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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Reassessing the prevalence of monophasic, polyphasic and persistent disease courses in still’s diseaseMarmor, I., Semo-Oz, R., Hendel, A., Hazan, G., Baszis, K., French, A., Edens, C., Tirosh, I., Butbul, Y., Harel, L. & Amarilyo, G., Apr 2026, In: Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism. 77, 152928.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Clinical, Psychosocial, and Care Coordination Concerns in Macrocephaly Capillary Malformation Syndrome: Insights From a Large International SurveyBryan, M., Cohen-Cutler, S., King, K. A., Menezes, M., Milam, S., Bereitschaft, C., Kerr, A. M. & Sisk, B. A., Apr 2026, In: Pediatric Blood and Cancer. 73, 4, e70153.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
- Access to Online Patient Portals for Adolescents With Cancer: Benefits, Concerns, and ChallengesBaker, L. L., Stevens, S. E., Cicka, D., Bereitschaft, C., Mack, J. W., Blazin, L. J., Ilowite, M., DuBois, J. M. & Sisk, B. A., Apr 2026, In: Pediatric Blood and Cancer. 73, 4, e70108.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Reproductive health outcomes of congenital heart disease survivors: A report from the congenital heart disease project to understand lifelong survivor experience (CHD PULSE study)Erdem, S., Shi, C. Y., Schwartz, A. D., Flores, J., Knight, J., Aldoss, O., Anderson, S. C., Canter, C. E., Hiremath, G., Hussain, T., John, A. S., Marino, B. S., McHugh, K. E., Raghuveer, G., Spector, L. G., Louis, J. D. S., Kochilas, L., Oster, M. E. & Gaitonde, M., Apr 2026, In: American heart journal. 294, 107338.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Pre- and postnatal exposure to PM2.5 and NO2 and blood pressure in children: Results from the ECHO CohortECHO Cohort Consortium, Mar 1 2026, In: Environmental Research. 292, 123529.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Racial and ethnic disparities in environmental chemical exposures and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: The ECHO-wide cohort studyprogram collaborators for Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes, ECHO Components & ECHO Awardees and Cohorts, Mar 1 2026, In: Environmental Pollution. 392, 127452.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Strengthening Connections for Change: A Pilot Cluster-Randomized Trial of an Adolescent-Adult Social Network-Based InterventionSzoko, N., Wilson, T., Riley, A. T., Carley, K. M., Zimmerman, M., Miller, E., Abebe, K. Z. & Culyba, A. J., Mar 2026, In: Journal of Adolescent Health. 78, 3, p. 513-520 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Changes in mucin expression in the lungs of infant piglets following cardiopulmonary bypass with deep hypothermic circulatory arrestKhailova, L., Robison, J., Ing, R. J., Lujan-Osorio, S. M. & Davidson, J. A., Mar 2026, In: Journal of Investigative Medicine. 74, 2, p. 188-192 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Regional brain age is decreased in children with sickle cell anemiaMirro, A. E., Power, L. C., Wang, J., Germino-Watnick, P., Roberts, H., Cam, Y., Guilliams, K. P., Fellah, S., Chen, Y., An, H., Lee, J. M., Ford, A. L. & Fields, M. E., Feb 24 2026, In: Blood Advances. 10, 4, p. 1035-1044 10 p.Research 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
- 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
- Multi-modal pediatric critical care datamart for extracorporeal support prediction and decision supportEdmunds, M., Gupta, A., Oh, I., Kaster, L., Sagel, J., Michelson, A., Zhuge, Y., Payne, P. & Said, A., Feb 1 2026, In: JAMIA Open. 9, 1, ooag011.Research 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
- Optimizing the Work of Learning for Flourishing: A Randomized Pilot Study of a Digital CBT-Based Intervention in Medical StudentsSanchez, J. S., Perry, D., Kinghorn, A., Vermette, D., Gray, T., Duncan, J. G., Evanoff, B. & Nicol, G. E., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Academic Psychiatry.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