Jin Zhang, Ph.D. – 2026
Jin Zhang, Ph.D. Assistant Professor University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School Linkedin Diet-driven Tongue Epithelium Reprogramming and Taste Desensitization Childhood obesity is a significant public health concern, affecting about 20% of children and adolescents in the United States. One of the main contributors to obesity is excessive consumption of sugary foods and drinks. Many […]
Chantal Vogels – 2026
Chantal Vogels, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Epidemiology (Microbial Diseases) Yale School of Public Health Linkedin Uncovering the Potential for Dengue Virus Escape from Vaccine-Induced Immunity Dengue is a serious disease spread by mosquitoes that poses a threat to children’s health, mostly in (sub-)tropical parts of the world. Dengue virus consists of four different types […]
Sahin Naqvi, Ph.D.
Sahin Naqvi, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Boston Children’s Hospital Linkedin Tuning SOX10 Dosage in Stem Cell Therapies for Hirschsprung Disease Hirschsprung disease is a life-threatening childhood condition in which neurons that control movement of waste through the intestine fail to develop, leading to severe constipation, swelling, and infections. Currently, Hirschsprung is treated by removing […]
Silvia Galván Peña, Ph.D. – 2026
Silvia Galván Peña, Ph.D. Assistant Professor University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School Linkedin Bluesky The Diet-Microbiome-Immune Trifecta: Understanding its Impact on Child Health In pediatric autoimmunity the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body, resulting in debilitating chronic symptoms. There are no disease-specific therapies for children, and general immunosuppressants developed for adults can have […]
Margaret Chang, M.D., Ph.D. – 2026
Margaret Chang, M.D., Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Boston Children’s Hospital Globe Intraocular Resident Memory T Cells in Chronic Uveitis in Children Autoimmune uveitis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the eye. Vision-threatening complications are common, particularly in children, and inflammation recurs in 85% of children when trying to stop medications, causing […]
Rhian Stavely, Ph.D. – 2025
Rhian Stavely, Ph.D. Assistant Professor in Cell Biology Massachusetts General Hospital Linkedin Globe Twitter Engineering Enteric Gila for Neuroregeneration in Hirschsprung Disease Hirschsprung disease is a serious condition that affects the large intestine (colon) in infants and children. It occurs when nerve cells that control the muscles in the gut […]
Kazuki Nagashima, M.D., Ph.D. – 2025
Kazuki Nagashima, M.D., Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology Harvard University Linkedin Globe Twitter Dietary Antigen Recognition in Childhood Immune Tolerance Food allergies are a growing public health concern, affecting millions of children worldwide. Severe allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis, can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Children with food […]
Nicole Lake, Ph.D. – 2025
Nicole Lake, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Genetics Yale School of Medicine Linkedin Globe Twitter Uncovering Nuclear Modifiers of mtDNA Mutation Pathogenicity in Mitochondrial Disease Mitochondrial diseases are a group of genetic disorders that disrupt how the body produces energy. These diseases can cause many different symptoms, but most commonly affect parts […]
Maria Gutierrez-Arcelus, Ph.D. – 2025
Maria Gutierrez-Arcelus, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Boston Children’s Hospital Linkedin Globe Twitter B Cell-mediated Genetic Mechanisms in Lupus Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an illness where the body’s immune system attacks healthy tissues, often causing harm to the kidneys, joints, and other organs. SLE can begin in childhood or the teenage years, particularly in […]
Madelaine Abel, Ph.D. – 2025
Madelaine Abel, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology Massachusetts General Hospital Linkedin Globe Twitter Evaluating the Effects of Self-Guided Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions for Parents of Young Children with Anxiety Anxiety disorders are very common in children, affecting as many as 30% by adolescence. Even 10% of preschool-age children are already affected. Family-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has […]