Clinical Informaticist · Pediatric Hem/Onc / Arkansas Children's · UAMS · Little Rock, AR
Curriculum Vitae · Andrew D Tran, MD/Updated May 2026
6 publications · 37 presentations
Index/Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae.

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology physician and Clinical Informaticist at Arkansas Children's Hospital and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Current Positions2 roles

07/2025 - Present

Assistant Professor

Pediatric Hematology Oncology and Clinical Informatics, Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Leading clinical care and research in pediatric hematology/oncology while developing clinical informatics solutions.

07/2025 - Present

Assistant Professor

Department of Biomedical Informatics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Contributing to biomedical informatics research and education initiatives.

Grants1 grants

2025 - Present

U54 Scholar — ARDVARC Consortium

NIH/NCATS Rare Disease Clinical Research Network (RDCRN) · Scholar

Scholar in the ARDVARC (Advancing Rare Disorders: Vascular Malformation Research Network with CANVAS) consortium, an NIH/NCATS-funded U54 cooperative agreement within the Rare Disease Clinical Research Network. As a Scholar, contributes to consortium-wide research and informatics initiatives and serves in the Education Core, supporting mentees with their research projects.

Administrative Work8 roles

02/2026 - Present

Early Career Enhancement Collaborative (ECEC) Co-Chair

Rare Disease Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)

Co-Chair (Early Career Investigator representative) for the ARDVARC consortium on the cross-consortia ECEC, a standing committee designing and implementing career enhancement for early career rare disease investigators.

02/2025 - Present

RDCRN Bioinformatics Committee

Rare Disease Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)

Member of the RDCRN Bioinformatics Committee supporting data science and informatics initiatives across rare disease consortia.

01/2025 - Present

Research Informatics Core - Clinical Informaticist

Arkansas Children's Research Institute, Arkansas Children's Hospital

Serve as clinical informaticist supporting research informatics operations, including SQL query development in Epic Caboodle/Clarity, data retrieval for investigators, and collaboration on research data quality and management.

05/2025 - Present

Scholarly Oversight Committee - Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Member of the scholarly oversight committee supporting research and academic development for the Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship program.

01/2025 - Present

AI Governance Council

Arkansas Children's Hospital

Spearhead discussions to identify and analyze strategic AI use cases, ensuring feasibility and alignment with healthcare objectives.

01/2025 - Present

Patient Care Oversight Committee

Arkansas Children's Hospital

Leading quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes across the hospital.

08/2024 - Present

Chair of Therapy Plan and Infusion Center Committee

Arkansas Children's Hospital

Established a committee under the Medical Informatics Committee and Quality and Safety Committee to enhance the quality of care for patients.

10/2023 - Present

Informatics Special Unit

Arkansas Children's Hospital

Established a special medical informatics sub-group in conjunction with IT members to investigate various software/hardware issues that affect patient care.

Education & Training7 programs

01/2025 - Present

Master of Science in Clinical and Translational Sciences (MS-CTS)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
07/2023 - 06/2025

Clinical Informatics Fellowship

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
07/2021 - 06/2025

Pediatric Hematology Oncology Fellowship

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
08/2023 - 06/2025

Certificate in Bioinformatics

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Graduate School
07/2017 - 06/2020

Pediatrics Residency

Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, TX
08/2013 - 05/2017

Doctorate of Medicine

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX
07/2009 - 05/2013

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

University of Texas, Austin, TX

Professional Positions4 positions

03/2021 - 07/2021

Locum Tenens Hospitalist - Pediatrics

CompHealth, Texas

Provided comprehensive medical care to pediatric patients in a hospital setting.

08/2020 - 06/2021

General Pediatrics

Top Care Medical, Dallas, TX

Delivered outpatient pediatric care, including routine checkups, vaccinations, and treatment of common childhood illnesses.

01/2011 - 05/2011

Research Initiative Mentor

University of Texas, Austin, TX

Mentored undergraduate students in research methodologies and assisted with data collection and analysis for biochemistry projects.

08/2010 - 05/2011

Tutor

University of Texas Athletics, Austin, TX

Provided academic tutoring in sciences and mathematics to student-athletes.

