Research Focus: Mechanisms of Immune Sensitization and Inhibition in Food Allergy Treatments to prevent or eliminate food allergy are virtually non-existent. The Oettgen lab uses novel mouse models and clinical studies of food-allergic patients to …

In every new discovery that we make, through every step forward, we depend upon children and families who support our work by participating in our studies. Your involvement could provide us with valuable insight and can also be a fun, educational …

There are many opportunities for children of all ages to participate in studies happening here in the Division of Developmental Medicine. Please click on the links below to learn more about individual projects, or visit our Research Teams tab to learn …

Ellen Hanson, PhD Dr. Ellen Hanson is a Developmental Psychologist, Behavioral Specialist and Researcher. She is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of children who have significant developmental disabilities. Within this area, she also has a …

Initial Validation of the Vanderbilt ADHD Measure for Adolescent Patients in the ICISS Project (TriVox Health) PI: Joshua Borus, MD, MPH Participants: Children ages 13-21 years with a diagnosis of ADHD  This study aims to assess construct validity by …

The Development and Neural Bases of Emotion Processing Brief description The purpose of this study is to investigate the development of emotion processing in the first three years of life. Specifically, we are interested in how babies recognize, process, …

  Researchers in the Department of Urology are working to provide a new understanding of genitourinary tract tissues, which have been poorly studied in comparison to those of other organ systems, like the brain and heart. The acquisition of fundamental …

  The Cardiac Surgery Research Laboratory comprises a multidisciplinary team of investigators involved in basic and applied research who are studying mechanisms of heart disease and new treatments for children with congenital heart defects. The principal …

  Research in the Department of Dentistry has focused on the investigation of behavior management techniques to improve clinical care. Through such research and technological advancements, the department has been able to provide dental care to a wide …

  For more than a century, orthopedic surgeons and investigators at Boston Children's Hospital have played a vital role in the field of musculoskeletal research, pioneering treatment approaches and major advances in the care and treatment of ailments such …