Pediatric
PCOP represents and advocates for those who dedicate their careers to advancing transplantation through clinical care, research, and education for pediatric populations.
AST members can join PCOP.
What We’re Working on Now
Update the AST Transition Toolkit
Following the launch of the new Transition Toolkit in June 2026, the COP will continue to refine and expand this important resource for providers, patients, and caregivers.
PCOP Controversies Conference
Host and organize a controversies conference on the topic of pediatrics and vaccinations to develop a manuscript and summary of recommendations.
Book Revisions
Expand upon the 2023 Kidz Helping Kidz Book by collecting new patient responses and exploring the option of a video series. Revise the second edition of the Pediatric Kidney Transplant Handbook: A Guide for Patients and Families.
Travel Grants
Offer two travel grants to the upcoming ATC; one for Medical Trainees and one for Allied Health Professionals.
Contact the PCOP
Staff Liaison | Victoria Marino
If you have questions related to the Pediatric Community of Practice, please contact Victoria Marino.
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EMAIL:
vmarino@myAST.org
2026-2027 Executive Committee
Amy Bobrowski, MD
Chair
Term ending: 2027
Center Head of Pediatric Nephrology, Medical Director of Kidney Transplantation
Cleveland Clinic Children's
Amrish Jain, MD
Co-Chair
Term ending: 2027
Medical Director, Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program
Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Roshan George, MD, FAST
Past Chair
Term ending: 2027
Associate Professor
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Saritha Ranabothu, MD
Member-at-Large
Term ending: 2027
Associate Professor
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Juhi Kumar, MD MPH
Member-at-Large
Term ending: 2027
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Debora Matossian, MD MS
Member-at-Large
Term ending: 2028
Assistant Professor
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Justin Chen, PharmD
Member-at-Large
Term ending: 2028
Pharmacist Specialist
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Manu Varma, DO
Early Career Member-at-Large
Term ending: 2027
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
NYU Langone Health
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