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
- A protein complex in the extreme distal tip of vertebrate motile cilia controls their organization, length, and functionHong, J., Lee, C., Madhu, G., Papoulas, O., Atayeter, E., Hoogerbrugge, G., Pan, J., Takagishi, M., Manzi, N. I., Dickinson, D. J., Horani, A., Brody, S. L., Marcotte, E. M., Prakash, V. N., Park, T. J. & Wallingford, J. B., Dec 2026, In: Nature communications. 17, 1, 394.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Liver injury in a preclinical model of short bowel syndrome is associated with impaired autophagyAlligood, D. M., Park, A., Swanson, K., Pyarali, N., Mayse, E., Alvarado, D. M., Liu, X., Kim, J. S., Davidson, N. O., Rubin, D. C., Guo, J. & Warner, B. W., Dec 2026, In: Scientific reports. 16, 1, 714.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Integrin activation by two independently regulated calcium-mediated pathways is required for neutrophil recruitmentOguama, M., Lindental, P., Clemens, R. A., Lowell, C. A., Soehnlein, O., Roth, J., Bakchoul, T., Cappenberg, A. & Zarbock, A., Dec 2026, In: Cell Communication and Signaling. 24, 1, 57.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Limited therapeutic efficacy of N-acetyl-L-leucine in a mouse model of CLN1 diseaseZiółkowska, E. A., Pagán Torres, N. A., Chen, H., Williams, L. L., Eultgen, E. M., Nowacka, A., Dearborn, J. T., Nelvagal, H. R., Whiteman, I. T., Platt, F. M. & Cooper, J. D., Dec 2026, In: Scientific reports. 16, 1, 3033.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- A proteogenomic gene signature defines prognostic subgroups highlighting PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway as a therapeutic vulnerability in myeloid malignanciesHe, F., Lin, S., Gao, B., Ramesh, V., Kim, A. B., Kong, T., Fisher, D. A. C., Letson, C. T., Brakhane, M., Fulbright, M., Yu, Y., Sardiello, M., Di Paola, J., Sykes, S. M. & Oh, S. T., Dec 2026, In: Cell Communication and Signaling. 24, 1, 61.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) partially prevents elastase-induced mechanical and microstructural changes in the mouse ascending aorta in vitroCastro, L. A., Chen, D. E., O'Scannlain, A., Dwivedi, K. K., Kailash, K. A., Rother, J., Crandall, C. L., Roth, R. A., Halabi, C. M. & Wagenseil, J. E., Apr 2026, In: Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. 176, 107340.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Developmental programming: gestational exposure to excess testosterone disrupts maternal steroid homeostasis and perturbs the steroid-lipid relationship in sheepSaadat, N., Saeed, R., Pallas, B., Vyas, A. K., Auchus, R. J. & Padmanabhan, V., Mar 2026, In: Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology. 613, 112706.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Early mechanisms of diabetes development in pediatric pancreatitis: A pilot studyParra Villasmil, M. G., Bellin, M., Pinnaro, C., Craighead, F., Cress, G., Uc, A., Lowe, M., Hodges, J. S. & Ode, K. L., Feb 2026, In: Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition. 82, 2, p. 549-556 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Newborns After Myelomeningocele RepairShellhaas, R. A., Hassan, F., Mason, T. A., Anadkat, J., Bendel-Stenzel, E., Eyerly-Webb, S., Jon, C. K., Lloyd, R. M., Moldenhauer, J. S., Papanna, R., Pascoe, J. E., Riddle, S., Reynolds, R., Rocque, B. G., Simakajornboon, N., Treadwell, M. C., Troxler, R. B., Youmans, L. S., Kaciroti, N. A. & McCaffery, H. & 5 others, Parmar, H. A., Merley, L., Rau, S. M., Chervin, R. D. & Barks, J. D. E., Feb 1 2026, In: Pediatrics. 157, 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Gold nanoparticle-based lateral flow immunoassay for detection of urinary 8-hydroxy-2ʹ-deoxyguanosine in preterm infants: A promising tool for pain-free, low-cost, and bedside screening of retinopathy of prematurityGangula, A., Srinivasan, V., Ghoshdastidar, S., Kainth, J., Premkumar, K., Nolan, L. S., Kannan, R., Pardalos, J. A., Hainsworth, D. P. & Upendran, A., Feb 2026, In: Heliyon. 