An established and successful clinical researcher, Dr. Brandt has published more than 200 peer reviewed publications, 26 chapters and 2 books. In addition to pediatric surgery, she has interest and expertise in physician wellness and speaks and writes regularly on compassion fatigue, work-life balance and the art of medicine. Honors and Awards 2020 Woman of the Year, Louisiana Chapter of the American College of Surgeons 2017 Baylor College of Medicine Alumni Association Humanitarian Alumni Award 2016 DeBakey Distinguished Service Award, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery Baylor College of Medicine 2015 Pediatric Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Non-Pediatric Faculty Member Dept of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine 2014 Heart of Gold Award, Houston Pediatric Society 2013 Outstanding Baylor College of Medicine Faculty Award 2012 McGovern Outstanding Teacher Award for the Clinical Sciences