2027 Position Development Pediatric Issues Task Force


This Task Force will examine critical topics in pediatric densitometry and interpretation, including:

  • Reference population definitions and their scientific rationales
  • Pediatric DXA reporting: technical and clinical elements, including indications, special populations, and adjustments
  • DXA interpretation and reporting in transgender and non-binary individual

Committee Officers and Members

Ms. Kyla Kent
Ms. Kyla Kent, , CBDT
Chair

Dr. David R Weber
Dr. David R Weber, MD, MS,
Co-Chair

Tandy Aye
Tandy Aye, ,
Member

Prof. Manju Chandran
Prof. Manju Chandran, MD, FACP, FACE, FAMS, CCD
Member

Nicola Crabtree
Nicola Crabtree, PhD,
Member

Dr. Ellen B. Fung
Dr. Ellen B. Fung, PhD, RD, CCD
Member

Dr. Catherine M. Gordon
Dr. Catherine M. Gordon, MD, MS, CCD
Member

Ms. Heidi H. Kecskemethy
Ms. Heidi H. Kecskemethy, MS Ed, RDN, CBDT
Member

Dr. Ciara M McDonnell
Dr. Ciara M McDonnell, MD, FRCPI,
Member

Peter J Simm
Peter J Simm, ,
Member

Dr. Halley Wasserman
Dr. Halley Wasserman, MD, MS, CCD
Member

Dr. John T. Schousboe
Dr. John T. Schousboe, MD, PhD, CCD
Liaison