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TEXAS CHILDREN'S DERMATOLOGY CLINIC
Curriculum Vitae:
Alanna Flath Bree, M.D.
Dermatology Clinic

Education:

Undergraduate Education:
Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, MO 1990-1994, BS
Honors College Member
Magna Cum Laude with distinction in Biology

Medical Education:
Southern Illinois University, Springfield, IL 1995-2000, MD

Postgraduate Training: residency, fellowship:
Transitional Program Internship, Forest Park Hospital, Saint Louis, MO 2000-2001

Dermatology Residency, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO 2001-2004

Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship, Northwestern Children’s Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL 2004-2005

Academic Appointments:

Faculty positions:
Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics, 9/2006-current

Director of Pediatric Dermatology, Saint Louis University Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics, 7/2004-6/2006

Assistant Professor, Saint Louis University Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics, 3/2005-6/2006

Hospital Appointments:
Saint Anthony’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO, 2005 - 2006
Saint Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO, 2004 – 2006
Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO, 2004 – 2006

Honors or Awards:

Who’s Who in Medical Sciences Education, 2004

Chief Resident, Saint Louis University Department of Dermatology, 2003-2004

Annual Saint Louis University Department of Dermatology Resident Achievement Day Award, 2003

Clinical Clerkship Honors in Pediatrics, Surgery, Family Medicine and Psychiatry, 1998-2000

Most Outstanding Graduating Senior in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences in Biology, 1994

Outstanding Student Achievement Award from the Council on Public Higher Education for Missouri, 1994

Golden Key National Honor Society, 1994

Phi Eta Sigma national Honor Society, 1993

Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society, 1992

Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, 1991

Board Certification:

Board Certified – 2004
Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology
Member Board of the American Board of Medical Specialties

Research Information:

Research Support:
Co-Investigator, Prevalence of Atopic Disorders and Immune Deficiency in Individuals Affected by Ectodermal Dysplasia Syndromes survey, 9/2005 (ongoing)

Sub-Investigator, A multicenter open-label study of the safety and efficacy of repeated treatments with BOTOX (botulinum toxin type A) purified neurotoxin complex for primary axillary hyperhidrosis in adolescents, 8/2005 (completed)

Multiple projects related to the Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome Conference, 6/2005 (ongoing)

Principal Investigator, Screening for insulin resistance-related syndromes in children with acanthosis nigricans, 8/2004 (ongoing)

Participant, National Science Foundation Regional Grants Conference, Washington University School of Medicine, 10/2004 (completed)

Principal Investigator, A randomized, investigator blinded, active controlled, parallel-group study to compare the efficacy and safety 6-week treatment with terbinafine new pediatric formulation versus 6-week treatment with griseofulvin pediatric suspension in children with tine capitals, 8/2004 (completed)

Sub-Investigator, A multi-center retrospective study to evaluate the safety of BOTOX (botulinum toxin type A) purified neurotoxin complex for the treatment of primary hyperhidrosis based on review of patient charts, 11/2003-1/2004 (completed)

Sub-Investigator, A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, parallel group study to assess the efficacy, safety and tolerability of new oral formulation terbinafine in patients with onychomycosis of the toenails, Saint Louis University Department of Dermatology, 5/2001-10/2003 (completed)

Clinical Research Assistant and Project Coordinator, Department of pathology, Washington University School of Medicine, 5/1994-7/1995

Research Assistant, Department of Microbiology, Southwest Missouri State University, 1/1993-5/1994

Grants Submitted:
Invited submission to the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasia Research Grants Program. Proposal for Prevalence of Atopic Disorders and Immune Deficiency in Individuals Affected by Ectodermal Dysplasia Syndromes survey. Funding approved, 1/2006

Approved R13 Conference grant submission to the NIH. Proposal for International Research Symposium for Ankyloblepharon-Ectodermal-Defect-Cleft Lip and/or Palate (AEC). Funding approved, 12/2005

Invited submission to the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasia Research Grants Program. Proposal for International Registry & Biosample Repository for AEC Syndrome and Related p63 Syndromes. Funds not granted, 9/2004

National Scientific Participation:

Journal editorial boards:
Editor, Practical Dermatology, Pedatric Dermatology Section

Review panels:
Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Mosby Publishing

Manuscript Reviewer, Pediatric Dermatology Journal, Blackwell Publishing

Panelist, Seminar of the Informed, Aid in Managing Stress (AIMS), a Saint Louis University Medical Student Group

Professional Societies:

American Academy of Dermatology: Member, 2004

American Medical Association: Member, 2004

Society for Pediatric Dermatology: Member, 2001

Invited lectures, presentations, research seminars:

1. Pediatric Dermatology Surgery. Presented at the Women’s and Pediatric Dermatology Seminar, San Antonio, TX, September 17, 2006.

