Dr. Steven Abrams

Professor

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Biography

Steven Abrams is a Professor and the Director of the Dell Pediatric Research Institute at the University of Texas at Austin. He specializes in pediatrics and is a neonatologist at the Dell Medical School and Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. Abrams serves as the medical director of the Neonatal Nutrition Program at Baylor College of Medicine and directs the fellowship program in neonatal-perinatal medicine. He earned his undergraduate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and studied medicine at the Ohio State University College of Medicine, completing his pediatric residency at Akron Children’s Hospital. His research focuses on the mineral requirements of children, especially regarding calcium, zinc, and iron metabolism. Clinically, he is particularly interested in the growth of preterm infants and employs specialized nutritional practices, including the use of omega-3 fatty acids, to address intestinal function problems in infants. Abrams emphasizes that achieving adequate growth in high-risk infants is crucial for neonatal care, advocating for a multi-disciplinary approach to meet this goal.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Professor and Director at the Dell Pediatric Research Institute.

Neonatologist

— Present

Texas Children’s Hospital • Houston, TX

Provides specialized care for neonates.

Medical Director

— Present

Baylor College of Medicine • Houston, TX

Oversees the Neonatal Nutrition Program.

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.