Brynn E. Marks, MD, MSHPEd

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Brynn E. Marks, MD, MSHPEd, is an attending physician with the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes and the Director of Technology of the Diabetes Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of Expertise: Type 1 Diabetes, Cystic fibrosis related diabetes, Post transplant diabetes
Locations: Main Hospital
Appointments and Referrals: 1-800-TRY-CHOP (1-800-879-2467)

Education and Training

Medical School

MD - Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Internship

Pediatrics - Jefferson Medical College / Nemours AI duPont Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

Pediatrics - Jefferson Medical College / Nemours AI duPont Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship

Pediatric Endocrinology - Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA

Board Certification

Pediatric Endocrinology – American Board of Pediatrics
Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics

Graduate Degree

MSHPEd, Health Science Professions Education - Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA

Titles and Academic Titles

Attending Physician

Director of Technology, Diabetes Center

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

Departments and Services

Research Interests

Type 1 diabetes
Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes
Diabetes technology, automated insulin delivery, continuous glucose monitor
Medical education
Health disparities

Publications

Papers

2022

Mishra S, McCormick ET, Marks BE. : Polydipsia and Polyuria in a 12-year-old Girl. Pediatrics in Review  43(2): 104-107, Feb 2022.

Wang CH, Jones J, Hilliard ME, Tully C, Monaghan M, Marks BE, Hildebrandt T, Streisand R. : Correlates and Patterns of COVID-19 Vaccination Intentions among Parents of Children with Type 1 Diabetes.  Journal of Pediatric Psychology 2022, June 2022.

2021

Marks BE, Sugrue R, Bourgeois W, Frazier AL, Voss SD, Laufer MR, Gordon CM, Cohen LE: Juvenile Granulosa Cell Tumor as the Presenting Feature of McCune-Albright Syndrome. Journal of the Endocrine Society 5(9), July 2021.

Sinisterra M, Wang CH, Marks BE, Barber J, Tully C, Monaghan M, Hilliard M, Streisand R: Patterns of continuous glucose monitoring use in young children throughout the first 18-months following T1D diagnosis. Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics  23(11): 777-781, July 2021.

Marks BE, Khilnani A, Meyers A, Flokas ME, Gai J, Monaghan M, Streisand R, Estrada E. : Increase in the Diagnosis and Severity of Presentation of Pediatric Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Hormone Research in Pediatrics 94(7): 275-284, September 2021.

Hicks R, Marks BE, Oxman R, Moheet A: Spontaneous and iatrogenic hypoglycemia in cystic fibrosis. Journal of Clinical & Translational Endocrinology 26, Oct 2021.

Mason KA, Marks BE, Wood CL, Le TN: Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes: The patient perspective  Journal of Clinical & Translational Endocrinology 18(26), Nov 2021.

Alonso GT, Ebekozien O, Gallagher MP, Rompicherla S, Lyons SK, Choudhary A, Majidi S, Pinnaro CT, Balachandar S, Gangat M, Curda Roberts AJ, Marks BE, Creo A, Sanchez J, Seeherunvong T, Jimenez-Vega J, Patel NS, Wood JR, Gabriel L, Sumpter KM, Wilkes M, Rapaport R, Cymbaluk A, Wong JC, Sanda S, Albanese- O'neill A.: Diabetic ketoacidosis drives COVID-19 related hospitalizations in children with type 1 diabetes. Journal of Diabetes 13(8): 681-687, 2021.

Grundman JB, Wolfsdorf JI, & ** Marks BE: Post-Transplantation Diabetes Mellitus in Pediatric Patients. Hormone Research in Pediatrics 9(10): 510-518, 2021.

Marks BE, Sugrue R, Bourgeois W, Frazier AL, Voss SD, Laufer MR, Gordon CM, Cohen LE. Juvenile Granulosa: Cell Tumor as the Presenting Feature of McCune- Albright Syndrome. Journal of the Endocrine Society 5(9): bvab098, 2021.

Marks BE, Williams KM, Sherwood JS, Putman MS: Practical aspects of diabetes technology use: Continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and automated insulin delivery systems. Journal of Clinical & Translational Endocrinology 27, Dec 2021.

Stefater MA, Marks BE. : Gastric Bypass in an Adolescent with Obesity, Insulin Resistance, and Type 1 Diabetes. Obesity surgery 31(5): 2298-2301, 2021.

2020

Marks BE, Waldman G, Reardon K, Terrio S, Kuman A, Stafford DEJ, Garvey KC, & Wolfsdorf, JI.: Improving Pediatric Endocrinology Trainees' Knowledge about Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitors with Online Spaced Education: Technology Knowledge Optimization in T1D (TeKnO T1D). Pediatric Diabetes 21(5): 814-823, 2020.

2009

Song SS, Marks B, Howard JH, Jr., and Howard DV.: Evidence for parallel explicit and implicit sequence learning systems in older adults. Behavioral Brain Research  196(2): 328-32, Jan 2009.

Posters and Presentations

2021

Grundman JB, Flokas M, & ** Marks BE. S: Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion as a cause of hyponatremia in multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children. Pediatric Endocrine Society  May 2021 Notes: Poster session presented at the Pediatric Endocrine Society Annual Meeting: April 30 - May 3, 2021; virtual.

