Indrajit Majumdar MBBS
Indrajit Majumdar
MBBS
Clinical Associate Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Pediatric Diabetes; Pediatric Endocrinology; Pediatrics
Professional Summary:
As a pediatrician specializing in treating hospitalized patients, I care for children, including neonates with various serious medical conditions requiring inpatient care. I work closely with community pediatricians to provide care for these newborns and for other children who need hospitalization.
I am additionally board certified in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes. As a pediatric endocrinologist, I manage children and adolescents, both as inpatients and outpatients, with various endocrinological and metabolic disorders. I am particularly involved in the care of youths with juvenile diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, calcium and bone disorders, abnormalities of growth and puberty, and disorders of sex development.
I serve as the program coordinator at the Diabetes Center of the John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital (OCH) for the American Diabetes Association’s Educational Recognition Program. I supervise the diabetes self-care management education provided by the center’s certified diabetes educators and nutritionists to young people diagnosed with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Additionally, I coordinate quality improvement projects that are focused on improving diabetes care delivery.
As an assistant professor of pediatrics at UB and a member of the Teaching Interest Group at OCH, I educate and train medical students, residents and fellows and devise methodologies to improve learning. I supplement my core lectures with targeted bedside teaching.
I conduct clinical research and publish on various aspects of general pediatrics and pediatric endocrinology. My current focus is on the prevention of abnormal weight gain in children and adolescents with new onset type 1 diabetes. I also mentor UB medical students in research on topics such as evaluating the current level of diabetes care provided at our diabetes center and our efforts to improve diabetes self-care.
Education and Training:
- Fellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, University at Buffalo (2012)
- Fellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, University at Buffalo (2011)
- Residency, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2008)
- Internship, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2006)
- Residency, Pediatrics, University of Delhi (2002)
- MD, Pediatrics, University of Delhi (2002)
- Internship, Medicine/Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College (1999)
- MBBS, Medicine/Surgery, University of Delhi (1999)
Employment:
- Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2018-present)
- Medical Director, Children‘s Healthy Weigh of Buffalo, Oishei Children's Hospital (2014-present)
- Attending Physician, Endocrinology/Diabetes, UBMD Pediatrics, Oishei Children‘s Hospital (2012-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2012–2018)
- Pediatric Registrar, Pediatrics, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Center for Child Health, India (2002–2005)
Awards and Honors:
- The Endocrine Society (ENDO 2011): Clinical Fellows Travel Grant (2011)
- Pediatric Endocrine Society: Travel Grant (2011)
- The Eastern Society for Pediatric Research: Trainee Travel Award (2011)
- The Endocrine Society (ENDO 2010): Clinical Fellows Travel Grant (2010)
- The Endocrine Trainee Day: Class of 2010 (2010)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Thomas F. Frawley, MD, Residency Research Fellowship (2010)
- LWPES/ESPE 8th Joint Meeting: Travel Grant (2009)
- Indiana University School of Medicine (Diabetes Update 2009): Travel Grant (2009)
- Indian Academy of Pediatrics: Dr. Satya Gupta Award - Best Original Research (2001)
Research Expertise:
- Growth hormone deficiency
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Weight management and obesity
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- January 2017–January 2020
A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized, Multi-Center Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Exenatide Once Weekly in Adolescents with Type 2 Diabetes and Clinical Study
AstraZeneca
Role: Co-Investigator - December 2016–May 2019
Targeting Polyamines Using DFMO in Persons with T1D
Indiana University Board of Trustees
Role: Co-Investigator
$48,953 - December 2016–December 2018
A 6-Month, Multi-Center, Randomized, Open-Label, 2-Arm, Parallel Group Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of a New Formulation of Insulin Glargine and Lantus Injected Once Daily in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
Sanofi
Role: Co-Investigator - November 2016–November 2018
Effect of Liraglutide for Weight Management in Pubertal Adolescent Subjects with Obesity. A 56-Week, Double-Blind, Randomized, Parallel Group, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-National Trial
NovoNordisk
Role: Co-Investigator - July 2017–June 2018
Faster Aspart in Type 1 Diabetes, Onset 7
Novo Nordisk
Role: Co-Investigator
$292,500 - September 2008–June 2018
Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet
National Institutes of Health
Role: Co-Investigator
$421,720 - May 2016–May 2018
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Assess Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of Liraglutide in Obese Children Aged 7 to 11 Years
Novo Nordisk
Role: Co-Investigator - 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/Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Role: Co-Investigator
$318,867 - August 2017
Genetic Testing and Phenotypic Characterization of Severely Obese Pediatric and Adult Volunteers
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals
Role: Principal Investigator - April 2017
Role of Contingency Management in the Treatment of Youth and Their Parents in a Pediatric Tertiary Care Weight Management Program
University at Buffalo Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Role: Principal Investigator
$42,000 - January 2015
Effect of Liraglutide for Weight Management in Paediatric Subjects with Prader-Willi Syndrome
Novo Nordisk
Role: Co-Investigator
$12,800 - August 2010
Type 1 Diabetes Exchange
Jaeb Center for Health Research
Role: Co-Investigator
$422,037
Journal Articles:
- Cairo SB, Majumdar I, Pryor A, Posner AR, Harmon CM, Rothstein DH, Delivery of Surgical Care Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Surgery. Response to Letter to the Editor; Comments on "Challenges in Transition of Care for Pediatric Patients after Weight-Reduction Surgery: a Systematic Review and Recommendations for Comprehensive Care". Obes Surg. 2018.
