CURRICULUM VITAE Thomas Charles Newton, MD, FAAP Current Position Medical Director Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist Pediatric Specialists of Virginia Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Inova Schar Cancer Institute Inova J.L. Murphy Children’s Hospital Personal Date of rank (Colonel, USAF): 20 April 2014 Date of Retirement from Active Duty: 1 August 2020 Birthplace: Medford, MA; Citizenship: United States Home Contact Information 1610B N Queen St #227 Email: [email protected] Arlington, VA 22209 Mobile: 571-643-6416 Medical Education Fellowship: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, National Capital Consortium, 07/2005 – 06/2008 Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD Residency: Pediatrics, San Antonio Military Pediatric Residency Program, San Antonio, TX 07/1996 – 06/1999 Medical: Doctor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 09/1992 – 05/1996 Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science (Biology), University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 09/1988 – 05/1992 Academic Appointments Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD Clinical Professor of Pediatrics 2020 - present Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics 2013 - 2020 Assistant Professor of Pediatrics 2003 – 2013 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics 2009 - 2012 Professional Association Memberships American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 2008 – present Children’s Oncology Group 2008 – present American Academy of Pediatrics 1996 – present Uniformed Services Section, Section on Hematology/Oncology Elected National Positions American Academy of Pediatrics Chapter Management Forum Committee for District I 2017 - 2020 National Nomination Committee for District I (Chair 2015) 2012 – 2015 Uniformed Services Section Executive Board 2010 – 2012 Uniformed Services East Chapter President 2004 - 2010 Appointed National Positions American Academy of Pediatrics Uniformed Services Section Chair, Nominations Committee 2004–2006, 2012 - 2013 40th & 45th Annual Uniformed Services Pediatric Seminar Planning Group 2006, 2011 Section on Hematology/Oncology Chair, Nominations Committee 2018 - 2020 Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program, Peer Review Cancer Research 2017 - present Program Grant Reviewer and Programmatic Review Committee Professional Accolades Outstanding Service Award, Section on Uniformed Services, American Academy of Pediatrics 2017 Hope Award, Ulman Cancer Fund, Baltimore, MD 2017 Dean’s Impact Award, F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, USUHS, Bethesda, MD 2016 4th Annual Relentless for the Cure Award, Leukemia Lymphoma Society of America, Washington, DC 2012 Bailey K. Ashford Laboratory Research Award, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC 2008 Ogden Bruton Scientific Awards Competition Winner, American Academy of Pediatrics 2008 Outstanding Young Pediatrician, Uniformed Services East Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics 2004 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society 1995 Medical Staff Appointments Inova Fairfax Children’s Hospital , Fairfax, VA 08/2020 - present Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC 08/2020 - present 779th Medical Group, Joint Base Andrews, MD 09/2013-7/2020 Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, VA 08/2012-7/2020 Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 10/2011-7/2020 Memorial Hospital at Gulfport, Gulfport, MS 06/2009-09/2012 Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA 02/2009-09/2012 81st Medical Group/Keesler Medical Center, Keesler Air Force Base, MS 07/2008-09/2012 Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC 07/2005-09/2011 Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base, MD 10/2003-06/2005 86th Medical Group, Ramstein Air Base, Germany 07/2000-09/2003 Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany 08/2000-09/2003 Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX 07/1999-06/2000 Wilford Hall Medical Center, 59th Medical Wing, Lackland Air Force Base, TX 07/1999-06/2000 Civlian Employment History and Duties Pediatric Specialists of Virginia Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Fairfax, VA Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist 8/2020 - present Provided pediatric hematology/oncology outpatient and inpatient care at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute and the Inova J.L. Murphy Children’s