (2003)
  • "Turner Syndrome" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; Indiana University (2003)
  • "Adrenal Disorders" Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow Lecture; Indiana University (2003)
  • "Microarray Analysis of Uterine Gene Expression in Mouse and Human Pregnancy" ENDO 2002; Endocrine Society (2002)
  • "Interleukin-6 is an Essential, Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone-Independent, Stimulator of the Adrenal Axis during Inflammation" 82nd Annual Meeting; Endocrine Society (2000)
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Service Activities:

  • 2023 Pediatric Endocrine Society Annual Conference Ad hoc abstract reviewer; Ad hoc abstract reviewer (2023)
  • Dossier Reviewer for Ad hoc Committee for Promotions to Clinical Ranks (UB); Dossier Reviewer for Ad hoc Committee for Promotions to Clinical Ranks (2022)
  • Ad hoc Committee on Promotions to Clinical Ranks; Guest Dossier Reviewer (2022)
  • Mentor for 2nd year medical student, Claire Sucharski; Student Mentor (2022–present)
  • Interviewed as medical expert for article in USA Today regarding FDA approval of teplizumab; Discussant (2022)
  • Invited Panelist for OUTpatient Trans and Non-binary Health Panel; Panelist (2022)
  • Ask Your Diabetes Doctor was featured in the Achieve Newsletter for Avmed members; Interviewed for "Ask Your Diabetes Doctor" as representative of the AAP (2022–present)
  • Dossier Review for Dr. Anshu Gupta at UVA; Dossier Review for promotion (2022)
  • Multi-disciplinary Task Force to develop an evidence-based position statement including guidelines for monitoring thyroid levels in response to the FDA communication re: monitoring thyroid levels after receiving iodinated contrast media; AAP liaison representative on Task Force (2022–present)
  • Co-Chair of Education Committee Pediatric Endocrine Society; Co-Chair (2022–2024)
  • Dossier Review for Dr. Brad Thrasher at University of Louisville; Dossier Review for promotion (2022)
  • Medical Expert on Gender Affirming Therapy Panelist for the PAWNY meeting; Panelist (2022)
  • Biomarin Medical Advisor for Physician Education re: Voxsogu; Medical Advisor for Physician Education (2022)
  • ad hoc abstract reviewer Pediatric Endocrine Society Annual Meeting; ad hoc abstract reviewer (2022)
  • Dossier Review for Dr. Rene Cadzow at D"Youville University; Dossier Review for promotion (2022)
  • Dossier Review for Dr. Daniel Sheehan at URMC; Dossier Review for promotion (2022)
  • reviewed manuscripts for possible publication; Invited reviewer for Diabetes Care (2022–present)
  • Reviewed manuscripts for possible publication; Invited reviewer for Pediatrics (2022–present)
  • Physician Lead of Clinical Operations Committee; Physician lead (2022–present)
  • Abstract reviewer for the Pediatric Endocrine Society 2022 meeting; Abstract Reviewer (2021)
  • Section on Pediatric Trainees-Subspecialty Webinar: Pediatric Endocrinology; Co-presenter (2021)
  • American Board of Pediatrics Panel on setting MOCA standards; Active participant (2021)
  • Dossier Review for Dr. Anisha Patel at Yale University; Dossier Review for promotion (2021)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Annual Celebration of Scholarship; Faculty Facilitator for Posters (2021)
  • Scholarly Exchange Day Facilitator; Poster reviewer/ moderated poster session (2021)
  • Thesis Advisor for Rubia Amin, Masters candidate at D'Youville; Mentor (2021)
  • American Academy of Pediatrics EQIPP- Growth - Addressing Concerns and Management; Reviewer of existing EQIPP course (2021)
  • FDA Network of Experts Program for Type 1 Diabetes; Subject Matter Expert (2021)
  • Provention bio advisory board; Subject Matter Expert (2021)
  • Provention bio medical advisory board; Subject Matter Expert (2020)
  • UBMD Pediatrics Clinical Operations Committee- purpose is to improve clinic flow; Physician Leader (2020–present)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Ad Hoc Committee on Promotions to Clinical Ranks (2019–2022)
  • Ad hoc Committee on Promotions to Clinical Ranks; Dossier reviewer (2019–2022)
  • Dossier review for Dr. Sar Watson at University of Louisville; Dossier Reviewer (2019)
  • Dossier review of Dr. Lisa J. Jacobsen at UB; Dossier Reviewer (2019)
  • American Academy of Pediatrics: Section on Endocrinology Executive Committee; Committee Member (2018–2024)
  • Executive Committee Member American Academy of Pediatrics Section of Endocrinology; Executive Committee Member (2018–present)
  • UBMD Pediatrics: Benefits Committee; Committee Member (2018–2020)
  • University at Buffalo: 2nd Annual Interprofessional Forum - ‘Confronting Opioid Dependence: An Interprofessional Strategy‘ Small Group Facilitator; Faculty Facilitator (2017)
