William A. Zorn PhD

William Zorn

William A. Zorn
PhD

Clinical Associate Professor

Department of Pediatrics

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences


Specialty/Research Focus

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine; Neonatology; Pediatrics

Contact Information
UBMD Pediatrics
Division of Neonatology
1001 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14222
Phone: (716) 323-0260
Fax: (716) 323-0294
zor@buffalo.edu



Education and Training:

  • Internship, Psychology, University at Buffalo (1980)
  • PhD, Counseling 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 Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2001-present)
  • Adjunct Professor, Department of Respiratory Care, Erie Community College (1995-present)
  • Adjunct Professor, Educational Psychology, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1980-present)
  • Adjunct Professor, Psychology, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (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, Early Developmental Screening and Diagnostic Services (1978-present)
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (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

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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)
  • Western New York Perinatal Bereavement Network; Chair (1986–present)
  • Niagara County Interagency Coordinating Committee on Services for High Risk Neonates and Families; Co-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)

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Contact Information

UBMD Pediatrics
Division of Neonatology
1001 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14222
Phone: (716) 323-0260
Fax: (716) 323-0294
zor@buffalo.edu