12, 2, e44515.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Daily locomotor activity declines with tumor growth and disease progression in glioblastomaGonzalez-Aponte, M. F., Salvatore, S. V., Damato, A. R., Katumba, R. G., Talcott, G. R., Butt, O., Campian, J., Luo, J., Rubin, J., Walch, O. J. & Herzog, E. D., Jan 9 2026, In: JCI Insight. 11, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- LAIR1 prevents excess inflammatory tissue damage in Staphylococcus aureus skin infection and cutaneous T cell lymphomaDorando, H. K., Mutic, E. C., Tomaszewski, K. L., Korshunova, Y., Tian, L., Stefanov, M. K., Quinn, C. C., Veis, D. J., Wardenburg, J. B., Musiek, A. C., Mehta-Shah, N. & Payton, J. E., Jan 9 2026, In: JCI Insight. 11, 1, e183935.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- A randomized controlled trial to unveil the influence of an exercise intervention on brain integrity and gut microbiome structure in individuals with HIVCooley, S. A., Ferreiro, A., Nelson, B., Sukhum, K., Westerhaus, E., Petersen, K., Fox, J. R., Rosenow, A., Sorensen, C., Vaida, F., Reeds, D. N., Tarr, P. I., Dantas, G. & Ances, B. M., Jan 1 2026, In: AIDS (London, England). 40, 1, p. 24-34 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- A New Model of Gastric Pre-neoplasia Induced by Aberrant ADAR1-mediated Double-stranded RNA SignalingHalstead, A. M., Nwokolo, C., Hoft, S., Yu, J., Zhu, L., Tuley, B., Vargas, N., Liu, R. R., Victorino, F. R., Phatak, S., Beatty, W., Chen, C. K., DiPaolo, R., Cliften, P., Bigley, T. M. & Sáenz, J. B., 2026, In: CMGH. 20, 3, 101673.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Advice From Adolescents With Cancer, Their Caregivers, and Clinicians on Utilizing and Improving Patient Portals in Adolescent Oncology CareMcGlynn, M. C., Mirpuri, K. K., Bereitschaft, C., Blazin, L. J., Ilowite, M., Mack, J. W., DuBois, J. M. & Sisk, B. A., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Pediatric Blood and Cancer.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Predicting pulmonary hemorrhage in very low birth weight infantsLalos, N., Kausch, S., Sullivan, B. & Vesoulis, Z., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Pediatric research.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- The Voice of Cantú: Lower Voice Pitch Is a New Phenotypic Feature of Cantú SyndromeKleinendorst, L., Molegraaf, M. N. S., Grange, D. K., Rinkel, R. N. P. M. & van Haelst, M. M., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: American Journal of Medical Genetics, Part A.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Computational fluid dynamics-based risk stratification of modified Blalock-Taussig-Thomas shunt thrombogenicityQiao, Y., Penn, E., Miller, J., Bugenhagen, S., Rohatgi, R., Mercer, K., Kulp, B., Wang, J., Eghtesady, P., Genin, G. M., Rabinowitz, E. J. & Bark, D., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Access to Online Patient Portals for Adolescents With Cancer: Benefits, Concerns, and ChallengesBaker, L., Stevens, S. E., Cicka, D., Bereitschaft, C., Mack, J. W., Blazin, L. J., Ilowite, M., DuBois, J. & Sisk, B. A., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Pediatric Blood and Cancer.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Cardiomyopathy-Associated Pathogenic Variants in Pediatric Myocarditis: A Study From the Pediatric Cardiomyopathy RegistryKamsheh, A. M., Ware, S. M., Bhatnagar, S., Martin, L. J., Lee, T. M., Towbin, J. A., Kantor, P. F., Lal, A. K., Bansal, N., Ballweg, J. A., Colan, S. D., Aronow, B. J., Canter, C. E. & Lipshultz, S. E., Jan 1 2026, In: Circulation. Heart failure. 19, 1, p. e013104Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review