EMPLOYMENT
9/06-present Pediatric Urology Associates
Attending Pediatric Urologist
9/06-present New York Medical College
Assistant Attending Urologist
EDUCATION
8/05-8/06 Schneider Children’s Hospital, Fellow, Department of Pediatric Urology, New Hyde park, New York
6/04-7/05 New York Medical College, Chief Resident, Department of Urology, Valhalla, New York
7/01-6/04 New York Medical College, Resident, Department of Urology Valhalla, New York
6/99-7/01 St. Vincent’s Hospital, Resident, Department of Surgery, New York, New York
9/95-9/99 Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, Doctor of Medicine
9/93-12/94 Columbia University, New York, New York, Post baccalaureate Premedical Program
9/89-5/93 Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont, Bachelor of Arts
Major: Journalism; Dean’s List
6/91-12/91 University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
1/92-6/92 London Polytechnic, London, England
LICENSURE
5/00-present New York State license # 218534
6/05-present Certification for practice of ESWL
8/05-present Part I- ABU qualifying exam (Pass)
8/06-present Connecticut State license #
2/08-present Part II- ABU qualifying exam (Pass)
3/08-present Diplomate of the American Board of Urology (Board Certified Urologist)
AWARDS
5/03 AUA Praecis/ Gerald Murphy Scholar, San Francisco, California
Given to nominated residents with interest in prostate cancer research
5/99 Albany Medical College, Albany, New York
Bard Urological Award
Given to the fourth year student who has performed the best in the required clinical urology rotation
5/96 Albany Medical College, Albany, New York
The Richard O. Shapiro Award
Given to the first year student who, in the opinion of her classmates, has done the most for her class.
5/92 Middlebury College, Middlebury Vermont
Independent Scholar in Journalism Award
PUBLICATIONS
1. Landau L, Kogan B: Chapter 1- Prenatal and Postnatal Hydronephrosis
Teichman J (ed); 20 Common Problems: Urology. McGraw Hill, 2000.
Pages 3 – 17.
2. Landau L, Butt F, El-Sabrout R: Improved Outcome of En-bloc Renal Transplants From Pediatric Donors. Results of a Large Series with Long Term Follow-up. Presented at AUA 2002 (abstract/moderated poster)
3. El-Sabrout R, Landau L, et al: Early Results Using Calcineurin Inhibitor Free Protocol Using Sirolimus /Cellcept with Basiliximab Induction in Recipients of Marginal Cadaver Renal Transplants. Presented at Second International Transplant Congress Immunosuppression. (abstract/moderated poster).
4. Konno S, Landau L, Johnson B, et al: Synergistic Antiproliferative Activity of Interferon-alpha-2B and Maitake Beta-Glucan Combination on Prostatic Cells. Presented at AUA Western Section 2002 (abstract/moderated poster).
5. Landau L, Franco I: Laparoscopic Orchiopexy: Management of the Closed Ring with Asthenic Vessels. Accepted for presentation at IPEG Annual Congress for Endosurgery 2003 (abstract presentation).
6. Johnson G, Landau L, et al: Enhanced Antiproliferative Activity of Interferon alpha-2b Combined with Proanthocyanidin on Bladder Cancer Cells. (Abstract submission- AUA 2004)
7. Amukele S, Landau-Dyer L, et al: Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty in a Primarily Pediatric Population: Hand Sewn Anastomosis versus Robotic Assisted Anastomosis -Is There a Difference? Abstract presented at 23rd World Congress on Endourology 2005.
8. Landau-Dyer L, Franco I, et al: Effects of Sphincteric Botox Injection in Neurologically Normal Patients with External Sphincter Dyssynergia. Abstract- presented at AUA annual meeting, 2006.
9. Landau-Dyer L, et al: Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty in a Pediatric Population: Hand Sewn Anastomosis versus Robotic Assisted Anastomosis –Update of a series. Abstract- presented at AUA annual meeting, 2006.
10. Dyer L, Endoscopic Injection of Bulking Agents in Children With Incontinence: Deflux versus Teflon. Abstract presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics Meeting, 2006.
11. Dyer L, Endoscopic Injection of Bulking Agents in Children With Incontinence: Deflux versus Teflon. August, 2007, Journal of Urology.
12. Landau-Dyer L, Franco I, et al: Effects of Sphincteric Botox Injection in Neurologically Normal Patients with External Sphincter Dyssynergia. Abstract presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics Meeting, 2006.
13. Dyer L, Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty in the Pediatric Population- Hand Sewn Anastomsis Versus Robotic Anastomosis: Is There a Difference? August, 2007, Journal of Urology.
14. Franco I, CagliostroTC, Kearins M, Dyer L, Zelkovic P, Improvement of Lower Urinary Tracy Symptoms in Children Using Tegaserod. Abstract presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics Meeting, October, 2007.
15. Landau-Dyer L, Franco I, et al: Effects of Sphincteric Botox Injection in Neurologically Normal Patients with External Sphincter Dyssynergia. August, 2007, Journal of Urology.