Marks BE, Khilnani A, Estrada E, Meyers A, Boughton J, Gai J, Streisand R: The COVID-19 pandemic and new onset pediatric type 1 diabetes. Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes June 2021 Notes: Poster session presented at Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes; June 2-5, 2021; virtual.

Marks BE, Khilnani A, Estrada E, Meyers A, Boughton J, Gai J, Streisand R, Monaghan M: The COVID-19 pandemic and new onset pediatric type 2 diabetes. American Diabetes Association June  2021 Notes: Oral abstract presentation at American Diabetes Association, 81st Scientific Sessions, June 25-29, 2021; virtual.

2020

Clary L, Sinisterra M, Levy W, Marks BE, Hilliard M, Streisand R, & Tully C. : Parent characteristics and young children's presentation at new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. American Diabetes Association  June  2020 Notes: Poster session presented at the American Diabetes Association Meeting: June 12-16, 2020; Chicago, IL, USA.

Marks BE, Wolfsdorf JI, Richardson AM, Slaats J, Monaghan M, Streisand R, & Garvey KC: An online insulin pump and CGM curriculum for parents of children with T1D: TeKnO T1D. American Diabetes Association  June 2020 Notes: Poster session presented at the American Diabetes Association Meeting: June 12-16, 2020; Chicago, IL, USA.

Kilberg M, Marks BE, Aliaj E, Fredkin K, Hudson J, Riva D, Román C, Kelly A, & Putman MS: Perceptions of diabetes technology in CFRD. North American Cystic Fibrosis Foundation  September  2020 Notes: Poster session presented at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Conference 2020 Online: Sept 30-Oct 2, 2020; Virtual.

Invited Lectures

2022

Marks B. "Negotiating Contracts in Academic and Private Practice", American Diabetes Association, 82nd Scientific Sessions, New Orleans, LA. June 2022.

Marks B. "Improving Screening for Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes, EnVision CF: Emerging Leaders in CF Endocrinology II, virtual. Feb 2022.

2021

Marks B. "CFRD and Technology Roundtable", North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference, virtual. Nov 2021.

Marks B. "The Use of CGM in the Management of CFRD and Potential Barriers to Access". North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference, virtual. Nov 2021.

Marks B. "CFRD and Technology Roundtable," North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference, virtual. Nov 2021.

Marks B. '"They Said I Couldn't Have it": Addressing Disparities in T1D Care"', Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Division of Endocrinology, virtual. Oct 2021.

Marks B. "Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes: The Patient Perspective," Attain Health CF Endocrine Summit; Whitefish, MO. July 2021.

Marks B. "Spontaneous and Iatrogenic Hypoglycemia in Cystic Fibrosis," Attain Health CF Endocrine Summit; Whitefish, MO. July 2021.

Marks B. "Practical Aspects of Diabetes Technology Use: Continuous Glucose Monitors, Insulin Pumps, and Automated Insulin Delivery Systems," Attain Health CF Endocrine Summit; Whitefish, MO. June 2021.

Marks B. "The COVID-19 Pandemic and New Onset Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes", American Diabetes Association, 81st Scientific Sessions, virtual. June 2021.

Marks B. "How Sweet it is: Advances in CFRD Therapeutics and Technologies", Roundtable Presentation at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation researchCON, virtual. Apr 2021.

2020

Marks B. Improving Diversity and Inclusivity in Type 1 Diabetes Care and Research, Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc, virtual. Dec 2020.

Marks B. "Research Overview: Cystic-Fibrosis Related Diabetes", Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Webinar. June 2020.

Awards and Honors

2021, Third Year Medical Student Role Model, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Science
2019, Scientific Sessions Travel Grant, American Diabetes Association
2018, Academy Ambassador Award, Boston Children's Hospital Academy for Teaching and Educational Innovation
2018, Pediatric Endocrine Society Travel Award, Pediatric Endocrine Society
2017-2019, Academy for Teaching and Educational Innovation and Scholarship: Scholar Member, Boston Children's Hospital
2017-2018, Young Alumni Award, Episcopal Academy
2017, Faculty Teaching Honor Roll, Boston Combined Residency Program, Boston Children's Hospital
2016-2017, Academy for Teaching and Educational Innovation and Scholarship, Boston Children's Hospital
2016, Farley Fellowship Award, Boston Children’s Hospital
Magna cum Laude, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
2014, Jefferson Volunteer Faculty Association Award, Jefferson Medical College/ Nemours AI duPont Hospital for Children
Magna cum Laude, Georgetown University
2011, Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children Award, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
2011, Hobart Amory Hare Honor Society, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Honors distinction in each component of the Clinical Foundations of Medicine

Editorial and Academic Positions

Editorial Positions

2021-present, Ad hoc reviewer, Diabetes Care
2021-present, Editorial Board Member, Endocrine Practice
2021-present, Ad hoc reviewer, Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology
2020-present, Ad hoc reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
2020-present, Ad hoc reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism
2020-present, Ad hoc reviewer, Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
2019-present, Ad hoc reviewer, Hormone Research in Pediatrics

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

International

2021-present, International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD)
 - 2021-present, Education Committee, Co-chair
 - 2021-present, Advisory Council
 - 2019-present, E-Learning Committee

National

2022-present, T1D Exchange External Registry
 - 2022-present, Research Committee
2021-present, Endocrine Society
2018-present, American Diabetes Association
2018-present, American Diabetes Association