David K. Stevenson, MD, is the Harold K. Faber Professor of Pediatrics and has made many impactful contributions to the field of pediatrics.  As a neonatologist, his research has focused primarily on neonatal jaundice and more recently on the causes of preterm birth and its prevention.  He has held numerous leadership roles at Stanford University School of Medicine, including Vice Dean, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Senior Associate Dean for Maternal & Child Health, Co-Director of the Stanford Maternal & Child Health Research Institute, and Director of the Prematurity Research Center at Stanford University.  Dr. Stevenson has received many awards, including the Virginia Apgar Award, the highest award in Perinatal Pediatrics, the Joseph W. St. Geme, Jr. Leadership Award from the Federation of Pediatric Organizations, the Jonas Salk Award for Leadership in Prematurity Prevention from the March of Dimes Foundation, and the John Howland Medal and Award, the highest award given by the American Pediatric Society.  He has served as the President of the American Pediatric Society.  In recognition of his achievements, Dr. Stevenson is a member of the National Academy of Medicine.