  • ; Member (2017–2020)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Clinical Research Improvement Planning Oversight Committee; Committee Member (2017–2019)
  • EQIPP: Growth Surveillance and Growth Failure Course Revision Committee; Committee Member (2017–2018)
  • University at Buffalo: Annual Institutional Review Committee; Committee Member (2017–2018)
  • Medical Expert for the defense (Burke, Scolamiero and Hurd, LLP) in a medical malpractice case; Medical Expert Witness (2017–2018)
  • Arbor Pharmaceuticals: Precocious Puberty Advisory Board; Board Member (2017)
  • touchEndocrinology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2017–present)
  • Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2017–present)
  • BMC Endocrine Orders; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2017–present)
  • BMC Research Notes; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2017–present)
  • Paediatrics and International Child Health; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2017–present)
  • BMC Genetics; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2017–present)
  • HueTrition; Advisory Board (2017–present)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatrics Teaching Interest Group; Committee Member (2017–present)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Graduate Medical Eduation Quality Improvement Awards Committee; Committee Member (2016)
  • University at Buffalo: 1st Annual Interprofessional Forum - 'Confronting Opioid Dependence: An Interprofessional Strategy' Small Group Facilitator; Faculty Facilitator (2016)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Specialty Speed Networking Event for Medical Students; Volunteer (2016)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Scholarly Oversight Committee (Hari Gourabathini); Committee Member (2015–2018)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: 1st Year Medical Student PBL Case on Osteoporosis Facilitator (2015)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Graduate Medical Education Strategic Planning Retreat; Participant (2015)
  • Cottrill's Pharmacy, Inc.: Medical Advisory Board; Board Member (2015–2017)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Committee to Assist Clinical Informatics with PIF Submission; Committee Member (2015–2016)
  • Journal of Diabetes and Obesity; Editorial Board Member (2015–2016)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatrics Strategic Planning Research Subcommittee; Committee Member (2015)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: GME Strategic Planning Working Group - Population Health; Member (2015)
  • PLoS ONE; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2015–present)
  • D‘Youville College: Health Services Administration; Advisory Board (2015–present)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Resident Grievance Hearing; Chair (2014)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Graduate Medical Education Grievance Committee; Committee Member (2014–2017)
  • NICHD/NCS: Pediatric Endocrinology Terminology Project; Member (2014–2016)
  • Novo Nordisk: Pediatric Diabetes and Obesity Advisory Panel; Member (2014–2015)
  • Pediatric Endocrine Society: Education Committee; Committee Member (2014–present)
  • D‘Youville College: Dissertation Committee (Kaitlin Kraengle); Committee Member (2013–2015)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Program Quality Review Subcommittee; Committee Member (2013–2019)
  • Buffalo State College: Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics; Advisor (2013–2015)
  • T1D Exchange Steering Committee: Metformin Therapy in Overweight Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Study; Committee Member (2013–2014)
  • Cochran Reviews; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2013)
  • BMJ Open; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2013–present)
  • Journal of Public Health Dentistry; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2013–present)
  • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; Board Member (2013–present)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatrics Clinical Care Competency Committee; Committee Member (2013–present)
  • NICHD: Diabetes Working Group - T2D Therapeutics Subgroup; Member (2013–present)
  • University at Buffalo: Undergraduate Student (James Schuler); Student Mentor (2012–2013)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Medical Student (Margaret Zupa) Research and Clinical Mentor (2012)
  • Pediatric Endocrine Society: Year In Review Meeting; Co-Chair (2012)
