Maria R. Mascarenhas, MBBS

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Maria R. Mascarenhas, MBBS, is a pediatric gastroenterologist in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of Expertise: 22q deletion syndrome, Cystic fibrosis and pancreatic insufficiency, Eosinophilic esophagitis, Integrative health, Intestinal disorders, Nutrition, Nutrition support, Poor weight gain
Locations: Main Hospital; Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care

Background

Maria R. Mascarenhas, MBBS, is a pediatric gastroenterologist in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and a Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

She is currently the Section Chief of Nutrition in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Medical Director of the Clinical Nutrition Department, and Medical Director of the Integrative Health Program.

Dr Mascarenhas received her medical degree from St John’s Medical College in India and completed her pediatric training at Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn and Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. She completed her fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Additional trainings include pediatric massage and clinical hypnosis. She is board-certified in Pediatrics, Nutrition and Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Dr Mascarenhas is an experienced clinician, educator, international speaker and is widely published. Her research areas include cystic fibrosis, nutrition support, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and integrative medicine. In addition to her many publications, she has written a book “The Anti-Inflammatory Family Cookbook” to help her patients learn about and cook tasty and healthy meals.

Education and Training

Medical School

MBBS - St. John's Medical College, Bangalore, India

Internship

Rotating Intern - St. John's Medical College Hospital, Bangalore, India
Pediatrics - Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY

Residency

Pediatrics - Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX

Fellowship

Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Integrative Medicine - University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Board Certification

Pediatric Gastroenterology – American Board of Pediatrics
Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics
Physician Nutrition Specialist (PNS) – National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists (NBPNS)

Titles and Academic Titles

Section Chief, Nutrition, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Director, Nutrition Support Service

Medical Director, Department of Clinical Nutrition

Director, Integrative Health Program

Professor of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Professor of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Conditions Treated

Departments and Services

Research Interests

22q deletion syndrome
Cystic fibrosis
Nutrition
Integrative medicine

Publications

Papers

2023

Lee O, Mascarenhas M, Miccio R, Brown-Whitehorn, Dean Amy, Erlichman J, Ortiz R.: The Role of the Mind-Body Connection in Children with Food Reactions and Identified Adversity: Implications for Integrating Stress Management and Resilience Strategies in Clinical Practice. Children; SpecialIssue Research on Early Childhood Adversity and Child Development MDPI, Basel, Switzerland, march 2023 Notes: Website: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/3/563__;!!...$

Bass R, Mascarenhas MR, Mousa H, Kelly A: Gastroesophageal Reflux Burden in Youth with CF Treated with Elexacaftor-Tezacaftor-Ivacaftor Pediatric Pulmonology 2023.

Divito D, Wellink A, Burfield J, Peterson J, Flickinger J, Tindall A, Albanowski K, Vishnubhatt S, MacMullen L, Martin I, Muraresku C, McCormick E, George‑Sankoh I, McCormack S, Goldstein A, Ganetzky R, Yudkoff M, Xiao R, Falk MJ, Mascarenhas MR, Zolkipli‑Cunningham Z: Optimized Nutrition in Mitochondrial Disease Correlates to ImprovedMuscle Fatigue, Strength, and Quality of Life Neurotherapeutics 2023.

Tindall A, Mascarenhas MR, Maqbool AM, Stallings VA: LPC-rich Nutrition Therapy Increased Gut Absorption of Co-ingested Dietary Fat: A Randomized Controlled Trial   Current Developments in Nutrition 2023.

2022

Kotcher RE, Chait DB, Heckert JM, Crowley TB, Forde KA, Ahuja NK, Mascarenhas MR, Emanuel BS, Zackai EH, McDonald-McGinn DM, Reynolds JC: Gastrointestinal Features of 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome Include Chronic Motility Problems From Childhood to Adulthood. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Aug 1;75(2):e8-e14. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000003491. Epub 2022 Jun 1 august 2022.

Alain J Benitez, Ashley McGar, Kristen Kohser, Troy Gibbons, Amanda Muir,Maria Mascarenhas, Carmen Rossi, Francesca Dogias, Anneliese Golden, NancyKassam-Adams, and Meghan L Marsac: The Cellie Coping Kit forchildren with EosinophilicEsophagitis: Feasibility,acceptability, and preliminaryoutcomes. Journal of Child Health Care 2022, Vol. 0(0) 1-12 DOI: 10.1177/1367493521106412 2022.

Emily R Perito 1, John F Pohl 2, Caitlin Bakker 3, Matthew A Armfield 4, Bradley Barth 5, Addison Cuneo 1, Maria Mascarenhas 6, Megha Mehta 5, Sarah Jane Schwarzenberg: Outpatient Pain Management in Children With Chronic Pancreatitis: A Scoping Systematic Review. Pancreas. 2022 Feb 1;51(2):135-147. doi: 10.1097/MPA.0000000000001973 2022.

Kotcher RE, Chait DB, Heckert JM, Crowley TB, Forde KA, Ahuja NK, Mascarenhas MR, Emanuel BS, Zackai EH, McDonald-McGinn DM, Reynolds JC.: Gastrointestinal Features of 22Q11.2 Deletion Syndrome IncludeChronic Motility Problems from Childhood to Adulthood. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022.

2021

Diamond T, Divito D, Savoca M, Mascarenhas M, Goldstein A: Nutrition rehabilitation-related complications in primary mitochondrial disorders. Nutr Clin Pract 2021.

Lisanti AJ, Savoca M, Gaynor JW, Mascarenhas MR, Ravishankar C, Sullivan E, Pieciak K, Costarino A, Chen J, Kennedy A, Olsen R, Min J, Mondal A, Huang J, Irving SY: Standardized feeding approach mitigates weight loss in infants with congenital heart disease. J Pediatrics 231: 124-130, 2021.

2020

Palermo TM, Murray C, Aalfs H, Abu-El-Haija M, Barth B, Bellin MD, Ellery K, Fishman DS, Gariepy CE, Giefer MJ, Goday P, Gonska T, Heyman MB, Husain SZ, Lin TK, Liu QY, Mascarenhas MR, Maqbool A, McFerron B, Morinville VD, Nathan JD, Ooi CY, Perito ER, Pohl JF, Schwarzenberg SJ, Sellers ZM, Serrano J, Shah U, Troendle D, Zheng Y, Yuan Y, Lowe M, Uc A; Consortium for the Study of Chronic Pancreatitis, Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer. : Web-based cognitive-behavioral intervention for pain in pediatric acute recurrent and chronic pancreatitis: Protocol of a multicenter randomized controlled trial from the study of chronic pancreatitis, diabetes and pancreatic cancer (CPDPC). Contemp Clin Trials 88, Jan 2020.

