Thomas A. Black MD, PhD
Thomas A. Black
MD, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
General Pediatrics; Pediatrics
Contact Information
Patient Care
Patient Care
This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
View this physician on UBMDEducation and Training:
- Residency, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2004)
- Internship, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2002)
- MD, Medicine, University at Buffalo (2001)
- PhD, Cellular and Molecular Biology, University at Buffalo/Roswell Park Cancer Institute (2001)
- BS, Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Michigan (1991)
Employment:
- Director, Pediatric Residency Program, University at Buffalo (2019-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2007-present)
- Hospitalist, Oishei Children's Hospital (2007-present)
- Interim Director, Pediatric Residency Program, University at Buffalo (2019)
- Associate Director, Pediatric Residency Program, University at Buffalo (2010–2019)
- Pediatrician, Western New York Pediatric Associates (2004–2007)
Awards and Honors:
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Department of Pediatrics Faculty Teaching Award (2015)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Commendation for Excellence in Teaching (2009)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Department of Pediatrics Faculty Teaching Award (2009)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Department of Pediatrics Faculty Teaching Award (2008)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Department of Pediatrics Faculty Teaching Award (2008)
- University at Buffalo: Siegel Award (2003)
- University at Buffalo: Dean‘s Letter of Commendation (1996)
- James A. Gibson Anatomical Society (1996)
- University at Buffalo: Summer Research Fellowship Program (1996)
- University at Buffalo/Roswell Park Graduate Division: Stanford Henderson Endowed Fellowship (1992)
- University of Michigan: LSA Scholarship (1991)
- University of Michigan: Alumni Giving Scholarship (1986)
- New York State Regents Scholarship (1986)
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- University of Michigan: Engineering Scholarship (1987-1988)
- Buffalo Foundation: Undergraduate Scholarship (1986-1991)
- University of Michigan: Dean‘s List (1986-1991)
Journal Articles:
- Majumdar I, Black TA, Nair J. (2018) Hypernatremia Management: Focus on Etiology. Clin Pediatr (Phila) (Jan), 57(1): 96-98.
- Ryan MJ, Black TA, Millard SL, Gross KW, Hajduczok G. (2002) Endothelin-1 increases calcium and attenuates renin gene expression in As4.1 cells. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol (Dec), 283(6): H2458-H2465.
- Pan L, Black TA, Shi Q, Jones CA, Petrovic N, Loudon J, Kane C, Sigmund CD, Gross KW. (2001) Critical roles of a cyclic AMP responsive element and an E-box in regulation of mouse renin gene expression. J Biol Chem (Dec), 276(49): 45530-45538.
- Pan L, Xie Y, Black TA, Jones CA, Pruitt SC, Gross KW. (2001) An Abd-B class HOX.PBX recognition sequence is required for expression from the mouse Ren-1c gene. J Biol Chem (Aug), 276(35): 32489-32494.
- Abonia JP, Howles PN, Abel KJ, Black TA, Jones Ca, Gross KW. (2001) Evaluating a model of an NRE mediated tissue specific expression of murine renin genes. Hypertension (Jan), 37(1): 105-109.
- Jones CA, Hurley MI, Black TA, Kane CM, Pan L, Pruitt SC, Gross KW. (2000) Expression of a renin/GFP transgene in mouse embryonic, extra embryonic, and adult tissues. Physiol Genomics (Nov), 4(1): 75-81.
- Ryan MJ, Black TA, Gross KW, Hajduczok G. (2000) Cyclic mechanical distension regulates renin gene transcription in As4.1 cells. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab (Oct), 279(4): E830-E837.
- Baumann H, Wang Y, Richards CD, Jones CA, Black TA, Gross KW. (2000) Endotoxin-induced renal inflammatory response. Oncostatin M as a major mediator of suppressed renin expression. J Biol Chem (Jul), 275(29): 22014-22019.
- Shi Q, Black TA, Gross KW, Sigmund CD. (1999) Species specific differences in positive and negative regulatory elements in the renin gene enhancer. Circ Res (Sep), 85(6): 479-488.
- Petrovic N, Black TA, Fabian JR, Kane C, Jones CA, Loudon JA, Abonia JP, Sigmund CD, Gross KW. (1996) Role of proximal promoter elements in regulation of renin gene transcription. J Biol Chem (Sep), 271(37): 22499-22505.
- Catanzaro DF, Sun J, Gilbert MT, Yan Y, Black TA, Sigmund CD, Gross KW. (1994) A Pit-1 binding site in the human renin gene promoter stimulates activity in pituitary, placental, and juxtaglomerular cells. Kidney Int (Dec), 46(6): 1513-1515.
