Indrajit Majumdar M.B.B.S, M.D.
Indrajit Majumdar
M.B.B.S, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Obesity; Pediatric Diabetes; Pediatric Endocrinology; Pediatrics
Contact Information
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This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
View this physician on UBMDProfessional Summary:
I am board certified in pediatrics, pediatric endocrinology and Obesity Medicine. 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 was responsible for the development of the diabetes self-care management education program at the Diabetes Center of the Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. Subsequently, our diabetes center was recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for the Education Recognition Program. I am the Program Coordinator at the Diabetes Center of the Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo for the program. I am in charge of the diabetes self-care management education provided by the center’s certified diabetes educators and nutritionists to youth diagnosed with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Additionally, I develop and run quality improvement projects that focus on diabetes care delivery in the Diabetes Center.
In my role as an American Board of Obesity Medicine certified physician and a pediatric bariatrician, I worked with the Kaleida Health Foundation and Department of Pediatric Surgery at the Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo to develop a multi-disciplinary weight management center for children and adolescents. With my unique qualifications and board certifications, I am the medical director of the program. The center has become the regional referral center designed to manage youth with obesity and obesity-related co-morbidities. A select population of the youth undergo bariatric surgery. As the medical director, I am responsible for the medical care of youth followed at the center, which includes the care of children undergoing bariatric surgery. Additionally, I have administrative responsibilities including, but not limited to, coordination of care between the various providers, management of budget, review of the revenue cycles, and evaluation and management of quality of care.
I conduct clinical research and publish on various aspects of general pediatrics and pediatric endocrinology. My current focus is Obesity Management and Diabetes in children and adolescents.
I also mentor UB medical students, pediatric residents, pediatric surgical residents, and pediatric endocrine fellows in research on topics related to diabetes and obesity.
Education and Training:
- Certificate, Board Certification, American Board of Obesity Medicine (2017)
- 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)
- MD, Pediatrics, University of Delhi (2002)
- Residency, Pediatrics, University of Delhi (2002)
- Medicine/Surgery, University of Delhi (1999)
- Internship, Medicine/Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College (1999)
Employment:
- Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2018-present)
- Medical Director, Children‘s Healthy Weigh of Buffalo, Oishei Children's Hospital (2014-present)
- Attending Physician, Endocrinology/Diabetes, Oishei Children‘s Hospital (2012-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2012–2018)
- Pediatric Registrar, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Center for Child Health (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 Trainee Day: Class of 2010 (2010)
- The Endocrine Society (ENDO 2010): Clinical Fellows Travel Grant (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
UB 2020 Strategic Strengths:
- Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- August 2017–May 2020
Genetic Testing and Phenotypic Characterization of Severely Obese Pediatric and Adult Volunteers
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals
Role: Principal Investigator - May 2015–February 2020
Targeting Polyamines Using DFMO in Persons with T1D
Indiana University Board of Trustees
Role: Co-Investigator
$93,769 - 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 - January 2015–September 2019
Effect of Liraglutide for Weight Management in Paediatric Subjects with Prader-Willi Syndrome
Novo Nordisk
Role: Co-Investigator
$12,800 - 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 - April 2017–June 2018
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 - 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
Role: Co-Investigator
$318,867 - March 2021
Extension study for Setmelanotide ( RM- 493-022)
Rhythm Pharmaceutical
Role: Principal Investigator - October 2020
Basket Study: Setmelanotide ( RM- 493-014) Phase 2 Treatment Trial in Patients with Rare Genetic Disorders of Obesity
Rhythm Pharmaceutical
Role: Principal Investigator - August 2010
Type 1 Diabetes Exchange
Jaeb Center for Health Research
Role: Co-Investigator
$422,037 - September 2008
Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet
National Institutes of Health
Role: Co-Investigator
$421,720
Journal Articles:
- Majumdar I, Espino B, Harmon CM. (2021) Pediatric multidisciplinary weight management - how can we improve further?. Endocrine (Sep)
- Shelat T, Mastrandrea LD, Majumdar I, Quattrin T. (2021) Perceptions of Diabetes Self-Efficacy and Glycemic Control in Youth With Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes spectrum : a publication of the American Diabetes Association (Aug), 34(3): 313-320. doi:10.2337/ds20-0035
- Lamoshi A, Chen M, Majumdar I, Harmon CM. (2020) Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents. Curr Treat Options Peds (May)(6): 140–154. doi:10.1007/s40746-020-00196-2
- Kelly AS, Auerbach P, Barrientos-Perez M, Gies I, Hale PM, Marcus C, Mastrandrea LD, Prabhu N, Arslanian S, NN8022-4180 Trial Investigators. (2020) A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Liraglutide for Adolescents with Obesity. N Engl J Med. 2020 (Mar)(382): 2117-2128. doi:0.1056/NEJMoa1916038
- Miller KM, Hermann J, Foster N, Hofer SE, Rickels MR, Danne T, Clements MA, Lilienthal E, Maahs DM, Holl RW, T1D Exchange and DPV Registries. (2020) Longitudinal Changes in Continuous Glucose Monitoring Use Among Individuals With Type 1 Diabetes: International Comparison in the German and Austrian DPV and U.S. T1D Exchange Registries. Diabetes Care. Diabetes Care (Jan), 1(43): e1-e2. doi:10.2337/dc19-1214
- Majumdar I, Espino B, Bianco K, Epstein J, Mamilly L, Harmon CM. (2019) Multi-disciplinary weight management compared to routine care in youth with obesity: what else should be monitored?. Endocrine (Aug), 65(2): 263-269.