Rothman JM, Bilici N, Mergler B, Schumacher R, Mataraza-Desmond T, Booth M, Olshan M, Bailey M, Mascarenhas M, Duffy W, Virudachalam S, DeLisser HM: A culinary medicine elective for clinically experienced medical students: A pilot study. J Altern Complement Med 26(7): 636-644, Jul 2020.

Abu-El-Haija M, Lowe M, Barth B, Bellin MD, Fishman DS, Freedman S, Gariepy C, Giefer MJ, Gonska T, Heyman MB, Himes R, Husain S, Lin TK, Mascarenhas MR, Maqbool A, McFerron B, Morinville V, Nathan J, ooi CY, Perito E, Pohl JF, Schwarzenberg SJ, ShahU, Troendle D, Werlin S, Wilschanski M, Zimmerman B, Uc A.: Pediatric chronic pancreatitis without prior acute or acute recurrent pancreatitis: A report from the INSPIRE consortium. Pancreatology 20(4): 781-784, 2020.

Dike CR, Zimmerman B, Zheng Y, Wilschanski M, Werlin SL, Troendle D, Shah U, Schwarzenberg SJ, Pohl J, Perito ER, OOi CY, Nathan JD, Morinville VD, McFerron B, Mascarenhas M et al: Clinical and practice variations in pediatric acute recurrent or chronic pancreatitis report from the INSPIRE study. JPGN 71(1): 112-118, 2020.

Lusman SS, Borowitz D, Marshall BC, Narkewicz M, Gonska T, Grand RJ, Simon RH, Mascarenhas MR, Schwarzenberg SJ, Freedman SD: DIGEST: Developing innovative gastroenterology specialty training. J of Cystic Fibrosis 2020.

Perito ER, Palermo TM, Pohl JF, Mascarenhas M et al: Factors associated with frequent opioid use in children with acute recurrent and chronic pancreatitis. JPGN 70(1): 106-114, 2020.

Stallings VA, Tindal, Alyssa, Mascarenhas MR, Maqbool A, Schall JI.: Improved residual fat malabsorption and growth in children with cystic fibrosis treated with a novel oral structured lipid supplement: A randomized controlled trial. PLoS ONE 15(9): e0239642, 2020.

2019

Bellin, MD; Lowe, M; Zimmerman, MB; Wilschanski, M; Werlin, S; Troendle, DM; Shah, U; Schwarzenberg, SJ: Pohl, JF; Perito, E; Ooi, CY; Nathan, JD; Morinville, VD; McFerron, BA; Mascarenhas, MR; Maqbool, A; Liu, Q; Lin, TK; Husain, SZ; Himes, R; Heyman, MB; Gonska, T; Giefer, MJ; Gariepy, CE; Freedman, SD; Fishman, DS; Barth, B; Abu-El-Haija, M; Uc, A: Diabetes Mellitus in children with acute recurrent and chronic pancreatitis. J Pediatr Gastroenterol 2019 2019.

Lin TK, Abu-El-Haiija M, Nathan JD, Palermo JP, Barth B, Bellin M, Fishman DS, Freedman SD, Gariepy CE, Giefer MJ, Gonska T, Heyman MB, Himes R, Husain SZ, Liu Q, Maqbool A, Mascarenhas M, McFerron B, Morinville VD, Ooi CY, Perito E, Pohl JF, Rhee S, Schwarzenberg SJ, Shah U, Troendle D, Welin SL, Wilschanski M, Zimmerman MB, Lowe ME, us, A.: Pancreas Divisum in Pediatric Acute recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis; Report From INSPIRE. J Clin Gastroenterol 53(6): e232-e238, Jul 2019.

Liu QY, Abu-El-Haija M, Husain SZ, Barth B, Bellin M, Fishman DS, Freedman SD, Gariepy CE, Giefer MJ, Gonska T, Heyman MB, Himes R, Lin TK, Maqbool A, Mascarenahs M, McFerron BA, Morinville VD, Nathan JD, Ooi CY, Perito ER, Pohl JF, Rhee S, Schwarzenberg SJ, Shah U, Torendle D, Werlin SL, Wilchanski M, Zimmerman MB, Lowe ME, Uc A.: Risk Factors for Rapid Progression From Acute Recurrent to Chronic Pancreatitis in Children: Report from INSPPIRE. JPGN May 2019.

Hill, DH, Carroll KW, Snyder KJG, Mascarenhas M, Erlichman J, Patterson CA, Barakat LP, Feudtner C.: Development and Pilot Testing of a Coping Kit for Parents of Hospitalized Children. Academic Pediatrics 19(4): 454-463, May-June 2019.

Hommel KA, Rausch J, Towner EK, Schall J, Maqbool, A, Mascarenhas MR, Stallings V: Adherence to nutritional supplementation in cystic fibrosis. J Pediatr Nurs 18(47): 18-22, April 2019.

Schwarzenberg SJ, Uc A, Zimmerman B, Wilchanski M, Wilcox CM< Whitcomb DC, Werlin SL, Troendle D, Yang G, Slivka A, Singh VK, Sherman S, Shah U, Sandhu BS, Romagnuolo J, Rhee S, Pohl JF, Perito E, OOi C, Nathan JD, Muniraj T, Morinville VD, McFerron B, Mascarenhas M, Gerlud A, Gariepy CE, Gardner TB, Freedman SD, Forsmark CE, Fishman DS, Cote GA, COnwell D, Brand RE, Bellin M, Barth B, banks PA, Anderson MA, Alkaade S, Abu-El-Haija M, Abberbock JN, Lowe M, Yadav D: Chronic Pancreatitis: Pediatric and Adult Cohorts Shoe Similarities in Disease Despite Different Risk Factors. JPGN 68(4): 566-573, April 2019.

Hill, DH, Carroll KW, Snyder KJG, Mascarenhas M, Erlichman J, Patterson CA, Barakat LP, Feudtner C.: Development and Pilot Testing of a Coping Kit for Parents of Hospitalized Children. Academic Pediatrics 19(4): 454-463, may-june 2019.

Liu QY, Abu-El-Haija M, Husain SZ, Barth B, Bellin M, Fishman DS, Freedman SD, Gariepy CE, Giefer MJ, Gonska T, Heyman MB, Himes R, Lin TK, Maqbool A, Mascarenahs M, McFerron BA, Morinville VD, Nathan JD, Ooi CY, Perito ER, Pohl JF, Rhee S, Schwarzenberg SJ, Shah U, Torendle D, Werlin SL, Wilchanski M, Zimmerman MB, Lowe ME, Uc A.: Risk Factors for Rapid Progression From Acute Recurrent to Chronic Pancreatitis in Children: Report from INSPPIRE. JPGN May 2019.

