ABOUT US

MEET THE TEAM

Get to know our expert team of scientists, physicians, therapists, administrators, and stakeholders. This group of dedicated professionals have teamed up across multiple disciplines, and all across Los Angeles County to pool our skill, experience, and resources in this space. This interdisciplinary team is uniquely situated to identify the current barriers and to help providers and families navigate the challenging time from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit through the first year of life.

Stacey Dusing

PhD, PT, FAPTA

Principle Investigator of EI3

Sykes Family Chair of Pediatric Physical Therapy

Associate Professor, University of Southern California Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy

Amy Yeh

MD, MPH

Principle Investigator of EI3

Neonatologist

Los Angeles General Hospital

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine University of Southern California

Christiana Butera

PhD, EdM

Postdoctoral Fellow, Motor Development Lab

University of Southern California

Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy

Kari Kretch

PT, DPT, PhD

Assistant Professor of Research

University of Southern California

Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy

Barbara Sargent

PhD, PT, PCS

Associate Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy

University of Southern California

Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy

Priscilla Solano

Supervisor

Early Intervention Dept.

Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center

Sai N. Iyer

Department of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at UCLA

Health Sciences Assistant Professor

Ronald and Susan Cohen Term Chair in Childhood Development and Cerebral Palsy

Mary Doyle

General and Medical Therapy Program Medical Consultant, Los Angeles County California Children’s Services

Debi Craddock

PT, DPT, MS

Medical Therapy Program Physical Therapy Instructor, Los Angeles County California Children’s Services

Margaret Swaine

Medical Services Supervisor

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician

North Los Angeles County Regional Center

Edward Bloch

MD, FAAP

Medical Director, Children’s Medical Services Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Nora Liu

PT, DPT, PCS

Director, California Children’s Services (CCS) Medical Therapy Program

Children’s Medical Services, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Christine Mirzaian

MD, MPH, IBCLC

Attending Physician Pediatrics Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC

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Learn More About Our Partners

Motor Development Lab, University of Southern California, Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy
- The Motor Development Lab, is a research lab and clinical implementation physical therapy practice that focuses on providing cutting edge care to infants and young children with or at high risk of developmental disabilities.
- The USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy is consistently one of the top ranked physical therapy programs in the United States. This department is committed to transforming how we prepare the next generation of physical therapists to deliver the highest level of care to society. The Division aim to develop innovative solutions that integrate strengths in research, education and clinical service.
Keck School of Medicine University of Southern California, Division of Pediatrics
- The Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California was established in 1885 as the region’s first medical school and the second professional school founded at USC. Keck School of Medicine is best known for it’s achievements as the first academic Department of Emergency Medicine in the United States in 1970, the first to provide real-world experience in patient care in the first year of medical school, and the first to develop a cross-disciplinary program for medical and engineering students to find solutions to real-world health care problems. The Division of Pediatrics provides care to children across Los Angeles in multiple hospitals and outpatient practices.
University of California Los Angeles Mattel High Risk Infant Follow-Up Clinic and Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics
- The UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital High Risk Infant Follow-Up (HRIF) clinic provides comprehensive medical care, neurodevelopmental follow-up, care coordination, resources and psychosocial support for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) graduates and their families from the time of discharge until 3 years of age. Babies are usually referred to our clinic from the NICU at UCLA as well as by pediatricians and other community NICUs. Services that are available in our clinic include neuromotor, developmental, psychological, medical and nutritional assessments and treatment for children with developmental and behavioral disorders. When a family or pediatrician has concerns that a child may need support for their development, behavior, or social communication, UCLA Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Program offers comprehensive assessment services, and follow up care. With a strong emphasis on family-centered and interdisciplinary care, they offer support, training, education, and referrals to community-based resources to patients and their families.
Los Angeles General Hospital, Neonatology
- LAC+USC Medical Center, now Los Angeles General Medical Center, offers world-class care to the LA community. LA General is a world-class teaching hospital and Level-One trauma center serving 10 million residents. The hospital is a training site for the U.S. Navy and more than 900 physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. Their mission is to provide world-class care and education for all in the LA community, to lead the nation in building healthy communities, and demonstrate values of teamwork, accountability, trust, and compassion.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
- Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is one of America’s premier teaching hospitals, affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC). This hospital pairs award-winning compassionate care with a time-tested model comprehensive approach to care that consistently delivers the best health outcomes. CHLA is also a national leader in pediatric research. Researchers are dedicated to constantly improving patient care by bringing the best ideas from research labs to clinic and hospital rooms, advancing diagnosis and treatment options for children. Every aspect of this hospital is designed with the care of children in mind and for the integration of family members and loved ones as part of a child’s recovery.
Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center
- Headquartered in Alhambra, a community of Los Angeles county, The Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center (ELARC) is a private, non-profit organization under contract with the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS). ELARC is one of 21 Regional Centers in the state, coordinating and providing community-based services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
North Los Angeles County Regional Center
- North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC) is one of 21 private, non-profit organizations under contract with the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to coordinate and provide community-based services to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (consumers). NLACRC currently serves more than 28,000 individuals, and has supported consumers and their families in the San Fernando, Santa Clarita, and Antelope Valleys for more than 45 years
Los Angeles County California Children’s Services & Children’s Medical Services
- California Children’s Services (CCS) is a statewide program that coordinates and pays for medical care and therapy services for children under 21 years of age with certain health care needs. Los Angeles County CCS is part of the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health. CCS works with: Private insurance, Medi-Cal Healthy Families, and Healthy Kids, to provide services that are not provided at CCS
- The Medical Therapy Program (MTP) is a special program within California Children’s Services (CCS) that provides physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), and Medical Therapy Conference (MTC) services for children who have certain conditions, including cerebral palsy. MTC is comprised of the interdisciplinary team including the client and caregiver/family, PT, OT, and MTC physician.