2. Camp Discovery. Presented at the Women’s and Pediatric Dermatology Seminar, San Antonio, TX, September 17, 2006.

3. Acne- Not Just for Teenagers Anymore. Presented at the Women’s and Pediatric Dermatology Seminar, San Antonio, TX, September 16, 2006.

4. Atopic Dermatitis-Itching to Know More. Presented at the Annual Texas Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society Primary Care Resident Conference, Austin, TX, August 26, 2006.

5. Review of Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome. Presented at Grand Rounds at Indiana University Department of Dermatology, Indianapolis, IN, April 19, 2006.

6. Procedural Pediatric Dermatology. Dialogues in Dermatology. San Francisco, CA, March 5, 2006.

7. Tom W, Hurley MY, Oliver D, Shah M, Bree AF. Basal Cell Carcinomas in Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome. Presented at the Annual American Academy of Dermatology meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 5, 2006.

8. Rashes in the Nurses Office. SSM Annual School Nurses program, St. Peters, MO, November 11, 2005.

9. Research in Ectodermal Dysphasia. Practical Pediatrics Conference, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO, October 27, 2005.

10. Dermatologic Procedures in Children. Annual Meeting of the Missouri Dermatological Society, Columbia, MO, October 7, 2005.

11. Topical Immunomodulators and the Black Box Warning. Annual Meeting of the Missouri Dermatological Society, Columbia, MO, October 7, 2005.

12. Garden G, Wagner A. Pediatric Dermatologic Surgery. Academy ’05 sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology, Chicago, IL, July 22, 2005.

13. Update on Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome. Fellows Forum at the Society of Pediatric Dermatology 31st annual meeting, San Diego, CA, July 14, 2005.

14. Dermatology Literature Review and Cutaneous Findings of Gorlin’s Syndrome. Discovering Protocols for 1st Onset Early Intervention Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome Colloquium, St. Louis, MO, May 2, 2005.

15. Pediatric Dermatology in the Nurse’s Office. Annual Conference of the Missouri Association of School Nurses, St. Louis, MO, April 23, 2005.

16. What You Should Know About: Childhood Skin Allergies. When Should You Send to a Dermatologist? SSM Update on Pediatric Allergy and Related Disorders CME conference, St. Louis, MO, March 4, 2005.

17. Pediatric Dermatology: Beyond Atopic Dermatitis. Annual Meeting of the Missouri Dermatological Society, St. Louis, MO, October 23, 2004.

18. Kawasaki’s Disease presenting as Stevens - Johnson Syndrome. Department of Pediatrics Case Conference, St. Louis, MO, September 14, 2004.

19. Diagnosis and Treatment of Common and Serious Dermatoses in University Students. Central College Health Association Conference, St. Louis, MO, March 11, 2004.

20. Early – Onset Acne. American Academy of Dermatology 62nd annual meeting, Washington, DC, February 9, 2004.

21. Patient Case Presentations. International Skin Erosion and Wound Healing in Ankyloblepharon – Ectodermal Defect – Cleft Lip and/or Palate (AEC) Conference. St. Louis, MO, September 18, 2003.

22. Early – Onset Acne. Society for Pediatric Dermatology 29th annual meeting, Seattle, WA, June 19, 2003.

23. CINCA Syndrome. Society for Pediatric Dermatology 29th annual meting, Seattle, WA, June 19, 2003.

24. Further Characterization of hair and eccrine structures in hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia. American Academy of Dermatology 61st annual meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 23, 2003.

25. Camp Discovery: More than just skin deep. Missouri Dermatological Society annual meeting, Columbia, MO, October 12, 2002.