Lin TK, Abu-El-Haiija M, Nathan JD, Palermo JP, Barth B, Bellin M, Fishman DS, Freedman SD, Gariepy CE, Giefer MJ, Gonska T, Heyman MB, Himes R, Husain SZ, Liu Q, Maqbool A, Mascarenhas M, McFerron B, Morinville VD, Ooi CY, Perito E, Pohl JF, Rhee S, Schwarzenberg SJ, Shah U, Troendle D, Welin SL, Wilschanski M, Zimmerman MB, Lowe ME, us, A.: Pancreas Divisum in Pediatric Acute recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis; Report From INSPIRE. J Clin Gastroenterol 53(6): e232-e238, Jul 2019.

Bellin, MD; Lowe, M; Zimmerman, MB; Wilschanski, M; Werlin, S; Troendle, DM; Shah, U; Schwarzenberg, SJ: Pohl, JF; Perito, E; Ooi, CY; Nathan, JD; Morinville, VD; McFerron, BA; Mascarenhas, MR; Maqbool, A; Liu, Q; Lin, TK; Husain, SZ; Himes, R; Heyman, MB; Gonska, T; Giefer, MJ; Gariepy, CE; Freedman, SD; Fishman, DS; Barth, B; Abu-El-Haija, M; Uc, A: Diabetes Mellitus in children with acute recurrent and chronic pancreatitis. J Pediatr Gastroenterol 2019 2019.

2018

Campbell IM, Sheppard SE, Crowley TB, McGinn DE, Bailey A, McGinn MJ, Unolt M, Homans JF, Chen EY, Salmons HI, Gaynor JW, Goldmuntz E, Jackson OA2, Katz LE, Mascarenhas MR, Deeney VFX, Castelein RM, Zur KB, Elden L, Kallish S, Kolon TF, Hopkins SE, Chadehumbe MA, Lambert MP, Forbes BJ, Moldenhauer JS, Schindewolf EM1, Solot CB, Moss EM, Gur RE, Sullivan KE, Emanuel BS, Zackai EH, McDonald-McGinn DM. What is new with 22q? An update from the 22q and You Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Am J Med Genet A. 2018 Oct;176(10):2058-2069. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.40637.

Ya A, Perito ER, Pohl JH, Shah U, Abu-El-Haiija M, Barth B, Bellin MD, Ellery KM, Fishman DA, Gariepy C, Giefer MJ, Gonska T, Heyman MB, Himes RW, Husain SZ, Maqbool A, Mascarenhas MR, McFerron BA, Morinville V, Lin TK, Liu QY, Nathan JD, Rhee SJ, Ooi CY, Sellers ZM, Schwarzenberg SJ, Serrano J, Troendle DM, Werlin SL, Wilschanski M, Zheng Y, Yuan Y, Lowe ME; Consortium for the Study of Chronic Pancreatitis, Diabetes and pancreatic Cancer (CPDPC): INternational Study Group of pediatric Pancreatitis: in Search for a cure COhort Study: Design and Rationale for INSPIRE 2 From the Consortium for the Study of Chronic Pancreatitis, Diabetes and pancreatic Cancer. Pancreas 47(10): 1222-1228, Nov/Dec 2018.

2016

Stallings VA, Schall JI, Maqbool A, Mascarenhas MR, Alshaikh BN, Dougherty KA, Hommel K, Ryan J, Elci OU, Shaw WA: Effect of Oral Lipid Matrix Supplement on Fat Absorption in Cystic Fibrosis:  A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial. JPGN 63(6): 676-680, December 2016.

Erlichman J, Hall A, Dean A, Godwin B, Mascarenhas M: Integrative Nutrition for Pediatrics. Curr Probl Pediatr Adolesc Health Care Jan 2016 Notes: doi:10.1016/j.cppeds.2015.12.007 [Epub ahead of print]

2015

Schall JI, Mascarenhas MR, Maqbool A, Dougherty K, Elci O, Wang DJ, Altes TA, Hammel KA, Shaw W, Moore J, Stallings VA: "Choline Supplementation with a Structured Lipid in Children with Cystic Fibrosis:  A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial" JPGN 2015 Notes: In press.

Mascarenhas MR, Stallings V: Nutrition Issues in Cystic Fibrosis. Clinics in Chest Medicine 2015 Notes: in press.

Mascarenhas MR: "Choline Supplementation with a Structured Lipid in Children with Cystic Fibrosis:  A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial" JPGN 2015 Notes: Accepted for publication.

Irving S, Mascarenhas MR: Survey of Barriers to Anthropometric Measurements in Critically Ill Children: Perceptions Differ between Ordering Providers and Nurses. American Journal of Critical Care 2015 Notes: accepted.

Mascarenhas MR, Mondick J, Barrett JS, Wilson M, Stallings VA, Schall JI: Malabsorption Blood Test: Assessing Fat Absorption in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis and Pancreatic Insufficiency. Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 55(8): 854-65, August 2015.

2014

Partridge J, Vanderpuye-Orgle J, Lakdawalla D, Mascarenhas MR, Anupam B, LaValle C, Snider J: Impact of Oral Nutritional Supplements on Hospital Outcomes in Pediatric Patients. JPEN 38(2 Suppl): 42s-9s, Nov 2014.

Groleau V, Schall JI, Dougherty KA, Latham NE, Maqbool A, Mascarenhas RM, Stallings VA: Effect of a dietary intervention on growth and energy expenditure in children with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros 13(5): 572-8, Sep 2014.

Maqbool A, Schall JI, Mascarenhas MR, Dougherty KA, Stallings VA: Vitamin B12 Status in Children with Cystic Fibrosis and Pancreatic Insufficiency. JPGN 58(6), June 2014.

Bertolaso C, Schall JI, Groleau V, Maqbool A, Mascarenhas MR, Dougherty KA, Stallings VA: Fat soluble vitamin status in children with CF and PI receiving a calorie and fat intervention. JPGN 58(4): 443-8, April 2014.

2013

Stallins VA, Mondick JT, Schall JI, Barrett JS, Wilson M, Mascarenhas MR: Diagnosing malabsorption with systemic lipid profiling: pharmacokinetics of pentadecanoic acid and triheptadecanoic acid following oral administration in healthy subjects and subjects with cystic fibrosis. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther 51(4): 263-73, Apr 2013.

Rovner AJ, Schall JI, Mondick JT, Zhuang H, Mascarenhas MR: Delayed Small Bowel Transit in children with Cystic Fibrosis and Pancreatic Insufficiency JPGN July 2013.

