Ann Scheimann, M.D., M.B.A.
Professional Experience:
- Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nutrition and Gastroenterology. Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX (1996-2000)
- Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nutrition and Gastroenterology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD (2000 –present)
- Adjunct Faculty and Director of Prader-willi Syndrome Clinic, Division of Pediatric Nutrition and Gastroenterology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
- Medical Director, Weigh SmartTM, Weight Program, Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital (2005)
Selected Honors:
- 1986
Montgomery County Medical Society Award
Brother Molz Memorial Service Award
Whisman Academic Scholarship to the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine - 1990
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Alumni Association Service Award - 2002
National Scientfic Advisory Board for the Prader-willi Syndrome Association
Accepted for Membership in the American Association for the Advancement of the Study of Liver Disease - 2007
International Scientific Advisory Board for the International Prader-willi Syndrome Association
Selected peer-reviewed publications:
Powell, DR., Allander, SV., Scheimann, AO., Wasserman, RM., Durham, SK., Suwanichkul, A. “ Multiple Proteins Bind the Insulin Response Element in the Human IGFBP-1 Promoter.” Progress in Growth Factor Research, 1995 6(2-4):93-101.
Allander SV, Durham SK., Scheimann AO, Wasserman RM, Suwanichkul A, Powell DR. “Hepatic Nuclear Factor 3 and High Mobility Group I/Y Proteins Bind the Insulin Response Element of the Insulin-like Growth Factor-binding protein-1 Promoter,” Endocrinology, 1997;138(10): 4291-300.
Durham SK., Suwanichkul A, Scheimann AO., Yee D, Jackson JG., Barr FG., Powell DR. “FKHR Binds the Insulin Response Element in the Insulin-like Growth Factor Binding-protein-1 Promoter,” Endocrinology, 1999;140(7): 3140-6.
Ellis KJ., Scheimann AO, Lee, PDK. “Body Composition Measurements: Application in Prader-willi Syndrome,” The Endocrinologist, July 2000, 10(4): 57S-63S.
Scheimann AO, Durham SK, Suwanichkul A, Snuggs MB, Powell DR. The Role of Three FKHR Phosphorylation Sites in Insulin Inhibition of FKHR Action in Hepatocytes. Hormone Metabolic Research, 2001 November; 33: 631-8.
Stevenson DA, Heinemann J, Angulo M, Butler MG, Loker J, Rupe N, Kendell P, Clericuzio CL, Scheimann AO. Deaths Due to Choking in Prader-Willi Syndrome. Am J Med Genet A. 2007 Mar 1;143(5):484-7.
Scheimann AO, Strautnieks SS, Knisely AS, Byrne JA,Thompson R, Finegold M. Mutations in Bile Salt Export Pump (ABCB11) in Two Children with Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis and Cholangiocarcinoma. J Pediatr. 2007 May;150(5):556-9.
Stevenson DA, Heineman J, Angulo M, Butler MG, Loker J, Kendell P, Cassidy S, Scheimann AO. Gastric Rupture and Necrosis in Prader-willi Syndrome. J Pediatr Gastro Nutr 2007;45:272-4.
Scheimann AO, Butler MG, Cuffari C, Gourash L, Klish W. Critical Analysis of Bariatric Procedures in Prader-willi Syndrome. JPGN (in press).
Williams K, Scheimann A, Sutton V, Hayslett E, Glaze D. Sleepiness and Sleep Disordered Breathing in Prader-willi Syndrome: Relationship to Genotype, Growth Hormone Therapy and Body Composition. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (in press).
Selected Research Support
- 1993-1995
Clinical Fellowship Grant, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - 2002 - 2008
Pediatric principal investigator in NIH funded Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease program project grant. DK61713-02 (Anna Mae Diehl, lead investigator) - 2005-2009
Mount Washington Pediatric Foundation Grant Award to develop Weigh Smart, a comprehensive pediatric weight management program
Prader-willi Syndrome Association research award to study the role of dietary intake upon gastrointestinal peptides and autonomic feedback in individuals with Prader-willi Syndrome and obese patients
Consultant for Johns Hopkins University/Blue Cross Blue Shield, “Patterns of Obesity Care Study”
