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Hospital Medicine at Boston Children's | Education

Medical School

Medical School

University of Connecticut School of Medicine, CT

Internship

Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital/ Columbia University

New York, NY

Residency

Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital/ Columbia University

New York, NY

Fellowship

Children's Hospital at Montefiore

Bronx, NY

Hospital Medicine at Boston Children's | Education

Undergraduate School

Haverford College

1991, Haverford, PA

Graduate School

Duke University School of Medicine

Durham, NC

Graduate School

MPH

Harvard School of Public Health

Boston, MA

Medical School

Duke University School of Medicine

1996, Durham, NC

Internship

Pediatrics

Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

1997, Boston, MA

Residency

Pediatrics

Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

1999, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Combined Fellowship in Adolescent and Division of General Pediatrics

Boston Children's Hospital

2002, Boston, MA

Hospital Medicine at Boston Children's | Publications

  1. Pediatric Mental Health Boarding: 2017 to 2023. Pediatrics. 2025 Feb 13. View Pediatric Mental Health Boarding: 2017 to 2023. Abstract

  2. Nirsevimab decreased the subsequent risk of respiratory syncytial virus infection and wheezing in the 2023-2024 RSV season. Pediatr Res. 2025 Jan 09. View Nirsevimab decreased the subsequent risk of respiratory syncytial virus infection and wheezing in the 2023-2024 RSV season. Abstract

  3. Increasing Incidence of Serious Head and Neck Infections among Children in the United States, 2018-2023. J Pediatr. 2025 Apr; 279:114458. View Increasing Incidence of Serious Head and Neck Infections among Children in the United States, 2018-2023. Abstract

  4. Integrated nasopharyngeal airway metagenome and asthma genetic risk endotyping of severe bronchiolitis in infancy and risk of childhood asthma. Eur Respir J. 2024 Dec; 64(6). View Integrated nasopharyngeal airway metagenome and asthma genetic risk endotyping of severe bronchiolitis in infancy and risk of childhood asthma. Abstract

  5. Integrated-omics analysis with explainable deep networks on pathobiology of infant bronchiolitis. NPJ Syst Biol Appl. 2024 Aug 22; 10(1):93. View Integrated-omics analysis with explainable deep networks on pathobiology of infant bronchiolitis. Abstract

  6. Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Among Children Receiving Long-Term Ventilation. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 08 01; 7(8):e2430989. View Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Among Children Receiving Long-Term Ventilation. Abstract

  7. Nasal microRNA signatures for disease severity in infants with respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis: a multicentre prospective study. BMJ Open Respir Res. 2024 Jul 31; 11(1). View Nasal microRNA signatures for disease severity in infants with respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis: a multicentre prospective study. Abstract

  8. Race-Neutral Equations and Pulmonary Function Test Interpretation in Two Pediatric Cohorts. J Pediatr. 2024 Oct; 273:114124. View Race-Neutral Equations and Pulmonary Function Test Interpretation in Two Pediatric Cohorts. Abstract

  9. Misclassification of Both Influenza Infection and Oseltamivir Exposure Status in Administrative Data. JAMA Pediatr. 2024 Feb 01; 178(2):201-203. View Misclassification of Both Influenza Infection and Oseltamivir Exposure Status in Administrative Data. Abstract

  10. Trends in emergency department visits for bronchiolitis, 1993-2019. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2024 Apr; 59(4):930-937. View Trends in emergency department visits for bronchiolitis, 1993-2019. Abstract

  11. Respiratory Virus-Specific Nasopharyngeal Lipidome Signatures and Severity in Infants With Bronchiolitis: A Prospective Multicenter Study. J Infect Dis. 2023 11 11; 228(10):1410-1420. View Respiratory Virus-Specific Nasopharyngeal Lipidome Signatures and Severity in Infants With Bronchiolitis: A Prospective Multicenter Study. Abstract

  12. Questionable Safety of Proton Pump Inhibitor Use in Children. JAMA Pediatr. 2023 Oct 01; 177(10):1010-1012. View Questionable Safety of Proton Pump Inhibitor Use in Children. Abstract

  13. Association between severe bronchiolitis in infancy and age 6-year lung function. Respir Med. 2023 11; 218:107401. View Association between severe bronchiolitis in infancy and age 6-year lung function. Abstract