Bertolaso C, Schall JI, Groleau V, Maqbool A, Mascarenhas MR, Dougherty KA, Stallings VA: Fat soluble vitamin status in children with Cf and PI receiving a calorie and fat intervention. JPGN 2013 Notes: in press.

Lin HC, Kahana D, Vos MB, Black D, Port Z, Shulman R, Scheimann A, Mascarenhas MR: Assessment of Nutrition Education Among Pediatric Gastroenterologists: A Survey of NASPGHAN Members. JPGN 56(2): 137-144, 2013.

Rovner AJ, Schall JI, Mondick JT, Zhuang H, Mascarenhas MR: Delayed Small Bowel Transit in children with cystic Fibrosis and Pancreatic Insufficiency. JPGN 2013 Notes: POST ACCEPTANCE, 12 March 2013doi: 10.1097/MPG.0b013e318290d112

2012

Mascarenhas MR, August DA, DeLegge MH, Grambeck L, Iyer K, Patel V, Schattner MA and the Task Force on Standard for Nutrition Support Physicians and ASPEN Board of Directors: Standards for nutrition support physicians. NCP 27(2): 295-299, April 2012.

Mascarenhas MR, August DA, DeLegge MH, Gramlich L, Iyer K, Patel V, Schattner MA, Task Force on Standards for Nutrition Support Physicians, American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Board of Directors: Standards of practice for nutrition support physicians Nutrition in Clinical Practice 27(2): 295-9, April 2012.

Martinez JA, Koyama T, Acra S, Mascarenhas MR, Shulman RJ: Nutrition Education for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Fellows: Survey of NASPGHAN Fellowship Training Programs. JPGN 55(2): 131-5, August 2012.

2009

Michel SH, Maqbool A, Hanna MD, Mascarenhas M. Nutrition management of pediatric patients who have cystic fibrosis. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2009 Oct;56(5):1123-41. Review. Read the abstract »

Books

2022

Kotcher R, Mascarenhas MR: Gastrointestinal Manifestations.  In: McDonald-McGinn DM (Ed). The Chromosome 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment. San Diego: Elsevier Inc./Academic Press, 2022:  2022.

2021

Patinella S, Romey A, McClafferty H, Deutsch J, Mascarenhas MR: The Anti-inflammatory Family Cookbook. Cook book. Adams Media, 2021

2011

Schwartz W, Bell LA, Bingham PM, Chung EK, Friedman DF, Loomes K, Mamula P, Mascarenhas MR, Tanel RE, Schwartz CI Polchenko C: The Five Minute Pediatric Consult. 6th Edition. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, 2011 Notes: In Press.

2009

Schwartz W, Bell LA, Bingham PM, Chung EK, Friedman DF, Loomes K, Mamula P, Mascarehas MR, Tanel RE, Schwartz CI, Polchenko C: The Five Minute Pediatric Consult. 5th Edition. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, 2009.

2006

Schwartz W, Bell LA, Bingham PM, Chung EK, Friedman DF, Loomes K, Mamula P, Mascarenhas MR, Tanel RE, Schwartz CI Polchenko: The Five Minute Pediatric Consult. 4th edition. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, 2006.

2005

Mascarenhas MR: Nutrition Section Philadelphia Guide: Inpatient Pediatrics. Frank G. Zaoutis, Catalozzi M, Shah S (eds.). Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, 2005.

2004

Jew R, Mascarenhas MR, Shuker M: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Pharmacy Handbook and Formulary. 8th Edition. Lexi-Comp, Inc, 2004.

2003

Mascarenhas MR: Nutrition Section. Philadelphia Manual of Inpatient Pediatrics. Frank G, Zaoutis L, Catallozzi M, Shah S (eds.). 2003.

2002

Mascarenhas MR, Piccoli DA: Gastroenterology and Nutrition. Pediatric Clinics of North America. WB Saunders, 49(1), 2002.

Mascarenhas MR, Piccoli DA: Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition: The Requisites. WB Saunders, 2002 Notes: Currently in preparation. To be published in Philadelphia.

Jew R, Mascarenhas MR, Shuker M: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Pharmacy Handbook and Formulary 7th Edition. Lexi-Comp, Inc. 2002.

2001

Jew R, Mascarenhas MR, Thorpe J, Manning M: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Pharmacy Handbook and Formulary 6th Edition. Lexi-Comp, Inc. 2001.

2000

Mascarenhas MR: Nutrition Section. e-Medicine Pediatric Text 2000 Notes: Available at: http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic169.htm.

Jew R, Mascarenhas MR, McCoy B, Manning M: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Pharmacy Handbook and Formulary 5th Edition. Lexi-Comp, Inc. 2000.

1999

Jew R, Mascarenhas MR, McCoy B: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Pharmacy Handbook and Formulary. 4th Edition. Lexi-Comp, Inc. 1999.

1998

Jew R, Mascarenhas MR, McCoy B: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Pharmacy Handbook and Formulary, 3rd Edition. Lexi-Comp, Inc. 1998.

1995

Darby M, Mascarenhas MR, McCoy B: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Pharmacy Handbook and Formulary. 2nd Edition. Lexi-Comp, Inc. 1995.

1993

Darby M, Mascarenhas MR, McCoy B: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Pharmacy Handbook and Formulary 1st Edition. Lexi-Comp, Inc. 1993.

Chapters

2022

Kiernan B, Mascarenhas MR: Growth assessment and anthropometrics. "Failure to Thrive and Malnutrition" Vachani J (eds.). Springer Nature, 2022.

2021

Kotcher RE, Chait DB, Heckert JM, Crowley TB, Forde KF, Ahuja NK, Mascarenhas MR, Emmanuel BS, Zackai EH, Mcdonald-McGinn DM, Reynolds JC: Gastrointestinal features of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome include chronic motility problems from childhood to adulthood. The Chromosome 22q11.2 deletion Syndrome. McDonald-McGinn D (eds.). Elsevier, First Edition, 2021.

Stein r, Mascarenhas MR: Nutrition for the patient with IBD. Nutricion en Pediatria. Adriana Fernendez (eds.). chapter 56, 2021.

Vellanki S, Panganiban J, Erlichman J, Mascarenhas MR: Integrative Medicine in IBD. Pediatric inflammatory bowel disease. Mamula P, Grossman AB, Baldassano R, Kelsen JR, Markowitz JE (eds.). Springer, 2021.

2019

Goh V, Bass R, Mascarenhas M: Nutrition. The Philadelphia Guide:  Inpatient Pediatrics 2019 Notes: In Press.