Licensure & Certification

  • American Board of Preventive Medicine - Clinical Informatics Certification11/2025 (Current)
  • American Board of Pediatrics - Hematology & Oncology2025 (Board Eligible)
  • American Board of Pediatrics Certification2021 (Current)
  • Arkansas Medical Board License2025 (Current)
  • Texas Medical Board License2024 (Current)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support2025 (Current)

Publications6 papers

2026
Impact of anticoagulation on quality of life in patients with slow-flow vascular malformations
Mack JM, Crary SE, Blatt J, Spray B, Borst A, Ruiz-Gutierrez M, Kreimer S, Iacobas I, Swaminathan N, Tran A, Adams D, Jeng M
Blood Vessels, Thrombosis & Hemostasis
2025
Parental Adverse Childhood Experiences and Health Care Use Among Children With Sickle Cell Disease
Wilson DK, Crary S, Hobbs G, Hill TL, Spray B, Mayo R, Tran A, Mack J, Citla-Sridhar D, Saccente S, van der Plas E
JAMA Network Open
2025
Sociodemographic Characteristics of Patients Seen at Vascular Anomaly Centers in the United States
Sisk BA, Eng W, Aye J, Mack J, Tran A, Ogino J, Pearson E, Bies J, Smink G, Shah SD, Mohney L, Fassel H, et al.
Pediatric Blood & Cancer
2024
Evaluation of recurrent and recalcitrant warts in deaf adolescent male reveals GATA2 deficiency
Doan D, Strebeck P, Tran A, Farrar JE, Appell L, Modi A, Jefferson A
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: Global
2024
Mental health in persons with von Willebrand disease in the United States – A large national database study
Tran A, Waller E, Mack J, Crary S, Citla-Sridhar D
Journal of Thrombosis & Haemostasis
2016
Gender-Based Differences and Barriers in Skin Protection Behaviors in Melanoma Survivors
Chen J, Shih J, Tran A, Mullane AM, Thomas C
Journal of Skin Cancer

Clinical Informatics

Software and Epic EHR Training
  • Python Bootcamp through UAMS Department of Biomedical Informatics.
  • Epic Builder Basic and Advanced.
  • Epic Builder Analytics.
  • Epic SQL 1 and 2.
  • Epic Cosmos Data Science.
  • Epic Cognitive Computing.
  • Kaggle: Python, Intro to Machine Learning, Pandas, Intermediate Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Feature Engineering.
Department of Biomedical Informatics Graduate School Courses
  • Computational Methods in Biomedical Informatics, Fall 2023.
  • Machine Learning, Spring 2024.
  • Natural Language Processing, Fall 2024.
  • Research Project Course, Fall 2024.
  • Foundations of Public Health Informatics, Spring 2025.
MS-CTS Graduate School Courses
  • Seminar (I, II), Spring 2025.
  • Applied Research Methods Using Retrospective Data, Spring 2025.
  • Design and Management of Clinical Trials, Spring 2025.
  • Good Regulatory Practices, Spring 2025.
  • MS-CTS Mentored Research, Spring 2025.

Honors & Awards10 awards

2025

Sam Smith Fellow of the Year Award

Arkansas Children's Hospital
2025

American Pediatric Association Travel Award for Research

American Pediatric Association Regions 7 and 8
2024

Best Research Poster Award

Arkansas Medical Society
2024

Best Fellow Award

Arkansas Medical Society
2024

Trainee Travel Research Award

Southern Society for Pediatric Research
2023

Runner Up Best Abstract

vWD Mental Health Project, Arkansas Children's Hospital Fellow's Research Day
2022

Trainee Travel Award

Hemostasis Thrombosis Research Society
2021

Trainee Travel Award

Hemostasis Thrombosis Research Society
2020

Best Poster Award - Unusual Presentation of ALCAPA

Baylor, Scott, & White Research Day
2018

Intern of the Year

Baylor, Scott, & White Pediatric Residency

Activities & Service

2017-2018

Feed My Sheep Free Clinic

Volunteered in providing medical services at a community health clinic.

2016

Texas 2-Step CPR Instructor

Taught CPR techniques to individuals and groups, promoting emergency response skills.

2015-2017

Docs4Kids Vice President

Led initiatives to improve child health and wellness through community outreach programs.

2015-2017

Remedy Volunteer

Engaged in activities designed to send supplies for global health issues.

2014-2015

SWIMS Founder

Established and led a student organization focused on swimming instruction and safety for the Boys and Girls Club in Lubbock, TX.

2014-2015

Rainbow Nutrition Program Assistant Director

Managed nutritional planning and education for underprivileged families.

2014

Special Olympics First Aid Volunteer

Provided first aid and emergency care during Special Olympics events.

2014-2015

American Medical Student Association Vice President

Served as VP, organizing events and representing student interests.

2014-2015

Future of Medicine Elective Coordinator

Coordinated lectures and activities for a student-led elective focusing on innovations in medicine.

2014

Lubbock Impact Women's Health Day Volunteer

Assisted in providing health screenings and education on Women's Health Day.

2013-2015

Lubbock Impact Free Clinic Volunteer

Supported clinic operations and patient care at a free clinic for the underserved.

2010-2013

Dell Children's Medical Center ED Volunteer

Volunteered in the Emergency Department, aiding in patient care and support tasks.

2009-2011

University of Texas Swimming and Diving Team

Competed and represented the University of Texas at collegiate swim meets.

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
  • American Society of Hematology
  • Hemostasis Thrombosis Research Society
  • American Medical Informatics Association
  • Pediatric ITP Consortium of North America