PRESENTATIONS
New York Academy of Medicine, New York, New York
2/02 Ferdinand C. Valentine Essay Contest
Chosen to present paper titled: En-bloc renal transplants From Pediatric Donors: Impact of a Tacrolimus Based Immunosuppressive Regimen.
3/03 Ferdinand C. Valentine Essay Contest
Chosen to present paper titled: Possible Detoxifying Roles of G Glyoxalase I and Heat Shock Proteins in Renal Cell Injury.
3/04 Ferdinand C. Valentine Essay Contest
Chosen to present paper titled: Laparoscopy of the Non-palpable
Testis: Management of the closed ring with asthenic vessels
2/05 Chief Resident’s Debate
Chosen to debate the subject: “The pros of energy-ablative therapy for a three centimeter exophytic mass in a healthy 62 year old man”
3/05 Ferdinand C. Valentine Essay Contest
Chosen to present paper titled: Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty in a Primarily Pediatric Population: Hand Sewn Anastomosis versus Robotic Assisted Anastomosis --Is there a difference?
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Society for Fetal Urology- Candidate member
Society of Pediatric Urology- Application Submitted
American Urological Association-Candidate member
Society of Women in Urology- Candidate member
American College of Surgeons- Candidate member
American Association of Clinical Urologists
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
6/02-12/02 New York Medical College Department of Urology, Valhalla, New York
Research Resident- Investigated possible mechanisms of renal injury in-vitro using cell tissue cultures.
12/97 –3/98 Albany Medical College Department of Urology, Albany, New York
Research Assistant- Performed multiple surgeries on rats to determine rate of bladder emptying under the influence of different neurotransmitters.
Chief Investigator: Penelope Longhurst, PhD.
6/97-8/97 AKHWien/University of California at San Francisco, Vienna, Austria
Research Assistant- Study evaluating FiO2 levels during anesthesia and their effects on post operative wound healing.
Chief Investigator: Daniel Sessler, MD
12/92-6/95 New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, New York
Research Assistant- The Study for Suicidal and Depressed Adolescents
Chief Investigator: Laurence Greenhill, MD
Research Assistant/Observer- Multimodal Treatment Assessment of Children with ADHD
Chief Investigator: Laurence Greenhill
ACTIVITIES
Albany Medical College, Albany, New York
1995-1999 President, Class of 1999
1998-1999 Student Body Representative, Chairperson of Medicine Search Committee
1997-1998 Student Body Representative, Middle States Association Accreditation Steering Committee
1996-1998 Class of 1999 Representative, Commencement Committee
1996-1997 Secretary, Executive Body of the Student Council
1996-1997 Student Council Representative, LCME Site Visit Accreditation Committee
1995-1999 Editor and Publisher, The Updater, the monthly newsletter of the class of 1999
1995-1999 Student Representative, Alumni Association Board
1995-1997 Chairperson, Student Tour Guide Program. Organized and conducted tours for prospective students.
1995-1997 Chairperson, Prospective Student Housing Program. Conducted informational sessions/ arranged for pre-interview accommodations.
1995-1996 Student Delegate, Dean’s Search Committee
Columbia University, New York, New York
1994-1995 Editor and Publisher, The Updater, Columbia University’s post baccalaureate premedical newsletter
1994-1995 Co-Chairperson, Premedical Association
1994-1995 Peer Advisor
Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont
1993-present Alumni Admissions Officer, Undergraduate Admissions
1989-1993 News Editor and Staff Writer, The Middlebury Campus
1989-1991 Representative, Student Government Association
1989-1991 Representative, Student Alumni Association
WORK EXPERIENCE
3/96-8/96 Albany Medical College, Albany, New York
Work Study- creation and completion of Summer Internship Resource Center for AMC students (5,000 alumni contacted).
6/96-8/96 Albany Medical College, Albany, New York
Orientation Coordinator for Class of 2000
6/89-6/93 Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont
Swimming Teacher
1/92-5/92 Local Government Chronicle, London, United Kingdom
Reporter (internship)- authored weekly articles
6/91-12/91 ABC Network Group, NY, New York
Internship in Market Research
6/91-12/91 New York State Department of State, White Plains, New York
Internship in Governor Cuomo’s Office
COMMUNITY SERVICE
New York Medical College Department of Urology, Valhalla, New York
2001-2002 Volunteer Physician-Annual free prostate cancer screening program
Albany Medical College, Albany, New York
1998-1999 Student Director- ‘Prostate Screening Days’ (Department of Urology)
Fundraiser- Volunteer Health Project (brings ENT and ophthalmologists to South America to perform free surgeries). Independently raised over $500 by selling AMC engagement calendars. Raised an additional $100 by participating in 40 mile bike ride for VHP’s Cycle for Sight
1996-1997 Director, AMC Holiday Food Drive
1995-1996 Director, Halloween trick or treat and face-painting at Albany Medical Center Children’s Hospital
1995-1997 Team Leader, AMC Serve Albany Day
Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont
1989-1993 Community Friend (Big Sister) for disabled teenager |