2018

Bass R, Goh V, Mascarenhas MR: Nutrition. The Philadelphia Guide:  Inpatient Pediatrics 3rd edition 2018 Notes: In Press.

Panganiban J and Mascarenhas M: Parenteral Nutrition. Wyllie: Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease 2018 Notes: In Press.

Panganiban J, Gilbaugh A, Tettey-Fio A, Mascarenhas MR: Integrative Medicine and Nutrition, Chapter 22. Pediatric Nutrition Handbook, 5th edition. Becker P and Konek S (eds.). Jones and Bartlett Learning, 2018.

2015

Solomon M, Bozic M, Mascarenhas RM: Nutritional Issues in Cystic Fibrosis. Clin Chest Med 37(1): 97-107, March 2016 Notes: doi: 10.1016/j.ccm.2015 11.009. Epub 2015.

Voynow JA, Mascarenhas MR, Kelly A, Scanlin TA: "Cystic Fibrosis" Fishman's Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders. Grippi MA (eds.). McGraw Hill, One: 757-778, 2015.

Merves J, Mascarenhas M, Barsky D: Nutrition. The Philadelphia Guide to Inpatient Pediatrics   2015 Notes: Chapter 20.

2014

Lee D, Smith E, Mascarenhas MR: Parenteral Nutrition. Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease, 5th Edition. Elsevier, London, 2014 Notes: in press.

2013

Grande L, Mascarenhas MR: Cystic Fibrosis and Tube Feeding. Medical Nutrition and Disease: A Case-Based Approach, 5th Edition. Hark L, Deen D, Morrison G (eds.). Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK, 2013.

Merves J, Barsky D. Mascarenhas RM: Nutrition. The Philadelphia Guide: Inpatient Pediatrics. Shah SS, Zaoutis LB, Catallozzi M, Frank G (eds.). McGraw-Hill, New York, NY, 2013.

Voynow J, Kelly A, Mascarenhas MR, Scanlin T: Cystic Fibrosis. Decision Support in Medicine: Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine. Grippo M, Heffner J, Kotloff (eds.). 2013 Notes: http://www.decisionsupportinmedicine.com.

2011

Kennedy M, Mascarenhas M: Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth. The NASPGHAN Fellow's Concise Review of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. CCGMP 2011.

Mascarenhas MR, Bradshaw DJ, Stallings VA: Special Dietary Therapy. Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management, 4th Edition. Walker WA, Durie PR, Kleinman R, Walker-Smith, JA (eds.). BC Decker, Inc. 2011 Notes: Currently in press.

2010

Begany M, Mascarenhas MR: Infant Feeding. Conn's Current Therapy. Rakel RE, Bope ET, Kellerman RD (eds.). Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc., Philadelphia, pa, Page: 1057-1060, 2010.

Mallowe A, Michel S, Mascarenhas RM: Cystic Fibrosis. ASPEN Pediatric Nutrition Core Curriculum. Corkins M, Balint J, Bobo E, Plogsted S, Yaworski JA (eds.). ASPEN Publishers Silver Spring, MA, Page: 323-336, 2010.

Mascarenhas RM, Maqbool A: Gastrointestinal manifestations in CV. Cystic Fibrosis, 1st edition. Rubenstein R, Allen J, Panitch H (eds.). Informa Healthcare, New York, NY, Page: 266-284, 2010.

Wallace E, Mascarenhas RM: Parenteral Nutrition. Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease, 4th Edition. Elsevier, London, JR, Page: 964-977, 2010.

2009

Begany M, Mascarenhas RM: Infant Feeding. Conn's Current Therapy. Rakel RE and Bope ET (eds.). Elsevier, Inc., Philadelphia, PA, Page: 1210-1214, 2009.

Mascarenhas MR, Maka MA, Enriquez L: Drug Nutrient Interactions in Infancy and Childhood. Handbook of Drug Nutrient Interactions, 2nd edition. Armenti, VT, Boullata JC (eds.). Humane Press Inc., New Jersey, Page: 575-591, 2009.

Michel S, Maqbool A, Hanna M, Mascarenhas MR: Micronutrient deficiencies in CF. Pediatric Clinics of North America. Goday P and Sentongo T (eds.). 56(6): 1123-1142, 2009.

2008

Ryan M, Mascarenhas MR. Short bowel syndrome. In: Altschuler, SM, Liacouras CA, Piccoli DA, editors. Clinical pediatric gastroenterology: the requisites in pediatrics. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Mosby Elsevier, Churchill Livingstone; 2008. p 211-215.

Dematos V, Mascarenhas MR. Cystic fibrosis and the gastrointestinal tract. In: Liacouras CA, Piccoli DA, editors. Pediatric gastroenterology: the requisites in pediatrics. 1st ed. Philadelphia: Mosby Elsevier; 2008. p 314-321.

Mascarenhas RM, Nepa A: Cystic Fibrosis. Medical Nutrition and Disease, 4th edition. Morison G, Hark L (eds.). Blackwell Science, Page: 284-291, 2008.

Ryan M, Mascarenhas RM: Short Bowel Syndrome. Clinical Pediatric Gastroenterology: The Requisites in Pediatrics, 2nd Edition. Altschuler SM, Liacouras CA, Piccoli DA (eds.). Mosby Elsevier, Churchill Livingstone Philadelphia, PA, Page: 211-215, 2008.

2007

Mascarenhas MR, Enriquez L. Nutrition support teams. In: Baber SS, Baker RD, Davis AM, editors. Pediatric nutrition support. 1st ed. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc.; 2007. p. 123-134.

Kelsen J, Mascarenhas MR. Short bowel syndrome. In: Schwartz W, Bell L, Bingham P, Chung E, Friedman D, Mascarenhas MR, Mamula P, Loomes K, Cohen MI, editors. 5-minute pediatric consult. 4th ed. Maryland: Williams and Wilkins; 2007. p 774-775.

Kelsen J, Mascarenhas MR. Upper GI bleeding. In: Schwartz W, Bell L, Bingham P, Chung E, Friedman D, Mascarenhas MR, Mamula P, Loomes K, Cohen MI, editors. 5-minute pediatric consult. 4th ed. Maryland: Williams and Wilkins; 2007. p. 886-887.

2006

Begany, M, Mascarenhas MR. Infant feeding. In: Rakel RE, Bope ET, editors. Conn’s current therapy 2007. Philadelphia: Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc; 2006. p. 1210-1214.

Mascarenhas MR, Zucker S. Parenteral nutrition. In: Wyllie R, Hyams JS, editors. Pediatric gastrointestinal and liver disease. 3rd ed. London (UK): Elsevier; 2006.