  • Metformin: Protocol Development Committee for T1D Exchange; Committee Member (2012–2014)
  • EQIPP: Growth Surveillance and Growth Failure Course Development Committee; Committee Member (2012–2013)
  • T1D Exchange Clinic Protocol and Publication Committee; Committee Member (2011–2012)
  • American Academy of Pediatrics: Section of Endocrinology Patient Education Committee; Committee Member (2011–2012)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Ad Hoc Committee for Core Curriculum for Clinical and Translational Research; Committee Member (2011–2012)
  • T1D Exchange Clinic Registration Steering Committee; Committee Member (2011)
  • Diabetes Care; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2011–present)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Resident Master Session - "Problem Based Learning and Improvement" Facilitator (2010–2011)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Medical Student (Michelle Schroeder) Research Mentor (2010)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Ad Hoc Committee on Promotions to Clinical Ranks; Committee Member (2010–2013)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Program Directors Advisory Committee; Chair (2010–2012)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Graduate Medical Education Committee; Committee Member (2010–2012)
  • PediaLink: Online Course E-Learning; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2010)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Residency Program Candidates Interviewer (2010–present)
  • International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2010–present)
  • University at Buffalo: Undergraduate Student (Anne Mogavero) Research Mentor (2009)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Medical Student (Laura Cataldi) Research Mentor (2009–2010)
  • UBMD Pediatrics: Point-of-Care HgbA1c to Pediatric Diabetes Clinic; Coordinator (2009)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Scholarly Exchange Day Research Facilitator (2009–present)
  • Diabetes Day at the Zoo; Presentor (2008)
  • Children‘s Growth Foundation; Advisor (2008–present)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Program Directors Advisory Committee; Committee Member (2008–present)
  • Riley Children‘s Hospital: Scholars Day; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2007)
  • Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2007)
  • Neonatology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2007)
  • Reproduction, Fertility and Development; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2007)
  • Indiana University: Undergraduate Student (Rachel Henegan) Lab Mentor (2006)
  • Indiana University School of Medicine: Medical Student Peer Review Analysis; Advisor (2006–2008)
  • Indiana University School of Medicine: Medical Student Mentoring Program; Student Mentor (2006–2008)
  • The Endocrine Society: Annual Meeting; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2006)
  • Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2006)
  • Midwest Society for Pediatric Research; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2006)
  • Indiana University: Master‘s Student (Lauren Parker) Lab Mentor (2006)
  • ad hoc reviewer for the Medical Care Ombudsman Program.This entailed independent medical reviews; including advisory opinions and external appeals of health care plan coverage denials.; Expert Reviewer for MCMC, an Independent Review Organization (2005–2013)
  • Ball State University: Master‘s Student (Allyson Curtis) Lab Mentor (2005–2006)
  • American Diabetes Association: Camp Warvel; Volunteer (2005)
  • MCMC; Peer Reviewer (2005–2013)
  • Thyroid for Dummies, 2nd Edition; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2005)
  • Society for Pediatric Research: Endocrine/Diabetes Abstracts; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2005)
  • Wells Center: Microscope Task Force; Member (2004)
  • Wells Center: Basement Renovation Task Force; Member (2004)
  • Indiana University School of Medicine: Pediatric Residency Program Interviewer (2004–2008)
  • Indiana University: Adult/Pediatric Endocrine Grand Rounds and Research Seminar; Co-Director (2004–2007)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Adult/Pediatric Endocrinology Grand Rounds and Research Seminar; Co-Director (2004–2007)
  • Wells Center: Technician (Jennifer Hartwell); Student Mentor (2003–2004)

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UBMD Pediatrics
Division of Endocrinology/Diabetes
1001 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14203
Phone: (716) 323-0170
Fax: (716) 323-0297
kebethin@buffalo.edu
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