  14. Nasopharyngeal fungal subtypes of infant bronchiolitis and disease severity risk. EBioMedicine. 2023 Sep; 95:104742. View Nasopharyngeal fungal subtypes of infant bronchiolitis and disease severity risk. Abstract

  15. Association between Early Childhood Vitamin D Status and Age 6-Year Lung Function among Children with a History of Severe Bronchiolitis in Infancy. Nutrients. 2023 May 19; 15(10). View Association between Early Childhood Vitamin D Status and Age 6-Year Lung Function among Children with a History of Severe Bronchiolitis in Infancy. Abstract

  16. Factors associated with mild bronchiolitis in young infants. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open. 2023 Jun; 4(3):e12966. View Factors associated with mild bronchiolitis in young infants. Abstract

  17. Immunoglobulin E-virus phenotypes of infant bronchiolitis and risk of childhood asthma. Front Immunol. 2023; 14:1187065. View Immunoglobulin E-virus phenotypes of infant bronchiolitis and risk of childhood asthma. Abstract

  18. Recurrent wheezing phenotypes after severe bronchiolitis and progression to asthma. J Allergy Clin Immunol Glob. 2023 Feb; 2(1):84-87. View Recurrent wheezing phenotypes after severe bronchiolitis and progression to asthma. Abstract

  19. Integrated relationship of nasopharyngeal airway host response and microbiome associates with bronchiolitis severity. Nat Commun. 2022 08 30; 13(1):4970. View Integrated relationship of nasopharyngeal airway host response and microbiome associates with bronchiolitis severity. Abstract

  20. Association of Nasopharyngeal and Serum Glutathione Metabolism with Bronchiolitis Severity and Asthma Risk: A Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study. Metabolites. 2022 Jul 22; 12(8). View Association of Nasopharyngeal and Serum Glutathione Metabolism with Bronchiolitis Severity and Asthma Risk: A Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study. Abstract

  21. Nasopharyngeal metatranscriptome profiles of infants with bronchiolitis and risk of childhood asthma: a multicentre prospective study. Eur Respir J. 2022 07; 60(1). View Nasopharyngeal metatranscriptome profiles of infants with bronchiolitis and risk of childhood asthma: a multicentre prospective study. Abstract

  22. Total immunoglobulin E in infant bronchiolitis and risk of developing asthma. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2022 10; 10(10):2761-2763.e2. View Total immunoglobulin E in infant bronchiolitis and risk of developing asthma. Abstract

  23. Airway Bacterial Colonization, Biofilms and Blooms, and Acute Respiratory Infection. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2022 10 01; 23(10):e476-e482. View Airway Bacterial Colonization, Biofilms and Blooms, and Acute Respiratory Infection. Abstract

  24. Proteomics endotyping of infants with severe bronchiolitis and risk of childhood asthma. Allergy. 2022 11; 77(11):3350-3361. View Proteomics endotyping of infants with severe bronchiolitis and risk of childhood asthma. Abstract

  25. COVID-19-Associated Croup in Children. Pediatrics. 2022 06 01; 149(6). View COVID-19-Associated Croup in Children. Abstract

  26. Nasopharyngeal airway dual-transcriptome of infants with severe bronchiolitis and risk of childhood asthma: A multicenter prospective study. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2022 10; 150(4):806-816. View Nasopharyngeal airway dual-transcriptome of infants with severe bronchiolitis and risk of childhood asthma: A multicenter prospective study. Abstract

  27. Confirming racial/ethnic disparities in the management of severe bronchiolitis. Am J Emerg Med. 2022 08; 58:333-335. View Confirming racial/ethnic disparities in the management of severe bronchiolitis. Abstract

  28. Bacterial Signatures of Paediatric Respiratory Disease: An Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis. Front Microbiol. 2021; 12:711134. View Bacterial Signatures of Paediatric Respiratory Disease: An Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis. Abstract

  29. Role of nasal microbiota and host response in infants with respiratory syncytial virus infection: Causal questions about respiratory outcomes. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2022 03; 149(3):898-900. View Role of nasal microbiota and host response in infants with respiratory syncytial virus infection: Causal questions about respiratory outcomes. Abstract