2005

Mascarenhas MR, DiVito D, McClave S. Nutritional support in pancreatic disease. In: Merritt R, editor. American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), Nutrition Support Practice Manual. Silver Spring: American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition; 2005. p. 211-230.

Rovner A, Mascarenhas MR. Rickets. In: Schwartz W, Bell L, Bingham P, Chung E, Friedman D, Mulberg AE, Sinai L., editors. 5- minute pediatric consult. 4th ed. Maryland: Williams & Wilkins; 2005. p. 734-735.

Graham-Maar R, Mascarenhas MR. Constipation. In: Schwartz W, Bell L, Bingham P, Chung E, Friedman D, Mulberg AE, Sinai L., editors. 5-minute pediatric consult. 4th ed. Maryland: Williams & Wilkins; 2005. p. 284-285.

Thayu M, Mascarenhas MR. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding. In: Schwartz W, Bell L, Bingham P, Chung E, Friedman D, Mulberg AE, Sinai L, editors. 5-minute pediatric consult. 4th ed. Maryland: Williams & Wilkins; 2005. p. 84-85.

Thayu M, Mascarenhas MR. Lower gastrointestinal bleeding. In: Schwartz W, Bell L, Bingham P, Chung E, Friedman D, Mulberg AE, Sinai L, editors. 5-minute pediatric consult. 4th ed. Maryland: Williams & Wilkins; 2005. p. 58-59.

Mascarenhas MR, Konek S. Vitamin deficiencies and excesses. Dutch (Netherlands) In: Berg FD, Ingelfinger JR, Wald ER, Polin RA, editors. Gellis and Kagan’s current pediatric therapy. 18th ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders Company, Inc.; 2005. p. 98-108.

2004

Mascarenhas MR, Bradshaw DJ, Stallings VA. Special dietary therapy. In: Walker WA, Durie PR, Kleinman R, Walker-Smith, JA, editors. Pediatric gastrointestinal disease, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management. 4th ed. Philadelphia: BC Decker, Inc; 2004. p. 1995-2005.

Mascarenhas MR, Maka MA, Enriquez L. Drug nutrient interactions in infancy and childhood. In: Armenti, VT, Boullata JC, editors. Handbook of drug nutrient interactions. New Jersey: Humane Press Inc; 2004. p. 331-345.

2003

Mascarenhas MR, Aloupis MS. Cystic Fibrosis. In: Hark L, Morrison G, editors. Medical nutrition and disease: a case-based approach. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Blackwell Publishing; 2003. p. 321-327.

Olsen, IE, Mascarenhas, MR, Stallings, VA. Clinical assessment of nutritional status. In: Walker WA, Watkins JB, Duggan C, editors. Nutrition in pediatrics. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: BC Decker, Inc.; 2003. p. 6-16.

2002

Mascarenhas MR. Vitamin deficiencies and excesses. In: Burg FD, Ingelfinger JR, Wald ER, Polin RA, editors. Gellis and Kagan's current pediatric therapy. 17th ed. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company Inc.; 2002. p. 16-20.

Sentongo T, Mascarenhas MR. Newer components of enteral formulas. In: Mascarenhas MR, Piccoli DA, editors. Pediatric Clinics of North America. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Inc; 2002. p 113-126.

Mamula P, Mascarenhas MR, Baldassano RN. Biological and novel therapies for IBD. In: Mascarenhas MR, Piccoli DA, editors. Pediatric Clinics of North America. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Inc; 2002. 49(1): 1-26.

2001

Mascarenhas MR, Zemel B, Tershakovec AM, Stallings VA. Adolescent nutrition. In: Zeigler EE, Filer LJ, editors. Present knowledge in nutrition. 8th ed. Washington: ILSI Press; 2001. p. 426-438.

Mascarenhas MR, Mamula P, Malabsorption. In: Polin RA, Spitzer AR, editors. Fetal and neonatal secrets. Philadelphia: Hanley & Belfus, Inc. ; 2001. p. 164-167.

2000

Mascarenhas MR, Kerner JA, Stallings VA. Enteral and parenteral nutrition. In: Walker WA, Durie PR, Hamilton JR, Walker-Smith JA, Watkins JB, editors. Pediatric gastrointestinal disease: pathophysiology, diagnosis and management. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: B.C. Decker, Inc.; 2000. p. 1705-1751.

Posters and Presentations

2023

Sankararaman S, Schindler T, Vavrina K, Thavamani A, Cummings L, Mascarenhas MR : CYSTIC FIBROSIS: EXPLORING THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN GASTROENTEROLOGISTS AND REGISTERED DIETITIANS.  NASPGHAN Annual Meeting october 2023.

Abu-El-Haija M, Hornung L, Lowe M, Maqbool AM, Mascarenhas MR, Ode KL, Zemel BS, Uc A, Kwalkorf HJ. : "Bone Health in Children with Recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis: A Multi-Center Cross Sectional Analysis"  APA 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting Poster presentation 2023 Notes: 023 Annual Scientific Meeting from November 15 - 18, 2023 at the Loews Coronado Bay in California.

Benitez A, Dourlain J, Rana1 A, Silliman Cohen T, Evans J, Wang X, Rosoff-verbit Z, Miccio R, Mascarenhas MR : ABDOMINAL MYOFASCIAL RELEASE AS A POTENTIAL NEW THERAPY FOR CHILDREN WITH IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME: FEASIBILITY AND PRELIMINARY RESULTS.  NASPGHAN Annual Meeting 2023.

Sankaraman S, Schindler T, Vavrina K, Thavamani A, Cummings L, Mascarenhas MR: Cystic Fibrosis: Exploring the partnership between gastroenterologists and registered dietitians. Annual NASPGHAN meeting october 2023, San Diego: Poster presentation 2023.

Urmana J, Meyers, R, Balamuth F, Miccio, R, Mascarenhas MR, Ellison, A: Kids with sickle cell disease want to try acupuncture for their pain. PAS Annual meeting 2023.

2022

Lee O, Mascarenhas MR, Erlichman J, Ortiz R: Stressors and Resilience in Children with Food Intolerances: Implications for Integrative Practice. 2022 International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health may 2022.

Miccio R. Silliman-Cohen T, Squires L, Mascarenhas MR: Wellness Education to Support Behavioral Health in Underserved Communities. 2022 International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health may 2022.

Sindu Vellanki, MD; Adoma Boateng, BS; Naomi Pressman, MS RD; Christina Holbein, PhD; Erica Sibinga, MD; Maria Mascarenhas, MBBS; Lindsey Albenberg, DO : LIVE VIDEO MINDFULNESS PROGRAM IS A SAFE, FEASIBLE, AND ACCEPTABLE INTERVENTION FOR YOUTH WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE 2022 International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health may 2022.

