Dive into the latest breakthroughs from our department. This section features recent and upcoming publications that showcase the depth and impact of our work across pediatric research. Every publication reflects the collective expertise of our investigators and partners — advancing knowledge and improving care for children everywhere.
Recent publications
- Single-nucleus transcriptomics illuminates sex differences during murine Escherichia coli pyelonephritisHreha, T. N., Manson, A. L., Collins, C. A., Wu, H., Georgescu, C., Humphreys, B. D., Earl, A. M. & Hunstad, D. A., Dec 2026, In: Communications Biology. 9, 1, 711.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- TFEB degradation is regulated by an IKK/β-TrCP2 phosphorylation-ubiquitination cascadeXiong, Y., Sharma, J., Young, M. N., Xiong, W., Jazayeri, A., Poncha, K. F., Ilagan, M. X. G., Wang, Q., Gao, B., Zheng, H., Young, N. L. & Sardiello, M., Dec 2026, In: Nature communications. 17, 1, 4679.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Exploring the role of social networks in youth mental healthSzoko, N., Riley, A., Rankine, J. & Culyba, A. J., Dec 2026, In: Discover Mental Health. 6, 1, 57.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Get Social Media and Risk-Reduction Training (GET SMART) to improve infant safe sleep practices through a mobile text message-delivered video safe sleep intervention for new parents: study protocol for a type 3 hybrid implementation-effectiveness cluster randomized trial in 20 US birth hospitalsMoon, R. Y., Hwang, S. S., Hauck, F. R., Kellams, A. L., Shafer, P. R., Colvin, B. N., Karpman, H., Carlin, R. F., Corwin, M. J., Colson, E. & Parker, M. G., Dec 2026, In: BMC Pediatrics. 26, 1, 346.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- A feasibility pilot trial to deliver a virtual intervention for promoting daily self-management in adolescents and young adults with cystic fibrosis: A brief report of tele-coach outcomesLindwall, J. J., Muther, E. F., Ford, C., Bord, E., Green, A., Polineni, D., Naranjo, D. & Duncan, C. L., Dec 2026, In: PEC Innovation. 9, 100481.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Delivering safe sleep and breastfeeding education to pregnant and new mothers through private Facebook groups: study protocol for a 4-armed randomized controlled trialCarlin, R. F., Parker, M. G., Kellams, A. L., Hauck, F. R., Kerr, S., Cornwell, B. T., Kiviniemi, M. T., Geller, N., Boguszewski, K. E., Corwin, M. J., Colson, E. R. & Moon, R. Y., Dec 2026, In: BMC Pediatrics. 26, 1, 528.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Molecular insights into the regulation of GNPTαβ by LYSETYang, X., Doray, B., Henn, D., Venkatarangan, V., Jennings, B. C., Dong, Z., Liang, J., Zhang, W., Zhang, B., Yu, L., Chen, L., Kornfeld, S. & Li, M., Dec 2026, In: Nature communications. 17, 1, 3776.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- When services start: A pilot study of parent perspectives on early intervention timing for very preterm infantsShepherd, T. N., Triplett, R. L., Goldschmidt, M. J., Stout, M. R., Warner, B. B., Rogers, C. E., Limbrick, D. D. & Smyser, C. D., Oct 2026, In: Early Human Development. 221, 106586.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Assessing COVID-19 Testing Strategies in K-12 Schools in Underserved PopulationsWalsh, T., Hayes, S., Liu, J., Malone, S., Fritz, S., Xu, Y., Bonty, B., Butler-Barnes, S., Evans, C., Harris, K., Montgomery, B., Mueller, N., Reyes, S. M., Reyes, S. A., Vestal, L., Wilcher-Roberts, M., Williams, C. & Newland, J. G., Aug 1 2026, In: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 32, 4, p. 572-583 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Safety and diagnostic accuracy of large-language model application of PECARN head injury algorithmSimper, M. A., Ahmad, F. A., Abraham, J., Maddox, T. M., Flotken, J. & Rudloff, J. R., Aug 2026, In: International Journal of Medical Informatics. 