Abstracts:
- Kramer BC, Wagner SL, Black TA, Pastore JV, Leaderstorf M, Dull ME. (2011) The Safety of High Flow Nasal Cannula at Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. Crit Care Med, (Dec) 224-224
Professional Memberships:
- Buffalo Pediatric Society (2005–present)
Presentations:
- "Antibiotic Practices for Common Pediatric Infections at Six Private Urgent Care Centers in a Greater Urban Area" International Pediatric Antibiotic Stewardship Conference; Washington University in St. Louis/Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society/Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (2019)
- "Decreasing Blood Cultures in Uncomplicated, Superficial Soft Tissue Infections Through Resident-Directed Education" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; QI: Education (2018)
- "Morphine versus Methadone for the Oral Treatmet of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Hospital Medicine: Neonates (2018)
- "Utilizing the Google Platform to Improve Organization and Communication in a Pediatric Residency Program" Spring Meeting; Association of Pediatric Program Directors (2018)
- "Pediatric Protocols" Emergency Medicine Resident Lecture; Gates Vascular Institute (2018)
- "Blood Cultures in Uncomplicated Soft Tissue Infections" Scholarly Exchange Day; University at Buffalo (2017)
- "Decreasing Unnecessary Empiric Acyclovir Usage Through Resident Directed Education" Scholarly Exchange Day; University at Buffalo (2017)
- "Decreasing Unnecessary Empiric Acyclovir Usage Through Resident Directed Education" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2017)
- "Improving Adherence to AAP Guidelines for Newborns with Indirect Hyperbilirubinemia Through Resident Education" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2017)
- "Resident Focused Wellness Series" Spring Meeting; Association of Pediatric Program Directors (2016)
- "4+1 Schedule Improves Pediatric Resident Satisfaction" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2015)
- "Implementation of a 4+1 Model in Pediatric Resident Education" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2015)
- "Improving Documentation" Pediatric Resident Lecture; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2015)
- "The Natural History of High Flow Nasal Cannula at Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo" 41st Annual Congress; Society of Critical Care Medicine (2012)
- "The Natural History of High Flow Nasal Cannula at Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo" Pediatric Hospital Medicine 2011; Society of Hospital Medicine (2011)
- "The Natural History of High Flow Nasal Cannula at Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo" Scholarly Exchange Day; University at Buffalo (2011)
- "Legal Implications Related to Documentation and Quality of Care" Joint Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2009)
- "Cis Acting Sequences Involved in Mouse Renin Gene Expression" 49th Annual Fall Conference and Scientific Sessions; Council for High Blood Pressure Research (1995)
- "Cis Acting DNA Elements Regulating Mouse Renin Gene Expression" 47th Annual Fall Conference and Scientific Sessions; Council for High Blood Pressure Research (1993)
- "Construction of a Chromosome 11 YAC Library" International Congress of Human Genetics; American Society of Human Genetics (1991)
- "Identification and Analysis of Polymorphic (CA)n Dinucleotide Repeats in the Huntington‘s Disease Region" International Congress of Human Genetics; American Society of Human Genetics (1991)
Service Activities:
- Oishei Children's Hospital: Bronchiolitis Care Pathway Committee; Committee Member (2017–present)
- Oishei Children's Hospital: Osteoarticular Infections Care Pathway Committee; Committee Member (2017–present)
- Association of Pediatric Program Directors: Annual Meeting; Participant (2016)
- Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo/University at Buffalo: PHS Pediatric Subinternship; Coordinator (2010–2011)
- Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo: Methadone Weaning Process Development Team; Member (2010–2011)
- Oishei Children‘s Hospital: High Flow Nasal Cannula Committee; Committee Member (2010–present)
- Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo: Pulse Oximetry Protocol Development Team; Member (2010–2011)
- University at Buffalo: Children and Youth Investigational Review Board; Board Member (2009–2012)
- Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo: Emergency Management Planning Committee; Committee Member (2009–2012)
- Oishei Children‘s Hospital: Quality Assurance Committee; Committee Member (2009–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Faculty Council; Member (2009–2013)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Department of Pediatrics Teaching Interest Group; Member (2009–present)
- University at Buffalo: Faculty Senate; Department Representative (2008–2010)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Students Interested in Pediatrics; Student Mentor (2008–present)
- Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo: Focused Acute Service Tract Development Team; Member (2008)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Resident Recruitment Committee; Committee Member (2007–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Resident Review Committee; Committee Member (2007–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Clinical Faculty; Volunteer (2004–2007)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Students Teaching AIDS to Students (STATS); Teacher (1995–1997)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Heart Smart; Teacher (1995–1997)