Judith Kelsen, Soma Jyonouchi, Elizabeth Goldmuntz, Maria Mascarenhas, Donna M. McDonald-McGinn, Katheen Sullivan: Very Early Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Patients With 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. The International 22q11.2 Scientific Meeting, Croatia 2022.

Rebecca Kotcher, Daniel Chait, Jason Heckert, T. Blaine Crowley, Daniel McGinn, Elaine Zackai, Nitin Ahuja, Maria Mascarenhas, Donna M. McDonald-McGinn, bJames Reynolds: 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: a New Model for the Study of Functional Gastrointestinal Diseases. The International 22q11.2 Scientific Meeting, Croatia 2022.

Rebecca Kotcher, Daniel Chait, Jason Heckert, T.Blaine Crowley, Daniel McGinn, Elaine Zackai, Nitin Ahuja, Maria Mascarenhas, Donna M. McDonald-McGinn, James Reynolds : Gastrointestinal Features of 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome Across the Life Course. The International 22q11.2 Scientific Meeting, Croatia 2022.

Tindall A, Mascarenhas MR, Maqbool M, Stallings VA: Unanticipated increase in commonly consumed dietary fat when consumed with a new lysophosphatidylcholine-rich nutritional therapy. 45th European Cystic Fibrosis Conference, Rotterdam, the Netherlands 2022.

2021

Tindall A, Mascarenhas MR, Maqbool A, Stallings VA  : Additional dietary fat absorption characteristics of the lysophosphatidylcholine rich nutritional product in people with CF and PI. NACFC 2021.

Vellanki S, Boateng A, Pressman N, Holbein C, Sibinga E, Mascarenhas M, Albenberg L: Live Video Mindfulness Program is a Safe, Feasible, and Acceptable Intervention for Youth with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.  North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. Accepted for Poster Presentation december 2021.

Invited Lectures

2023

Mascarenhas MR. "Food: A Global Imperative for Health", American Academy of Pediatrics, Washington, DC. Oct 2023.

Mascarenhas MR. "Culinary Medicine: Using Food for Physical, Mental, and Environmental Health", American Academy of Pediatrics, Washington, DC. OCt 2023.

Mascarenhas MR. "The Anti-inflammatory Way", NASPGHAN Annual meeting, San Diego, CA. Oct 2023.

Mascarenhas MR. "Nutritional Assessment in a Mitochondrial Disease Clinic", UMDF Bench to Bedside. Sept 2023.

Mascarenhas MR. "Purity Meditation", Point of Life, Virtual. Sept 2023.

Mascarenhas MR. "Encouragement Meditation", Point of Life, virtual. Sept 2023.

Mascarenhas MR. "Monitoring Postnatal Growth of Term and Preterm Infants after Discharge", 40th Mexican National Congress, Mexican Pediatric Association, Mexico City. July 2023.

Mascarenhas MR. "Nutrition Assessment: History and Physical Examination", 40th Pediatric National Congress, Mexican Pediatric Association,Mexico City. July 2023.

Mascarenhas MR. "Patience Meditation", Point of Life, virtual. Jun 2023.

Mascarenhas MR. "Integrative health in Behavioral Health", Department of Behavioral Health, CHOP, Philadelphia. Jun 2023.

Mascarenhas MR. "Awakening Serenity: Mindfulness, Meditation and Sleep Hygiene for Wellbeing", Cinnacares, Cinnaminson, NJ. Jun 2023.

Mascarenhas MR. "Integrative Health", Nephrotic Syndrome Education Day, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, CHOP, Philadelphia. May 2023.

Mascarenhas MR. " Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Culinary Medicine", Eighth N2U course, NASPGHAN, Chicago, IL. Apr 2023.

Mascarenhas MR. "Cystic Fibrosis and Pancreatitis", Eighth N2U course, NASPGHAN, Chicago, IL. Apr 2023.

Mascarenhas MR. "Fundraising to Support Integrative Medicine", AWCIM Cultivating Leaders in Academic Integrative Medicine (ACLAIM) Program, Tucson, AZ. Mar 2023.

Mascarenhas MR. "The anti-inflammatory Diet: Evidence and Implementation", Zolik Pediatric Family Pediatric Nutrition Month, Chicago, IL. Mar 2023.

Mascarenhas MR. " Integrative Health and Pancreatitis", National Pancreas Foundation. Mar 2023.

Mascarenhas MR. "Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Where are we now?", CHOP Nutrition Seminar Series, Philadelphia, PA. Mar 2023.

Mascarenhas MR. " Integrative Health and IBD", CHOP Annual IBD Education Day, Philadelphia, PA. Feb 2023.

2022

Mascarenhas MR. "Compassion Meditation" Point of Life. Dec 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. "GI Manifestations of 22q11.2 syndrome", 22q Journal Club. Nov 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. "Women in Medicine: How to envision and advocate for your career", Meet the Professor Session, NASPGHAN Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL. Oct 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. "Integrative Gastroenterology", Maryland University Integrative Health. Oct 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. "Integrative Health, Mindfulness and You", 22q and You Family Education Day, Philadelphia. Oct 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. "Women in Medicine: How to envision and advocate for your career", NASPGHAN Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL. Oct 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. "Resilience Meditation", Point of Life, Virtual. Oct 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. "Innate Powers Meditation", Point of Life, Virtual. Sept 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. " Understanding the impact of integrative modalities and the IH Program", CHOP Integrative Health seminar Series, Philadelphia. Sept 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. "Contentment Meditation", point of Life, Virtual. Aug 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. "CFTR Modulators - Any Role in GI Disease and Nutritional Status", 44th Annual Aspen Conference on Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease, Aspen, CO. July 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. "Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy", 44th Annual Aspen Conference on Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease, Aspen, CO. Jul 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. "Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Evidence and Benefits", 44th Annual Aspen Conference on Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease, Aspen, CO. Jul 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. "Using Mind-body Modalities in Pediatric GI diseases to Improve Care", 44th Annual Aspen Conference on Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease, Aspen, CO. Jul 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. "Use of DXA by the Pediatric Gastroenterologist", 44th Annual Aspen Conference on Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease, Aspen, CO. Jul 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. Feeding, Swallowing and Gastrointestinal Problems Across the Lifespan; The 22q11.2 International Family Conference, Croatia. Jun 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. Build your Best Self Through Food - Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition, The 22q11.2 International Family Conference, Croatia. Jun 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. Bounce Back Better through Integrative Health; The 22q11.2 International Family Conference, Croatia. Jun 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. "Enhancing Traditional Medicine with Complementary Therapies", the International 22q11.2 Family Conference; Croatia. Jun 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. "Father's Day Meditation", Point of Life, Virtual. Jun 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. "Wellness for Patients and Practitioners" CHOP Allergy Symposium, Philadelphia. Jun 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. "What is the Role of Integrative Medicine in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders?", Pediatric Grand Rounds, Montreol Children's Hospital, Virtual. May 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. "Mother's Day Meditation", Point of Life, Virtual. May 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. "Integrative Health", Adolescent Medicine Fellowship Series, Philadelpha. Apr 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. "Cystic Fibrosis", Seventh Annual N2U Virtual nutrition course, NASPGHAN, Virtual. Apr 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. Mindful Meditation; CHOP Annual Celiac Education Day, Virtual. Mar 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. Peace Meditation, Point of Life. Mar 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. "Integrative Health for the IBD patient", CHOP Annual IBD Education Day, Virtual. Feb 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. Preparing for the Journey; Point of Life. Feb 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. Integrative Approaches to Gi Diseases; GI Tuesday Clinic Conference, Virtual. Feb 2022.

