William A. Zorn PhD
William A. Zorn
PhD
Clinical Associate Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine; Neonatology; Pediatrics
Education and Training:
- PhD, Counseling Psychology, University at Buffalo (1980)
- Internship, Psychology, University at Buffalo (1980)
- Internship, Psychology, University at Buffalo (1979)
- Internship, Psychology, Albany County Medical Health Clinic (1977)
- Internship, Psychology, Manands Sheltered Workshop (1977)
- MS, Rehabilitation Counseling, State University of New York at Albany (1977)
- Internship, Rehabilitation Counselor, Association for the Blind of Rochester (1975)
- BS, Pre-Veterinarian Science, University of Georgia (1970)
Employment:
- Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2001-present)
- Adjunct Professor, Department of Respiratory Care, Erie Community College (1995-present)
- Adjunct Professor, Psychology, University at Buffalo (1980-present)
- Adjunct Professor, Educational Psychology, University at Buffalo (1980-present)
- Allied Medical Specialist, Oishei Children's Hospital (1980-present)
- Director, Family Services and Neonatal Follow-Up Program, Oishei Children's Hospital (1980-present)
- Director, Division of Neonatology and Developmental Pediatrics, Early Developmental Screening and Diagnostic Services (1978-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (1980–2001)
- Interdisciplinary Programs Coordinator, Robert Warner Early Challenges Center, Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (1996–1998)
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- January 2006–January 2007
OSHI Fund
Role: Co-Investigator
$50,000 - January 1980–January 2006
Early Childhood Direction Center
NYS Department of Education
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$2,923,860
Journal Articles:
- Driscoll WR, Cummings JJ, Zorn WA. Aluminum toxicity in preterm infants. N Engl J Med. 1997; 337(15).
- Msall ME, Buck GM, Rogers BT, Merke DP, Wan CC, Catanzaro NL, Zorn WA. Multivariate risks among extremely premature infants. J Perinatol. 1994; 14(1).
- Rogers BT, Booth LJ, Duffy LC, Hassan MB, McCormick P, Snitzer J, Zorn WA. Parents' developmental perceptions and expectations for their high-risk infants. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 1992; 13(2).
- Msall ME, Buck GM, Rogers BT, Merke D, Catanzaro NL, Zorn WA. Risk factors for major neurodevelopmental impairments and need for special education resources in extremely premature infants. J Pediatr. 1991; 119(4).
- Lacey DJ, Topper WH, Buckwald S, Zorn WA, Berger PE. Preterm very-low-birth-weight neonates: relationship of EEG to intracranial hemorrhage, perinatal complications, and developmental outcome. Neurology. 1986; 36(8).
- Buckwald S, Zorn WA, Egan EA. Mortality and follow-up data for neonates weighing 500 to 800 g at birth. Am J Dis Child. 1984; 138(8).
Presentations:
- "Early Intervention in the Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery" Invited Presentation, Niagara County Early Intervention Board (2008)
- "Parental Stress and Communication" Invited Presentation, Olean General Hospital, Respiratory Care Department (2008)
- "Parental Stress in the Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery" Time to Grow Program, Niagara County Early Intervention Board (2008)
- "Early Intervention in the Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery" WNY Regional Early Intervention Annual Meeting, Genesee Community College (2007)
- "Medical Ethics" Invited Presentation, Olean General Hospital, Respiratory Care Therapists (2007)
- "Early Interventions" Invited Presentation, Early Intervention Providers of Niagara County (2007)
Service Activities:
- Niagara County Health Department: Early Intervention; Advisory Board (1994–present)
- Technology Dependent Committee; Consultant (1989–present)
- Craniofacial Center of Western New York; Consultant (1988–1998)
- Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo: Bereavement Team; Co-Chair (1986–1996)
- Blind Association of Western New York: Preschool Program; Consultant (1986–1990)
- Niagara County Interagency Coordinating Committee on Services for High Risk Neonates and Families; Co-Chair (1986–present)
- Western New York Perinatal Bereavement Network; Chair (1986–present)
- Western New York Sudden Infant Death Advisory Council; Member (1986–present)
- Erie County Dept of Health: Maternal and Infant Care Project; Consultant (1980–1997)
- SHARE Parent Group of Buffalo, NY; Consultant (1980–1996)
- Medaille College: Child and Youth Services; Board of Directors (1980–1989)
- University at Buffalo: WBFO (FM 88.7); Board of Directors (1980–1989)
- New York State Department of Education: Early Childhood Direction Center; Consultant (1980–present)