- Cairo SB, Majumdar I, Pryor A, Posner AR, Harmon CM, Rothstein DH, Delivery of Surgical Care Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Surgery. Challenges in Transition of Care for Pediatric Patients after Weight-Reduction Surgery: a Systematic Review and Recommendations for Comprehensive Care. Obes Surg. 2018; 28(4).
- Majumdar I, Black TA, Nair J. Hypernatremia Management: Focus on Etiology. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018; 57(1).
- Majumdar I, Wagner SL. Kawasaki Disease Masquerading as Hepatitis: A Diagnostic Challenge for Pediatricians. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2016; 55(1).
- Majumdar I, Bethin KE, Quattrin T. Weight trajectory of youth with new-onset type 1 diabetes comparing standard and enhanced dietary education. Endocrine. 2015; 49(1).
- Majumdar I, Mastrandrea LD. Serum sphingolipids and inflammatory mediators in adolescents at risk for metabolic syndrome. Endocrine. 2012; 41(3).
- Majumdar I, Hartley-McAndrew ME, Weinstock AL. Central nervous system herpes simplex virus infection in afebrile children with seizures. J Child Neurol. 2012; 27(4).
- Majumdar I, Mastrandrea LD. Lingual thyroid as a cause of primary hypothyroidism: congenital hypothyroidism in the neonatal period and beyond. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2010; 49(9).
- Majumdar I, Sachdev A, Gupta D, Chugh K. To evaluate the impact of initial chest radiograph on final outcome of ventilated patients. Indian J Crit Care Med. 2005; 9(2).
- Majumdar I, Paul P, Talib VH, Ranga S. The effect of iron therapy on the growth of iron-replete and iron-deplete children. J Trop Pediatr. 2003; 49(2).
Books and Book Chapters:
- Bethin KE, Majumdar I, Muglia LJ. "Adrenal Insufficiency". Pediatric Endocrinology: A Practice Clinical Guide, 3rd Edition. 2018.
- Majumdar I, Mazur T. "Management of Infants Born with Disorders/Differences of Sex Development". Pediatric Endocrinology: A Practice Clinical Guide, 3rd Edition. 2018.
- Majumdar I, Quattrin T. "Obesity". Succint Pediatrics: Evaluation and Management for Common and Critical Care. 2015.
- Majumdar I, Mazur T. "Management Of Infants Born With Disorders Of Sex Development". Pediatric Endocrinology: A Practical Clinical Guide, Second Edition. 2013.
