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

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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
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
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 Certified – 2004
Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology
Member Board of the American Board of Medical Specialties
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
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
American Academy of Dermatology: Member, 2004
American Medical Association: Member, 2004
Society for Pediatric Dermatology: Member, 2001
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.
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).
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.
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.
See Invited Lectures & Presentations
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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