- Alsaleem M, Miller DE, Saadeh L, Majumdar I. (2019) Aromatase deficiency: a rare cause of maternal virilisation and ambiguous genitalia in neonates. BMJ Case Rep (Jun), 12(6)
- 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. (2018) 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 (Jun).
- 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. (2018) Challenges in Transition of Care for Pediatric Patients after Weight-Reduction Surgery: a Systematic Review and Recommendations for Comprehensive Care. Obes Surg (Apr), 28(4): 1149-1174.
- Majumdar I, Black TA, Nair J. (2018) Hypernatremia Management: Focus on Etiology. Clin Pediatr (Phila) (Jan), 57(1): 96-98.
- Majumdar I, Wagner SL. (2016) Kawasaki Disease Masquerading as Hepatitis: A Diagnostic Challenge for Pediatricians. Clin Pediatr (Phila) (Jan), 55(1): 73-75.
- Majumdar I, Bethin KE, Quattrin T. (2015) Weight trajectory of youth with new-onset type 1 diabetes comparing standard and enhanced dietary education. Endocrine (May), 49(1): 155-162.
- Majumdar I, Mastrandrea LD. (2012) Serum sphingolipids and inflammatory mediators in adolescents at risk for metabolic syndrome. Endocrine (Jun), 41(3): 442-449.
- Majumdar I, Hartley-McAndrew ME, Weinstock AL. (2012) Central nervous system herpes simplex virus infection in afebrile children with seizures. J Child Neurol (Apr), 27(4): 445-450.
- Majumdar I, Mastrandrea LD. (2010) Lingual thyroid as a cause of primary hypothyroidism: congenital hypothyroidism in the neonatal period and beyond. Clin Pediatr (Phila) (Sep), 49(9): 885-888.
- Majumdar I, Sachdev A, Gupta D, Chugh K. (2005) To evaluate the impact of initial chest radiograph on final outcome of ventilated patients. Indian J Crit Care Med (Apr), 9(2): 77-80.
- Majumdar I, Paul P, Talib VH, Ranga S. (2003) The effect of iron therapy on the growth of iron-replete and iron-deplete children. J Trop Pediatr (Apr), 49(2): 84-88.
Books and Book Chapters:
- Majumdar I, Mazur T. (2018) In: "Management of Infants Born with Disorders/Differences of Sex Development". Springer, 617-640.
- Bethin KE, Majumdar I, Muglia LJ. (2018) In: "Adrenal Insufficiency". Springer, 285-310.
- Majumdar I, Quattrin T. (2015) In: "Obesity". American Academy of Pediatrics, 415-428.
- Majumdar I, Mazur T. (2013) In: "Management Of Infants Born With Disorders Of Sex Development". Humana Press, 423-440.
Professional Memberships:
- American Diabetes Association (2014–present)
- Pediatric Endocrine Society (2009–present)
- The Endocrine Society (2009–present)
- American Academy of Pediatrics (2005–present)
- Indian Academy of Pediatrics (2001–present)
Presentations:
- "How Can We Effectively Manage Obesity In Youth In Our Busy Practices" Grand Rounds (2021)
- "Overeating and under-exercising" Presentation for UB faculty (2021)
- "Obesity in Youth and Pre/Diabetes. Youth Onset Obesity" CME. Hosted by Independent Health (2021)
- "Endocrine Effects of Obesity" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2020)
- "Diagnosis and Management of Metabolic Syndrome and Dyslipidemia in Pediatric Patients" National Conference and Exhibition; American Academy of Pediatrics (2019)
- "Endocrine Issues in Obesity: When to Consult a Specialist" National Conference and Exhibition; American Academy of Pediatrics (2019)
- "Childhood Obesity" Healthy U Series; Kaleida Health (2019)
- "Obesity in Youth: Why Are We Failing and What Can Be Done?" Community Pediatrician Presentation; Delaware Pediatrics (2019)
- "Management of Obesity in Youth" School-Based Health Program Nurse Practitioners; Buffalo Public Schools (2019)
- "Management of Obesity in Youth" Healthy U Series; Kaleida Health (2018)
- "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; University at 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" Media Interview; WIVB Channel 4 News (2015)
- "Management of Obesity in Youth" Media Interview; Variety Club; Variety Kids Telethon (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; University at 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; University at 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–present)
- PLOS One; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2016–present)
- 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)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Endocrinology Clinical Competency Committee; Committee Member (2014–present)
- Oishei Children's Hospital: Diabetes Self Care Management Education Program; Coordinator (2014–present)
- Education Recognition Program- American Diabetes Association; Program Coordinator (2013–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)