26. Cases in Search for Diagnosis: Granulomatous inflammation of the face with dysmorphism and immunodeficiency. Society for Pediatric Dermatology 28th annual meeting, Annapolis, MD, July 19, 2002.

Publications:

1. Tom W, Hurley Y, Shah M, Bree AF. Conference Report and Consensus Statement on the Evaluation and Management of Patients Diagnosed with Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome. Arch Dermatol, in submission.

2. Nair R, Glaser D, Bree A. Kawasaki’s syndrome masquerading as Steven Johnson Syndrome. Arch Dermatol, accepted with corrections 2005.

3. Siegfried E, Glaser D, Bree A, Fete M, Sybert V. Skin erosions and wound healing in ankyloblepharonectoderal defect – cleft lip and/or palate. Arch Dermatol. 2005 Dec; 141(12): 1591-4.

4. Kilcline C, Shinkai K, Bree A, Modica R, Von Scheven E, Frieden IJ. Neonatal Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disorder (NOMID): The emerging role of pyrin genes in autoinflammatory disease. Arch Dermatol 2005; 141(2):248-53.

5. Bree AF, Siegfried E, Sotelo C, Nahass G. Infantile Hemangiomas; Speculation on Placental Trophoblastic Origin. Arch Dermatol 2001; 137:573-7.

6. Liapis H, Flath A, Steinhardt G. Increased expression of platlet-derived growth factor A and collagenous matrix proteins in congenital mulicystic renal dysplasia. Nephron 1997; 76:161-70.

7. Liapis H, Flath A, Kitazawa MD. Integrin alphaV-beta3 expression by bond-residing breast cancer metastases. Diag Mol Path 1996:5(2): 127-35.

8. Liapis H, Flath A, Smith JW. Tubular epithelial integrins are downregulated in cystic renal dysplasia. Lab Invest 1995:72(1):160A(936).

9. Liapis H, Davila RM, Flath A, Smith JW. Developmental expression of alphaV-beta3, alphaV-beta5 and alphaV-beta1 integrin receptors in fetal and adult kidneys. Lab Invest 1995;72(1):160A(937).


Bibliography:

Complete books written:
Mallory S, Bree AF. Illustrated Manual of Pediatric Dermatology. Taylor and Francis, New York, NY, 2005.

Book chapters written:
Bree AF, Siegfried EC. Neonatal Skin Care and Toxicology; in Textbook of Neonatal Dermatology, Eichenfield, LF, Frieden IJ, Esterly NB, editors. W.B. Sauders Company, Philadelphia, PA, in progress.

Bree AF, Nopper AJ, Siegfried EC. Principles of Treatment; in Pediatric Dermatology, Schachner LA, Hansen RC, editors. W.B. Sauders Company, Philadelphia, PA, pp. 87-114, 2003.

Internet Publications:
CINCA Syndrome. http:www.DermAtlas.org. March 2004.

Media Appearances:
Post Dispatch. Teens and acne. November 6, 2005.

FOX 2 News in the Morning. Bug bites. September 27, 2005.

Woman’s World “Ask the Doctor” column. Acne vulgaris. June 6, 2005.

South County Journal. Acne vulgaris. June 1, 2005.

FOX 2. Acne vulgaris. May 19, 2005.

Metro News Service. Acne vulgaris. May 17, 2005.

FOX 2. Cosmetics in Teens. May 4, 2005.

Cardinal Glennon News. Sun safety. April 11, 2005.

South County Journal. Warts. January 26, 2005.

Belleville News Democrat. Warding off warts. January 6, 2005.

FOX 2 News in the Morning. Dry Skin. December 20, 2004.

St. Louis Post Dispatch. Bug bites. September 30, 2004.

KSDK-TV. Channel 5. Eczema. July 20, 2004.

Metro News Service. Sunburn. July 19, 2004.

KMOV-TV. Channel 4. Poison Ivy. July 14, 2004.

Teaching Information:

Courses taught at current institutions:
Viral Diseases. Saint Louis University Department of Dermatology Resident Lecture Series, St. Louis, MO, March 7, 2005.