  30. Serum Soluble Receptor for Advanced Glycation End Products in Infants With Bronchiolitis: Associations With Acute Severity and Recurrent Wheeze. Clin Infect Dis. 2021 11 02; 73(9):e2665-e2672. View Serum Soluble Receptor for Advanced Glycation End Products in Infants With Bronchiolitis: Associations With Acute Severity and Recurrent Wheeze. Abstract

  31. Severe bronchiolitis profiles and risk of asthma development in Finnish children. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2022 04; 149(4):1281-1285.e1. View Severe bronchiolitis profiles and risk of asthma development in Finnish children. Abstract

  32. Late Pre-term Infants with Severe Bronchiolitis and Risk of Asthma by Age 5 Years. J Pediatr. 2022 02; 241:247-250.e1. View Late Pre-term Infants with Severe Bronchiolitis and Risk of Asthma by Age 5 Years. Abstract

  33. Urinary Tract Infections in Children with Vesicoureteral Reflux Are Accompanied by Alterations in Urinary Microbiota and Metabolome Profiles. Eur Urol. 2022 02; 81(2):151-154. View Urinary Tract Infections in Children with Vesicoureteral Reflux Are Accompanied by Alterations in Urinary Microbiota and Metabolome Profiles. Abstract

  34. Proteome signature difference between respiratory viruses is associated with severity of bronchiolitis. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2021 11; 32(8):1869-1872. View Proteome signature difference between respiratory viruses is associated with severity of bronchiolitis. Abstract

  35. Integrated omics endotyping of infants with respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis and risk of childhood asthma. Nat Commun. 2021 06 14; 12(1):3601. View Integrated omics endotyping of infants with respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis and risk of childhood asthma. Abstract

  36. Utility of Inflammatory Markers in Hospitalized Children With Skin Erythema. Hosp Pediatr. 2021 06; 11(6):627-631. View Utility of Inflammatory Markers in Hospitalized Children With Skin Erythema. Abstract

  37. Integrated associations of nasopharyngeal and serum metabolome with bronchiolitis severity and asthma: A multicenter prospective cohort study. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2021 07; 32(5):905-916. View Integrated associations of nasopharyngeal and serum metabolome with bronchiolitis severity and asthma: A multicenter prospective cohort study. Abstract

  38. Detection of Respiratory Syncytial Virus or Rhinovirus Weeks After Hospitalization for Bronchiolitis and the Risk of Recurrent Wheezing. J Infect Dis. 2021 02 03; 223(2):268-277. View Detection of Respiratory Syncytial Virus or Rhinovirus Weeks After Hospitalization for Bronchiolitis and the Risk of Recurrent Wheezing. Abstract

  39. A joint modeling approach for longitudinal microbiome data improves ability to detect microbiome associations with disease. PLoS Comput Biol. 2020 12; 16(12):e1008473. View A joint modeling approach for longitudinal microbiome data improves ability to detect microbiome associations with disease. Abstract

  40. Integrated-omics endotyping of infants with rhinovirus bronchiolitis and risk of childhood asthma. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2021 06; 147(6):2108-2117. View Integrated-omics endotyping of infants with rhinovirus bronchiolitis and risk of childhood asthma. Abstract

  41. Pediatric Hospitalizations During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Pediatrics. 2020 12; 146(6). View Pediatric Hospitalizations During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Abstract

  42. A comparison of childhood asthma case definitions based on parent-reported data. Ann Epidemiol. 2021 03; 55:64-68.e4. View A comparison of childhood asthma case definitions based on parent-reported data. Abstract

  43. Association of endemic coronaviruses with nasopharyngeal metabolome and microbiota among infants with severe bronchiolitis: a prospective multicenter study. Pediatr Res. 2021 05; 89(7):1594-1597. View Association of endemic coronaviruses with nasopharyngeal metabolome and microbiota among infants with severe bronchiolitis: a prospective multicenter study. Abstract

  44. Being Mindful About Follow-up Care After Pediatric Hospitalization for Bronchiolitis. JAMA Pediatr. 2020 09 01; 174(9):e201945. View Being Mindful About Follow-up Care After Pediatric Hospitalization for Bronchiolitis. Abstract

  45. Machine learning-based prediction of acute severity in infants hospitalized for bronchiolitis: a multicenter prospective study. Sci Rep. 2020 07 03; 10(1):10979. View Machine learning-based prediction of acute severity in infants hospitalized for bronchiolitis: a multicenter prospective study. Abstract

