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Regina A. Macatangay, MD

Academic Title:

Assistant Professor

Primary Appointment:

Pediatrics

Location:

North Hospital, N5E16

Phone (Primary):

410-328-2808

Fax:

410-328-0571

Education and Training

Undergraduate School:  University of Maryland Baltimore County

Medical Degree School:  University of Maryland School of Medicine

Residency:    University of Maryland Hospital for Children, University of Maryland Medical Center

Fellowship:   Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and New York Presbyterian Hospital – Weill Cornell Medical College

Biosketch

I completed my Pediatric residency and chief residency training program at the University of Maryland Medical Center and my joint fellowship training in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Weill Cornell Medical College in New York. I worked in the lab of Christopher Y. Park investigating the role of microRNAs in chemoresistance of pediatric leukemia.

 As a fellow, I fostered a clinical interest in neuro-oncology and Wilms tumor and worked with Dr. James Bussel on a clinical project involving Radioulnar Synostosis-Hematology Syndrome. After moving back to Baltimore, I worked with Carol Greene to establish a joint Hematology/Oncology-Genetics clinic and I am continuing clinical research in sickle cell anemia and inherited disorders of the blood. I am the co-director of the Pediatric clerkship and act as a professional mentor to undergraduate students through the Meyerhoff Scholarship Program at UMBC (M8), medical students and Pediatric residents. 

Research/Clinical Keywords

Sickle cell disease Pediatric Hematology Pediatric Oncology

Highlighted Publications

J. Evangelista, M. Ruisi, R. Macatangay, et al.  Abstract:  Radioulnar Synostosis-Hematology (RUS-H) Syndrome: Description of the New Syndrome and Comparison to Similar Syndromes. American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting, December 2012.

R. Macatangay, V. Combs.  Abstract:  A NON-GERMINONATOUS GERM CELL TUMOR IN A 15 YEAR OLD WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE.  2015 American Society for Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Annual Meeting, May 2015.

T. Ghosh, A. Munchel, R. Macatangay, C. Sun.  Abstract:  CONGENITAL TRANSFORMATION OF SACROCOCCYGEAL TERATOMA TO MALIGNANT CENTRAL PRIMITIVE NEUROECTODERMAL TUMOR: A CASE REPORT.  2015 American Society for Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Annual Meeting, May 2015.

T. Ghosh, L. Canham, R. Macatangay.  Abstract:  ESTABLISHING A ROLE FOR ASTHMA MANAGEMENT AS ADJUVANT THERAPY FOR VASO-OCCLUSIVE CRISIS.  2016 American Society for Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Annual Meeting, May 2016.

L. Canham, T. Ghosh, M. Grant, A. Munchel, R. Macatangay.  Abstract:  ESTABLISHING A ROLE FOR ASTHMA MANAGEMENT AS ADJUVANT THERAPY FOR VASO-OCCLUSIVE CRISIS: PULMONARY RISK STRATISFICATION AND PROPOSED INTERVENTIONS.  Submitted to 2016 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting, December 2016.

Additional Publication Citations

W. Wang, R. Lu, T. Watts, R. Matacangay, A. Fasano. Zonulin and its prokaryotic analogue,  Zonula occludens toxin, regulate tight junctions by the same mechanism. Pediat. Res. 2001;  49:116A. *name misspelling noted

T. Watts, T. Kiser, R. Macatangay, S. Goldblum, A. Fasano. Zonula occludens toxin (Zot) modulates disassembly of intestinal tight junctions by altering the association between ZO-1 and occludin. Pediat. Res. 2001;49:119A.

J. Evangelista, M. Ruisi, R. Macatangay, et al.  Abstract: Radioulnar Synostosis-Hematology (RUS-H) Syndrome: Description of the New Syndrome and Comparison to Similar Syndromes. American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting, December 2012.

G. Addae, Spevak C, Macatangay R, Park CY.  Abstract: The Potential Role of MicroRNA-886-3p, Major Vault Protein (MVP) and Multi Drug Resistance Protein 1 (MDR1) in Chemoresistance in Leukemia.  2013 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS), November 2013.

C. Spevak, R. Macatangay, CY Park. Abstract: Investigating the Role of Translational Control in Chemoresistance in Leukemia. 2014 Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program; Geoffrey Beene Cancer Research Retreat, April 2014.

R. Macatangay, V. Combs. Abstract: A NON-GERMINONATOUS GERM CELL TUMOR IN A 15 YEAR OLD WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE. 2015 American Society for Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Annual Meeting, May 2015.

T. Ghosh, A. Munchel, R. Macatangay, C. Sun. Abstract: CONGENITAL TRANSFORMATION OF SACROCOCCYGEAL TERATOMA TO MALIGNANT CENTRAL PRIMITIVE NEUROECTODERMAL TUMOR: A CASE REPORT. 2015 American Society for Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Annual Meeting, May 2015.

T. Ghosh, L. Canham, R. Macatangay. Abstract: ESTABLISHING A ROLE FOR ASTHMA MANAGEMENT AS ADJUVANT THERAPY FOR VASO-OCCLUSIVE CRISIS.  2016 American Society for Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Annual Meeting, May 2016.

L. Canham, T. Ghosh, M. Grant, A. Munchel, R. Macatangay. Abstract: ESTABLISHING A ROLE FOR ASTHMA MANAGEMENT AS ADJUVANT THERAPY FOR VASO-OCCLUSIVE CRISIS: PULMONARY RISK STRATISFICATION AND PROPOSED INTERVENTIONS.  Submitted to 2016 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting, December 2016.

Clinical Specialty Details

Co-Director Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Genetics Program

Awards and Affiliations

Awards

2009:   G. Bowers Mansdorfer, MD Award  - awarded for exhibiting the qualities of a learned, caring and committed pediatrician as selected by the Pediatric staff of Mercy Medical Center

2014:   Alexander J. Shaffer Teaching Award – awarded for outstanding contribution to housestaff education by the Pediatric Housestaff of the University of Maryland Medical Center

 

Affiliations

2009-present:   Inductee, Arnold P Gold Foundation Humanism Honor Society

2010-present:   Member, Children’s Oncology Group

2011-present:   Member, American Society of Hematology

2012-present:   Member, American Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

2015-present:   Member, Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Consortium

Professional Activity

2013-present:   University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Attending Interviewer for Residency Applicants

2014-present:   University of Maryland School of Medicine, Master’s in Genetic Counseling Training Program; Advisory Committee Member

2014-present:   University of Maryland School of Medicine Admissions Committee, Interviewer for Medical Student Applicants

2014-present:   University of Maryland School of Medicine Co-Director, Pediatric Clerkship

2015-present:   University of Maryland School of Medicine Admissions Committee Member