Life After Medical School Panel Discussant. American Women’s Medical Association meeting, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, December 7, 2004.

The Controversy of Spitz Nevus. Saint Louis University Tumor Conference, St. Louis, MO, September 19, 2002.

Courses taught at other institutions:
1. Hemangioma Update. Pediatric Resident Noon Conference at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO, November 4, 2005.

2. Fun with Pediatric Dermatology. Practical Pediatrics Conference, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO, October 26, 2005.

3. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Pediatric Dermatology in the Emergency Department. Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Emergency Department Lecture, St. Louis, MO, October 13, 2005.

4. Birthmarks: When to worry. Presented at the Pediatric Resident Noon Conference at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO, September 19, 2005.

5. Pediatric Dermatology. Pediatrics Medical Student Core Curriculum Series, St. Louis, MO, August 4, 2005.

6. What You Will See and What You Should Not Miss. Practical Pediatrics Conference, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO, June 1, 2005.

7. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Pediatric Dermatology in the Emergency Department. Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Emergency Department Lecture, St. Louis, MO, May 17, 2005.

8. Birthmarks. Pediatric Resident Noon Conference at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO, November 15, 2004.

9. Acne: Not just for teenagers anymore. Practical Pediatrics Conference at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO, September 29, 2004.

10. Dermatology for the Generalist: The Outpatient Clinic. Presented at the Noon Lecture Series at Forest Park Hospital, St. Louis, MO, September 20, 2004.

11. Dermatology for the Generalist: The Inpatient Service. Presented at Grand Rounds Conference at Forest Park Hospital, St. Louis, MO, August 24, 2004.

12. Epidermolysis bullosa. Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Current Trends in Neonatal Skin Care Conference, St. Louis, MO, July 15, 2004.

13. The Big Three: Eczema, Acne and Warts. Practical Pediatrics Conference at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO, June 30, 2004.

14. Atopic Dermatitis. Pediatric Resident Noon Conference at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO, November 10, 2003.

15. Vascular lesions in pediatric dermatology. Pediatric Resident Noon Conference at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO, December 9, 2002.

Lectures:

See Invited Lectures & Presentations

Medical & Service Information:

Patient care responsibilities:
6-7 clinical sessions per week this includes clinics, outpatient procedures and OR cases

Daily inpatient consultations/rounds

National education or voluntary health organization participation:
Scientific Advisory Board Member, National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasia, 2/2006-current

Chairperson, Planning Committee for the International Research Symposium for Ankylobelephardon-Ectodermal-Defect-Cleft Lip and/or Palate (AEC), Baylor College of Medicine, Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics, 9/2005-current

Co-Chairman, Planning Committee for the National Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome Conference, Saint Louis University, 10/2004

Member, Volunteer Medical Staff, Camp Discovery, 2002-2006

Administrative assignments:
Member, Camp Discovery Committee, American Academy of Dermatology, 3/2006-3/2011

Committee Member, Strategic Planning Committee for the Society of Pediatric Dermatology

Advisor, Saint Louis University Medical Student

Director, Pediatric Dermatology Elective for Medical Students, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 12/2004

Coordinator, Pediatric Dermatology Elective for Pediatric Residents, Saint Louis University/Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, 10/2004

Medical Advisor and Member, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Skin Care Committee, 9/2004

Advisor, Cardinal Glennon “Ask Dr. Bob” Website Column, 8/2004

Course Director, Dermatology Journal Club, Saint Louis University Department of Dermatology, 7/2004

Member, Basic Science Committee, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and Saint Louis University Department of Pediatrics, 7/2004

Member, Resident Financial Planning Task Force, Saint Louis University Residents Association, 3/2004

Member, Camp Discovery Committee, American Academy of Dermatology, 1/2004-1/2005

Member, Planning Committee for the Skin Erosion and Wound Healing in Ankyloblepharon-Ectodermal-Defect-Cleft Lip and/or Palate Conference, Saint Louis University Department of Dermatology, 9/2003

Member, Liaison Committee on Medical Education Accreditation, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 4/2000

Senior Class Representative, Student Assembly, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 8/1999-8/2000

Chairperson, New Student Liaison Committee, Southern Illinois University School of medicine, 8/1995-8/1996


 
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