  46. Respiratory viruses are associated with serum metabolome among infants hospitalized for bronchiolitis: A multicenter study. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2020 10; 31(7):755-766. View Respiratory viruses are associated with serum metabolome among infants hospitalized for bronchiolitis: A multicenter study. Abstract

  47. Severe Coronavirus Bronchiolitis in the Pre-COVID-19 Era. Pediatrics. 2020 09; 146(3). View Severe Coronavirus Bronchiolitis in the Pre-COVID-19 Era. Abstract

  48. Association of rhinovirus species with nasopharyngeal metabolome in bronchiolitis infants: A multicenter study. Allergy. 2020 09; 75(9):2379-2383. View Association of rhinovirus species with nasopharyngeal metabolome in bronchiolitis infants: A multicenter study. Abstract

  49. In infants with severe bronchiolitis: dual-transcriptomic profiling of nasopharyngeal microbiome and host response. Pediatr Res. 2020 08; 88(2):144-146. View In infants with severe bronchiolitis: dual-transcriptomic profiling of nasopharyngeal microbiome and host response. Abstract

  50. Increased Moraxella and Streptococcus species abundance after severe bronchiolitis is associated with recurrent wheezing. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2020 02; 145(2):518-527.e8. View Increased Moraxella and Streptococcus species abundance after severe bronchiolitis is associated with recurrent wheezing. Abstract

  51. Trends in Bronchiolitis Hospitalizations in the United States: 2000-2016. Pediatrics. 2019 12; 144(6). View Trends in Bronchiolitis Hospitalizations in the United States: 2000-2016. Abstract

  52. Bronchiolitis severity is related to recurrent wheezing by age 3 years in a prospective, multicenter cohort. Pediatr Res. 2020 02; 87(3):428-430. View Bronchiolitis severity is related to recurrent wheezing by age 3 years in a prospective, multicenter cohort. Abstract

  53. Respiratory Virus Epidemiology Among US Infants With Severe Bronchiolitis: Analysis of 2 Multicenter, Multiyear Cohort Studies. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2019 08; 38(8):e180-e183. View Respiratory Virus Epidemiology Among US Infants With Severe Bronchiolitis: Analysis of 2 Multicenter, Multiyear Cohort Studies. Abstract

  54. Association of respiratory viruses with serum metabolome in infants with severe bronchiolitis. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2019 12; 30(8):848-851. View Association of respiratory viruses with serum metabolome in infants with severe bronchiolitis. Abstract

  55. Association of Serum Albumin With Apnea in Infants With Bronchiolitis: A Secondary Analysis of Data From the MARC-35 Study. JAMA Netw Open. 2019 07 03; 2(7):e197100. View Association of Serum Albumin With Apnea in Infants With Bronchiolitis: A Secondary Analysis of Data From the MARC-35 Study. Abstract

  56. Association of Rhinovirus C Bronchiolitis and Immunoglobulin E Sensitization During Infancy With Development of Recurrent Wheeze. JAMA Pediatr. 2019 06 01; 173(6):544-552. View Association of Rhinovirus C Bronchiolitis and Immunoglobulin E Sensitization During Infancy With Development of Recurrent Wheeze. Abstract

  57. Serum Metabolome Is Associated With the Nasopharyngeal Microbiota and Disease Severity Among Infants With Bronchiolitis. J Infect Dis. 2019 05 24; 219(12):2005-2014. View Serum Metabolome Is Associated With the Nasopharyngeal Microbiota and Disease Severity Among Infants With Bronchiolitis. Abstract

  58. Haemophilus-Dominant Nasopharyngeal Microbiota Is Associated With Delayed Clearance of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Infants Hospitalized for Bronchiolitis. J Infect Dis. 2019 05 05; 219(11):1804-1808. View Haemophilus-Dominant Nasopharyngeal Microbiota Is Associated With Delayed Clearance of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Infants Hospitalized for Bronchiolitis. Abstract

  59. Rhinovirus Species in Children With Severe Bronchiolitis: Multicenter Cohort Studies in the United States and Finland. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2019 03; 38(3):e59-e62. View Rhinovirus Species in Children With Severe Bronchiolitis: Multicenter Cohort Studies in the United States and Finland. Abstract