Hospital. Supervises care by students, residents, and fellows in inpatient and outpatient pediatric hematology/oncology. Responsible for ongoing quality and performance improvement. Medical Director, Long-Term Follow-Up Survivorship Program Member, Leukemia/Lymphoma Treatment Team Coordinator, PSV CCBD Educational Conference Member, Inova Fairfax Pediatrics Residency Milestones Committee Military Assignment History and Duties Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD Chief, Department of Pediatrics 06/2016 – 7/2020 Medical Director, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program 07/2015 – 7/2020 Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics 05/2013 – present Chief, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Service 04/2012 – 05/2016 Associate Program Director, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship 01/2011 – 05/2016 Assistant Professor of Pediatrics 10/2010 – 04/2013 Responsible for operations and quality/performance improvement for the Department of Pediatrics at WRNMMC including five outpatient primary care and specialty clinics, four inpatient units, and outreach subspecialty services throughout the National Capital Region. Lead a staff of 230 physicians, nurses, and enlisted and support personnel in the DoD’s largest and only tri-service Pediatric Department. Provides oversight as Key Clinical Faculty to the DoD’s only tri-service Pediatric Residency Program and five subspecialty fellowship programs. Supervises care by students, residents, and fellows in inpatient and outpatient pediatric hematology/oncology. Performed clinical research as principal investigator; collaborated with other investigators. Serve as a subject matter expert in pediatrics to the Defense Health Agency. Oversees population health programs at WRNMMC. Chair, Complex Pediatrics Clinical Community, Defense Health Agency, Falls Church, VA Executive Committee, John P Murtha Comprehensive Cancer Center Congressional Metastatic Cancer Task Force, Murtha Cancer Center Leap Frog Quality Working Group Program Evaluation & Clinical Competency Committees, NCC Pediatrics Residency Program Program Evaluation & Clinical Competency Committees, NCC Ped Hematology/Oncology Fellowship 81st Medical Operations Squadron, Keesler Medical Center, Keesler Air Force Base, MS Director, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology & Chief Pediatric Subspecialty Services 07/2008 – 09/2010 Responsible for re-establishing pediatric hematology/oncology services as well as 8 other pediatric -subspecialties for Keesler Medical Center and Gulfport Memorial Hospital to provide comprehensive subspecialty care for the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Provided pediatric hematology/oncology outpatient and inpatient care at Keesler Medical Center, Memorial Hospital at Gulfport, and Children’s Hospital of New Orleans. Director, Pediatric Continuing Medical Education Pediatric Consultant, Institutional Review Board, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Medical Director, 81st Medical Group Simulation Center 79th Medical Operations Squadron, Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base, MD Pediatric Element Leader (Chief of Pediatrics) & Deputy Commander for Primary Care 10/2003 – 06/2005 Responsible for operations and performance improvement for the Department of Pediatrics and Department of Primary Care including outpatient clinics and inpatient units. Provided pediatric outpatient and inpatient care as well as newborn care at Malcolm Grow Medical Center. 86th Medical Operations Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany Pediatric Element Leader (Chief of Pediatrics) 05/2002 – 09/2003 Staff Pediatrician 07/2000 – 04/2002 Responsible for operations and performance improvement of Pediatric Clinic. Provided pediatric outpatient and inpatient care at both Ramstein Air Base and Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. Wilford Hall Medical Center, 59th Medical Wing, Lackland Air Force Base, TX Chief of Residents, Pediatrics 07/1999 – 06/2000 Supervised care by students, residents, and staff to include outpatient and inpatient pediatrics at Wilford Hall Medical Center and Brooke Army Medical Center. Prepared and coordinated didactic education program for students and residents. Coordinator, Wilford Hall Medical Center Pediatric Sickle Cell Clinic Certifications and Licenses Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, American Board of Pediatrics (MOC through 2024) 2009 – present Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics (MOC through 2024) 1999 – present Medical Licenses State of Virginia (License #0101057513, exp 4/2022) 1998 – present State of Mississippi (License #20527, exp 6/2013) 2009 – 2013 State of Louisiana (License #MD.203131, exp 4/2021) 2009 – 2021 District of Columbia (License #MD.048384, exp 12/2022) 2020 - present Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Instructor (exp 1/2022) 1996 – present Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (exp 1/2022) 1992 – present Grants 1. John P Murtha Cancer Center Congressionally Designated Research Program Funding ($400,000/3 years) Crouch G, Newton TC, Pediatric Oncology Long Term Effects Clinic Transitions Initiative, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 2014 – 2017, projected extended through 2019. 2. Intramural Research Grant ($20,000/year), Targeted Therapy of Neuroblastoma Cancer Stem Cells using a Pre and Post-Relapse Model, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, 2010 – 2012. 3. Intramural Research Grant ($3,000/year), Neuroblastoma Cancer Stem Cells – A Comparison in a Pre-Treatment and Relapsed Model, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, 2006 – 2008. Clinical Protocols 1. Crouch G, Newton TC, Pediatric Oncology Long Term Effects Clinic Transitions Initiative (WRNMMC-P1-14-0002, IRBNET #399860), IRB Approved, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 2014 – 2018. 2. Newton TC (Regional Referral Investigator - WRNMMCB), Meyers P (PI - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center), MTP-OS-403, L-MTP-PE for Compassionate Access for Referral Sites, IRB Approved, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, 2011-2013. Peer-Reviewed Publications 1. Zanetti R, Vasta LM, Romanelli K, Newton TC. Management of Hyperhemolysis in Beta-Thalassemia with Multiple Immunosuppressives, including Complement Blockade. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2021. Nov 1;43(8) e1145-e1147. 2. Sainato RJ, Parekh DS, Newton TC, Flores M, Eberly MD, Logemann NF, Smith, NC, Carrero, HA, Gianferante DM, Padial JA, Stagliano DS. A Localized Macular Rash in an Immunocompromised Patient with Pneumonia and Necrotizing Enterocolitis. Clin Pediatr, 2017, 2:3. 3. Newton TC, Wolcott K, Roberts SS. Comparison of the Side Populations in Pre-Treatment and Post-Relapse Neuroblastoma Cell Lines. Transl Oncol. 2010, 3:246-251. 4. Arora R, Newton TC, Nelson MR. Subcutaneous immunoglobulin therapy in an 11-year-old patient with common variable immunodeficiency and von Willebrand disease. Ann Allergy Asthma Immuno. 2007, 99:367-370. Book Chapters 1. Newton TC, Parekh DS. Pediatric Surgery and Medicine for Hostile Environments, Chapter 32: Hematology and Oncology, pp. 521-542. Office of the Surgeon General, Borden Institute, 2017. 2. Newton TC. Survivorship and Palliative Care: Report to Congressional Defense Committees – Report of the Metastatic Cancer Task Force, pp. 23-26. 2017 Poster Presentations 1. Zanetti RC, Vasta LM, Romanelli KA, Kachur ME, DeVan ML, Newton TC, Adding Fuel to the Fire: Management of Hyperhemolysis in Beta Thalassemia with Complement Pathway Blockade, 33rd Annual American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Meeting, Dallas, TX 2020 2. Thompson S, Newton TC, Parekh D et al, The Development of a Novel Sickle Cell Transition Clinic within the Military Health Care System, American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition, Orlando, FL, 2018 3. Vandy B, Newton TC, Crouch G et al, Evaluating the Professional Development Needs of Pediatric Hematologists-Oncologists Serving in the United States Military, 31st Annual American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, 2018 4. St Clair CL, Newton TC, Parekh DS, Crouch G, Implementing a Transition to Adult Care Model in a DoD Pediatric Oncology Survivorship Clinic, 30th Annual American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Meeting, Montreal, QC, Canada, 2017 5. McElveen E, Hutchinson J, Warwick A, Gorman G, Newton TC, Menorrhagia and Bleeding Disorders in Adolescence, Pediatric Academic Societies, Washington, DC 2013 6. Mendonca MC, Newton TC, Sholler G, Roberts SS, Side Population Profiling and Gene Expression Profiling Identify Notch Pathway Genes in Neuroblastoma, Advances in Neuroblastoma Research, Toronto, ON, Canada, 2012 7. Newton TC, Wolcott K, Roberts SS. Neuroblastoma Cancer Stem Cells – A Comparison in a Pre-Treatment and Relapsed Model, 21st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Cincinnati, OH, 2008