Professional Memberships:
- American Diabetes Association (2014–present)
- The Endocrine Society (2009–present)
- Pediatric Endocrine Society (2009–present)
- American Academy of Pediatrics (2005–present)
- Indian Academy of Pediatrics (2001–present)
Presentations:
- "Changes in Transient Elastography in Obese Youth With Intensive Weight Management" Obesity Week, The Obesity Society (2018)
- "Role of Dual Contingency Management for Weight Management in Disadvantaged Families: A Pilot Study" Obesity Week, The Obesity Society (2018)
- "Role of Contingency Management in the Treatment of Youth and Their Parents in a Pediatric Tertiary Care Weight Management Program" Clinical and Translational Research Colloquium, University at Buffalo (2018)
- "Multidisciplinary Approach for Management of Obesity in Youth and Their Families" Pediatric Grand Rounds, University of Alabama at Birmingham (2018)
- "Body Composition Analysis in Management of Youth with Extreme Obesity and Association with Metabolic Outcomes" ENDO 2018, Endocrine Society (2018)
- "Does Thyrotropin Concentrations Correlate with Body Mass Index and Affected by Weight Loss in Youth with Extreme Obesity?" ENDO 2018, Endocrine Society (2018)
- "Rare Cause of Maternal Virilization and Ambiguous Genitalia in Neonates" Annual Conference, Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2018)
- "Multidisciplinary Weight Management in Obese Youth: Effectivity and Acceptability" Obesity Week, The Obesity Society (2017)
- "High Diabetes Self-Efficacy and Quality of Life Scores are Not Sufficient to Achieve Optimal Glycemic Control in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes" 77th Scientific Sessions, American Diabetes Association (2017)
- "Multidisciplinary Approach for Management of Childhood Obesity: What Have We Achieved and Where Do We Go Next?" Spring Clinical Day, University at Buffalo (2017)
- "Children's Hospital Program Helps Kids Tackle Obesity" Media Interview, Buffalo News (2016)
- "Weight Management at Children‘s Healthy Weigh of Buffalo" Media Interview, Kiss 98.5 (2016)
- "Management of Obesity in Youth – A Multidisciplinary Approach in Western NY" Pediatric Grand Rounds, Golisano Children's Hospital (2016)
- "Weight Management of Youth in Western New York" Media Interview, Great Lakes Health Radio (2016)
- "Obesity Epidemic in Youth: What Can We Do in Western New York?" Pediatric Grand Rounds, Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2016)
- "Evaluation of Multidisciplinary Intervention on Body Mass Index Trajectory in Youth with Obesity" Spring Clinical Day, University at Buffalo (2016)
- "Globe Subluxation in a Pediatric Patient Presenting with Minimal Signs of Thyroid Orbitopathy" ENDO 2016, Endocrine Society (2016)
- "Obesity Epidemic in Children" Channel 4 News Interview, WIVB (2015)
- "Management of Obesity in Youth" Children's Telethon Interview, WIVB (2015)
- "Diabetes Mellitus - What is New?" Pediatric Grand Rounds, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo (2014)
- "Are Youth with Diabetes Aware of Glycemic Control and Comprehensive Diabetes Care? What Can We Do?" ICE/ENDO 2014, Endocrine Society (2014)
- "BMI Trajectory in Youth with New Onset T1DM: Can Increased Knowledge and Dietary Counseling Help?" ENDO 2013, Endocrine Society (2013)
- "Are Children with Type 1 Diabetes Obese: What Can We Do?" Pediatric Grand Rounds, Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2012)
- "Are Children Newly Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Overweight?" 72nd Scientific Sessions, American Diabetes Association (ADA) (2012)
- "Infants and Children with Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism - A Case Series" ENDO 2011, Endocrine Society (2011)
- "Association of Serum Sphingolipids and Serum Adipocytokines with Insulin Resistance In Adolescents at Risk for Metabolic Syndrome" Pediatric Grand Rounds, Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2011)
- "Association of Serum Sphingolipids and Serum Adipocytokines with Insulin Resistance in Adolescents" Annual Conference, Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2011)
- "Serum Sphingolipids and Serum Inflammatory Mediators in Adolescents at Risk for Metabolic Syndrome" ENDO 2010, Endocrine Society (2010)
- "Premature Neonate with Disorder of Sexual Development and Absent Adrenal Glands" ENDO 2009, Endocrine Society (2009)
- "Incidence of CNS Herpes Infection in Children Presenting with Afebrile Seizures" 62nd Annual Meeting, American Epilepsy Society, 2nd Biennial North American Regional Epilepsy Congress (2008)
- "Incidence of CNS Herpes Infection in Children Presenting with Afebrile Seizures" Senior Research Day Presentation, University at Buffalo (2008)
- "Effect of Interferon Therapy on Hepatitis C Infection" 2nd World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (2004)
- "The Effect of Iron Therapy on the Growth of Iron-replete and Iron-deplete Children" 39th National Conference, Indian Academy of Pediatrics (2002)
- "Systemic Lupus Erythematosus" Regional Meeting of the Delhi Branch, Indian Academy of Pediatrics (2000)
Service Activities:
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Faculty Council; Member (2017–2019)
- International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2017)
- PLOS One; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2016)
- Clinical Pediatrics; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2015–present)
- Pediatric Endocrine Society: Pediatric and Practitioner Education Committee; Committee Member (2015–2016)
- The Endocrine Society: Annual Meeting Abstracts; Reviewer (2015)
- Oishei Children's Hospital: Diabetes Self Care Management Education Program; Coordinator (2014–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Endocrinology Clinical Competency Committee; Committee Member (2014–present)
- American Diabetes Association: Education Recognition Program - Oishei Children’s Hospital Diabetes Center; Program Coordinator (2012–present)
- Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo: Teaching Interest Group; Member (2012–2015)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Resident Recruitment Committee; Committee Member (2012–present)
- American Diabetes Association: Camp Aspire Medical Team; Member (2008–2011)