Mascarenhas MR. Anti-Inflammatory Diet; Foundations in Culinary Medicine Penn Medical Student Course. Jan 2022.

2021

Mascarenhas MR. "Heart Centered Meditation", Feel-Well Heal-Well: Meditation for Healthcare Professionals. Oct 2021.

Mascarenhas MR. Navigating Change, CHOP Physician Wellness Program, Virtual. Oct 2021.

Mascarenhas MR. "Integrative Strategies to Support the Pediatric Palliative/Hospice Patient", PACT Team Regional Conference, Virtual. Oct 2021.

Mascarenhas MR. "Heart Centered Meditation", Point of Life, Virtual. Oct 2021.

Mascarenhas MR. Implementing integrative approaches to supporting health through the diet", panel member, Integrative Health Symposium: You are what you eat. Sept 2021.

Mascarenhas MR. "Gastrointestinal Manifestations in Autism" CHOP, Philadelphia. Sept 2021.

Mascarenhas MR. "CFTR Modulators and the Risk of Obesity", Advances in Neonatal and Pediatric Nutrition 2021. Sept 2021.

Mascarenhas MR. "Becoming an Angel Meditation", Point of Life, Virtual. Aug 2021.

Mascarenhas MR. Angel meditation. Keep it Simple. Feel-Well Heal-Well: Meditation for Healthcare Professionals. Aug 2021.

Mascarenhas MR. "CHOP Integrative Health Program", Virtual Pediatric Grand Rounds, Academic Consortium for Integrative Health. Jun 2021.

Mascarenhas MR. " Integrative Health Program". Allergy Division CHOP. Jun 2021.

Mascarenhas MR. Mindfulness in Children with 22q deletion syndrome", Virtual CHOP 22q education day. May 2021.

Mascarenhas MR. " Cystic FIbrosis", Sixth N2U course, NASPGHAN. May 2021.

Mascarenhas MR. "Keep it Simple". Feel-Well Heal-Well: Meditation for Healthcare Professionals. May 2021.

Mascarenhas MR. "Integrative Approaches in the care of the patient with Lupus",  Navigating the Pediatric Lupus Journey Webinar Series. Part 4 - Living your best life. Apr 2021.

Mascarenhas MR. "Pointers for an Effective Job Search", North American Society of Pediatric GI, Hepatology and Nutrition Second year GI Fellows Virtual Conference. Apr 2021.

Mascarenhas MR. Gathering Cases; Department of Pediatric Faculty Meeting, Virtual. Feb 2021.

Mascarenhas MR. "Integrative Health for the patient with IBD", CHOP Annual IBD Education Day. Feb 2021.

Awards and Honors

2023, Margaret Stallings Distinguished Service Award, NASPGHAN
2023, "America Most Honored Physicians" The American Registry
2019-2023, Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
2017, American Health Council/"Best in Medicine" Award
2016, America's Best Physicians
2014, Castle Connolly Top Doctor
2012-2013, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Fellows Faculty Honor Roll
2012, 2014-2016, "South Jersey Top Docs" - Pediatric Nutrition
2009-2013, Best Doctors in America
2009-2010, American's Top Pediatricians
2008-2009, America's Top Gastroenterologists
2007-2012, "South Jersey Top Docs" - Pediatric Gastroenterology
2002-2008, "Best Pediatricians in America", Best Doctors List
2001, "Top Doc for Nutrition," Philadelphia Magazine
2001, Nutrition Leadership Institute, Dannon Institute, Wye River, MD
1982, Sri. F.M. Khan Gold Medal for top graduating student, Bangalore University
1982, Pope Paul VI prize for the top graduating medical student in the class of 1976, St. John's Medical College, Bangalore University
1976-1982, Awarded nine gold medals for placing first in medical school examinations at Bangalore University

Editorial and Academic Positions

Editorial positions

2008-2016, editor, Infant, Child and Adolescent Nutrition journal, SAGE Publications
2008-present, reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Academic and institutional committees

2023-present, Anthropometric Device Committee
2023-present, Optimizing Home PN Discharge Process Quality Improvement Project
2022-present, Lead, Culinary Medicine Committee
2022-present, QI Initiative for Expansion of CICU Dietitian Privileges to Pend Parenteral Nutrition Orders
2021-present, Email Burden Working Group
2021-present, GI DEI Committee member
2021-present, PenNSAM Steering committee
2018-present, GI, Hepatology and Nutrition Well Being
2017-present, The Program for Humanistic Medicine and Physician Wellbeing Steering Committee
2012-present, GI Patient Safety Committee, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
2012-present, PICU-PNUT Committee (Improving Nutritional Care in the PICU), Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
1994-present, Nutrition Committee, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in professional organizations

International

2021-present, the International 22q11.2 Foundation Inc, Medical Advisory Board
2017-present, International Congress for Integrative Medicine and Health
2014-present, International Study Group of Pediatric Pancreatitis: In Search for a Cure (INSPIRE)
1997-present, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
 - 2016-present, Special Interest Group (SIG), Integrative Medicine
 - 2015-present, Scientific Advisory Board

National

2023-present, NINDS Mitochondrial Disease v2.0
 - 2023-present, CDE GI/Hepatology and Nutrition Subgroup
2015-present, Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine
 - 2015-present, Education Committee
 - 2015-present, University of Pennsylvania representative
2005-present, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
 - 2020-present, DSMB, BEGIN study
 - 2016-present, Data Safety Monitoring Board for GROW study, Chair
 - 2008-present, Data Safety Monitoring Board