216, 106466.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Psychosocial and Functional Outcomes Among Tetralogy of Fallot Survivors in the Congenital Heart Disease Project to Understand Lifelong Survivor ExperienceBorron, B. M., Jergel, A., Shi, C., Aldoss, O., Canter, C. E., Gaitonde, M., Hiremath, G., Jacobs, J., John, A., Marino, B. S., Raghuveer, G., Kochilas, L. K. & Oster, M. E., Jul 1 2026, In: American Journal of Cardiology. 270, p. 44-53 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Diagnostic and therapeutic applications of the glycan biomarker H3N2b in GM1 GangliosidosisKell, P., Mishra, S., D'Souza, P., Tifft, C. J., Dietzen, D. J., Lasio, L. D., Carson, J. P., Hong, X., Schiffmann, R., Ledesma, M. D., Tayebi, N., Dickson, P. I., Porter, F. D., Ory, D. S. & Jiang, X., Jul 2026, In: Molecular genetics and metabolism. 148, 3, 110159.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Validating a Human Cell Model of Null Galactosylceramidase (GALC) Enzyme Activity That Recapitulates Krabbe DiseaseStarosta, R. T., Khatoon, N., Roberts, M. S., Le, S. Q., Austin, G., Cui, X., Strout, G., Schmidt, R., Jiang, X., Sands, M. & Dickson, P. I., Jul 2026, In: Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease. 49, 4, e70212.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Maternal Health and Sociodemographic Characteristics Influence Infant Growth to 24 Months in the Tunza Mwana Cohort: A Prospective Cohort StudyHendrixson, D. T., Tiwari, R., James, P., Bhutta, Z. A., Briend, A., Isanaka, S., Khara, T., Lelijveld, N., Manary, M. J., Mertens, A., Moore, S. E., O'Brien, K. S., Wells, J., Lihanda, P., Ochola, E., Aldrovandi, G., Singa, B. O. & McGrath, C. J., Jul 2026, In: Maternal and Child Nutrition. 22, 3, e70195.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Neuronal responses to cytokines limit intestinal hypermotility and systemic effects of colonic inflammationJung, J., Wehmeier, A., Xie, Z., Horton, D., Russler-Germain, E. V., Schill, E. M., Miller, M., Brestoff, J. R., Newberry, R., Kim, B., Hu, H. & Hsieh, C., Jun 19 2026, In: iScience. 29, 6, 116291.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Transcatheter Folded Valve Placement Within a Patent Ductus Arteriosus for Pulmonary HypertensionFredman, E. S., Allam, H., Varghese, N. P., Kobayashi, D., Aggarwal, M., Grady, R. M. & Balzer, D., Jun 10 2026, In: JACC: Case Reports. 31, 23, 108137.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Prospective Multicenter Evaluation of a Novel Active Driving System for Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device SupportEdelson, J. B., O’Connor, M. J., Shezad, M., Duganiero, T., Auerbach, S. R., Bleiweis, M., Dykes, J. C., Joong, A., Khan, S., Law, S., Mokshagundam, D., Ploutz, M., Raskin, A., Su, J., Tunuguntla, H., VanderPluym, C., Villa, C., Rosenthal, D. N. & Lorts, A., Jun 9 2026, In: Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 87, 22, p. 3171-3182 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- War and FamineStephenson, K., Lolley, C. & Manary, M., Jun 4 2026, In: The New England journal of medicine. 394, 21, p. 2076-2079 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Pre-post implementation study of a medication-focused order set for management of acute agitation in a pediatric emergency departmentMills, K. P., Kemper, M., Hoganson, G. M. & Charatcharungkiat, N., Jun 1 2026, In: American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. 83, 11, p. e390-e399Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Myelomeningocele versus myeloschisis: comparison of brain development and need for CSF diversionKaruparti, S., Lizer, A., Narro Garcia, F., Smith, S., Marsala, L. P., Anadkat, J., Bligard, K. H., Vrecenak, J., Mian, A. & Strahle, J. M., Jun 2026, In: Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics. 37, 6, p. 553-564 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review