  60. Association of type 2 cytokines in severe rhinovirus bronchiolitis during infancy with risk of developing asthma: A multicenter prospective study. Allergy. 2019 07; 74(7):1374-1377. View Association of type 2 cytokines in severe rhinovirus bronchiolitis during infancy with risk of developing asthma: A multicenter prospective study. Abstract

  61. Association between rhinovirus species and nasopharyngeal microbiota in infants with severe bronchiolitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2019 05; 143(5):1925-1928.e7. View Association between rhinovirus species and nasopharyngeal microbiota in infants with severe bronchiolitis. Abstract

  62. Circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D, nasopharyngeal microbiota, and bronchiolitis severity. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2018 12; 29(8):877-880. View Circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D, nasopharyngeal microbiota, and bronchiolitis severity. Abstract

  63. Tracheal Microbiota in Patients With a Tracheostomy Before, During and After an Acute Respiratory Infection. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2018 11; 37(11):e269-e271. View Tracheal Microbiota in Patients With a Tracheostomy Before, During and After an Acute Respiratory Infection. Abstract

  64. Vitamin D Status at the Time of Hospitalization for Bronchiolitis and Its Association with Disease Severity. J Pediatr. 2018 12; 203:416-422.e1. View Vitamin D Status at the Time of Hospitalization for Bronchiolitis and Its Association with Disease Severity. Abstract

  65. Severe bronchiolitis profiles and risk of recurrent wheeze by age 3 years. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2019 04; 143(4):1371-1379.e7. View Severe bronchiolitis profiles and risk of recurrent wheeze by age 3 years. Abstract

  66. Overcoming the Bronchiolitis Blues: Embracing Global Collaboration and Disease Heterogeneity. Pediatrics. 2018 09; 142(3). View Overcoming the Bronchiolitis Blues: Embracing Global Collaboration and Disease Heterogeneity. Abstract

  67. Nasopharyngeal CCL5 in infants with severe bronchiolitis and risk of recurrent wheezing: A multi-center prospective cohort study. Clin Exp Allergy. 2018 08; 48(8):1063-1067. View Nasopharyngeal CCL5 in infants with severe bronchiolitis and risk of recurrent wheezing: A multi-center prospective cohort study. Abstract

  68. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, metabolome, and bronchiolitis severity among infants-A multicenter cohort study. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2018 06; 29(4):441-445. View Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, metabolome, and bronchiolitis severity among infants-A multicenter cohort study. Abstract

  69. Multicenter Study of Albuterol Use Among Infants Hospitalized with Bronchiolitis. West J Emerg Med. 2018 May; 19(3):475-483. View Multicenter Study of Albuterol Use Among Infants Hospitalized with Bronchiolitis. Abstract

  70. Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Rhinovirus Bronchiolitis Are Associated With Distinct Metabolic Pathways. J Infect Dis. 2018 03 13; 217(7):1160-1169. View Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Rhinovirus Bronchiolitis Are Associated With Distinct Metabolic Pathways. Abstract

  71. Circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D, nasopharyngeal airway metabolome, and bronchiolitis severity. Allergy. 2018 05; 73(5):1135-1140. View Circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D, nasopharyngeal airway metabolome, and bronchiolitis severity. Abstract

  72. RSV vs. rhinovirus bronchiolitis: difference in nasal airway microRNA profiles and NF?B signaling. Pediatr Res. 2018 03; 83(3):606-614. View RSV vs. rhinovirus bronchiolitis: difference in nasal airway microRNA profiles and NF?B signaling. Abstract

  73. The association between anterior nares and nasopharyngeal microbiota in infants hospitalized for bronchiolitis. Microbiome. 2018 01 03; 6(1):2. View The association between anterior nares and nasopharyngeal microbiota in infants hospitalized for bronchiolitis. Abstract

  74. Nasal Airway Microbiota Profile and Severe Bronchiolitis in Infants: A Case-control Study. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2017 Nov; 36(11):1044-1051. View Nasal Airway Microbiota Profile and Severe Bronchiolitis in Infants: A Case-control Study. Abstract

  75. Associations of Nasopharyngeal Metabolome and Microbiome with Severity among Infants with Bronchiolitis. A Multiomic Analysis. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2017 10 01; 196(7):882-891. View Associations of Nasopharyngeal Metabolome and Microbiome with Severity among Infants with Bronchiolitis. A Multiomic Analysis. Abstract

