Cynthia D Downard, MD

Academic Title

Professor

Biography/ Philosophy of Care

Recognition

Publications:

Downard CD*, Calkins CM, Williams RF, Renaud EJ, Jancelewicz T, Grabowski J, Dasgupta R, McKee M, Baird R, Austin MT, Arnold MA, Goldin AB, Shelton J, Islam S. Treatment of Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformations: a Systematic Review from the APSA Outcomes and Evidence Based Practice Committee. Ped Surg International. 33(9):939-953, 2017.

Shepherd JA, Stamper E, Matheson PJ, Galganski L, Garrison RN, Madden K, Downard CD*. Alterations in platelet derived growth factor expression in the pathophysiology of NEC. J Surg Res. 198(2):377-83, 2015.

Matheson PJ, Walker SK, Maki AC, Shaheen SP, Garrison RN, Downard CD*. Oral relaxin maintains intestinal blood flow in a rat model of NEC. J Ped Surg, 49(6):961-4, 2014.
Walker SK, Matheson PJ, Galganski LA, Garrison RN, Downard CD*. Application of prostaglandin E2 improves ileal blood flow in NEC. J Ped Surg, 49(6):945-9, 2014.

Walker SK, Matheson PJ, Schreiner MT, Smith JW, Garrison RN, Downard CD*. Intraperitoneal 1.5% Delflex improves intestinal blood flow in necrotizing enterocolitis. J Surg Res, 184(1):358-64, 2013.

Clinical Interests/Research

Clinical Expertise:

laparoscopy and thoracoscopy, neonates with congenital anomalies

Research Interests:

Pursuing research aimed at finding new solutions to difficult clinical situations with a specific focus on necrotizing enterocolitis and congenital diaphragmatic hernia.