In the wake of the sudden and untimely passing of Dr. Brad Warner, this Jay Grosfeld, MD Scholarship was dedicated in his memory and long legacy of research and innovation in basic science research.
A visionary pediatric surgeon and gifted mentor, Dr. Warner left behind an extraordinary legacy of healing, teaching, and kindness. Through his leadership as surgeon-in-chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, he built world-class surgical programs and mentored countless students and residents. Brad was a very special part of APSA and the APSA Foundation as a tremendous friend, mentor, investigator, and leader, serving on both Boards, including the Foundation Board at the time of his passing. His truest legacy lives in the thousands of lives he touched—patients, students, friends, and family who will forever carry his memory forward.
The APSA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
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Generous donations from APSA members help transform our mission and vision into reality. No donation is too small, and all donations go toward our goal of saving all lifetimes.
Eligibility and Application
While there is no separate application for the Brad W. Warner Research Scholarship, the APSA Foundation may designate one of the Grosfeld Scholars as the Warner Scholar when aligned with his legacy of basic science research.
Brad W. Warner Research Scholar
2026
Mitchell R. Ladd, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor
Image Guided Tissue Engineering of Small Intestine for Children with Intestinal Failure
Brad W. Warner Research Scholar
2025
Christie Buonpane, MD, Assistant Professor
University of Louisville/Norton Children’s
Novel synthetic analogue of microbial metabolite, Urolithin A, as a potential preventative and therapeutic strategy for necrotizing enterocolitis.
We congratulate Dr. Christine Buonpane on receiving the inaugural Brad W. Warner Research Scholarship.