Brent J. Barber MD

Professor, Pediatrics
 
Additional Contact Info: 
Fax: 520-626-6571
 
Education: 
  • University of San Diego, , 8/86 – 6/90 Magna Cum Laude, English Minor (B.A., Biology)
  • University of Arizona, 6/91 – 6/96 (M.D.)
  • Hospital de Niños, Buenos Aires, Argentina, American Heart Association Grant recipient, 3/94 – 10/94 (Research Assistant, Department of Pediatric Cardiology)
  • Hospital Escuela, Tegucigalpa, Honduras and The University of Arizona NIH grant recipient,  3/95 – 4/95 (Research Assistant, Pediatric Malnutrition Ward)
  • University of California at San Francisco – Natividad Hospital Salinas, California, 6/96 – 6/97 ( Family Practice Internship)
  • University of Arizona, 6/97 – 6/00 (Pediatric Residency)
  • Oregon Health & Science University, 6/01 – 7/04 (Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship)
Honors and Awards: 
Magna Cum Laude, University of San Diego 1990
University of San Diego Dean's List 1986-1990
Varsity Letter, NCAA Division I, Men’s Varsity Crew, University of San Diego 1988-1990
Who's Who in American College and Universities 1990
Kappa Gamma Pi: National Catholic Honor Association 1990
American Heart Association, Medical Student Research Grant Award 1994
NIH, Medical Student Research Grant Award 1995
Outstanding House Officer Nomination by Medical Students 1999
University of Arizona
House staff Teaching Award 1999
University of Arizona Pediatric Residency
House staff Teaching Award 2000
University of Arizona Pediatric Residency
Graduating Resident Award for Excellence in Teaching 2000
University of Arizona
Outstanding Teaching Award by a Pediatric Fellow 2002
Oregon Health and Science University
Young Investigator Award Finalist 2003
American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Cardiology New Orleans, Louisiana
Robert C. Neerhout Fellow Award 2003
Oregon Health & Science University
“In recognition of qualities reflecting Dr. Neerhout’s love of patient care
and teaching, and his concern for students, residents, fellows, and academic Pediatrics.”
N.L. Tartar Research Fellow Award 2003-2004 Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return in Kuna Population
Cacioppo Foundation Research Award 2004-2005
The University of Arizona, Arizona Health Sciences Center
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return in Kuna Population
The William J. “Billy” Gieszl Endowment for Heart Research 2006
University of Arizona, Sarver Heart Center
Winner, El Tour de Tucson 80 mile Cycling Event 2007
Best Doctors in America 2007-2015
Winner – Pediatric Cardiology Jeopardy session with Team U of Arizona 2010
Western Society of Pediatric Cardiology Conference, Phoenix, AZ
The William J. “Billy” Gieszl Endowment for Heart Research 2012
University of Arizona, Sarver Heart Center
 
Major Areas of Research Interest: 
  • Neuromuscular Cardiomyopathies
  • Pediatric Heart Failure
  • Echocardiography

Fetal Cardiology, Echocardiography, Neuromuscular Cardiomyopathies,
International volunteer Pediatric Cardiology – underserved populations.

Student Opportunities Through Research: 
Clinical research in Pediatric Cardiology
 
Sponsored Research Through MSRP: 
Chelsea Knudson Ihnat, (MSRP 2010): "LVAD as a Bridge to Recovery in Young Children with Cardiomyopathy: A Longitudinal Echocardiographic Study"
 
Ashley Gray, (MSRP 2010): "Cardiomyopathy in Duchene Muscular Dystrophy"
 
Lucy Han, (MSRP 2012): "The Effectiveness of Pulse Oximetry Protocol in Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease in Newborns for Arizona State"
 
Jenna Bahadir, (MSRP 2013): "Pulse Oximetry to Detect Critical Congenital Heart Disease"
 
Tiffany Pouldar, (MSRP 2015): "Advanced Imaging Modalities of Lymphatic Communications in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease and PLE"
 
Sylvestor (Sammy) Moses, (MSRP 2016): "Fontan Physiology and Fontan Complications in Children with Univentricular Heart Disease."
 
Advanced Research Distinction Track (RDT): 
Chelsea Knudson Ihnat, (RDT Class of 2010): "LVAD as a Bridge to Recovery in Young Children with Cardiomyopathy: A Longitudinal Echocardiographic Study"
 
Ashley Gray, (RDT Class of 2013): "Cardiomyopathy in Duchene Muscular Dystrophy"
 
Lucy Han, (RDT Class of 2016): "Feasibility of Pulse Oximetry Screening for  Critical Congenital Heart Disease at 2643-Foot Elevation"
 
NIH Undergraduate Diversity Program: 
Olivia Valencia, 2013; "Pulse Oximetry: Detecting Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) in Newborns"
 
Monday, May 22, 2017