  76. Serum LL-37 Levels Associated With Severity of Bronchiolitis and Viral Etiology. Clin Infect Dis. 2017 Sep 15; 65(6):967-975. View Serum LL-37 Levels Associated With Severity of Bronchiolitis and Viral Etiology. Abstract

  77. The temporal dynamics of the tracheal microbiome in tracheostomised patients with and without lower respiratory infections. PLoS One. 2017; 12(8):e0182520. View The temporal dynamics of the tracheal microbiome in tracheostomised patients with and without lower respiratory infections. Abstract

  78. Clinical Profiles of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Subtypes A AND B Among Children Hospitalized with Bronchiolitis. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2017 08; 36(8):808-810. View Clinical Profiles of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Subtypes A AND B Among Children Hospitalized with Bronchiolitis. Abstract

  79. Multicenter Observational Study of the Use of Nebulized Hypertonic Saline to Treat Children Hospitalized for Bronchiolitis From 2008 to 2014. Hosp Pediatr. 2017 Jul 31. View Multicenter Observational Study of the Use of Nebulized Hypertonic Saline to Treat Children Hospitalized for Bronchiolitis From 2008 to 2014. Abstract

  80. Sphingolipid metabolism potential in fecal microbiome and bronchiolitis in infants: a case-control study. BMC Res Notes. 2017 Jul 26; 10(1):325. View Sphingolipid metabolism potential in fecal microbiome and bronchiolitis in infants: a case-control study. Abstract

  81. The relationship between nasopharyngeal CCL5 and microbiota on disease severity among infants with bronchiolitis. Allergy. 2017 Nov; 72(11):1796-1800. View The relationship between nasopharyngeal CCL5 and microbiota on disease severity among infants with bronchiolitis. Abstract

  82. Household siblings and nasal and fecal microbiota in infants. Pediatr Int. 2017 Apr; 59(4):473-481. View Household siblings and nasal and fecal microbiota in infants. Abstract

  83. Serum cathelicidin, nasopharyngeal microbiota, and disease severity among infants hospitalized with bronchiolitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2017 04; 139(4):1383-1386.e6. View Serum cathelicidin, nasopharyngeal microbiota, and disease severity among infants hospitalized with bronchiolitis. Abstract

  84. Association of nasopharyngeal microbiota profiles with bronchiolitis severity in infants hospitalised for bronchiolitis. Eur Respir J. 2016 11; 48(5):1329-1339. View Association of nasopharyngeal microbiota profiles with bronchiolitis severity in infants hospitalised for bronchiolitis. Abstract

  85. The Fecal Microbiota Profile and Bronchiolitis in Infants. Pediatrics. 2016 07; 138(1). View The Fecal Microbiota Profile and Bronchiolitis in Infants. Abstract

  86. A clustering approach to identify severe bronchiolitis profiles in children. Thorax. 2016 08; 71(8):712-8. View A clustering approach to identify severe bronchiolitis profiles in children. Abstract

  87. Trends in Infectious Disease Hospitalizations in US Children, 2000 to 2012. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2016 06; 35(6):e158-63. View Trends in Infectious Disease Hospitalizations in US Children, 2000 to 2012. Abstract

  88. Respiratory syncytial virus and rhinovirus severe bronchiolitis are associated with distinct nasopharyngeal microbiota. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2016 06; 137(6):1909-1913.e4. View Respiratory syncytial virus and rhinovirus severe bronchiolitis are associated with distinct nasopharyngeal microbiota. Abstract

  89. Children Hospitalized with Rhinovirus Bronchiolitis Have Asthma-Like Characteristics. J Pediatr. 2016 05; 172:202-204.e1. View Children Hospitalized with Rhinovirus Bronchiolitis Have Asthma-Like Characteristics. Abstract

  90. Detection of respiratory syncytial virus and rhinovirus in healthy infants. BMC Res Notes. 2015 Nov 25; 8:718. View Detection of respiratory syncytial virus and rhinovirus in healthy infants. Abstract

  91. Prenatal Versus Postnatal Tobacco Smoke Exposure and Intensive Care Use in Children Hospitalized With Bronchiolitis. Acad Pediatr. 2016 07; 16(5):446-452. View Prenatal Versus Postnatal Tobacco Smoke Exposure and Intensive Care Use in Children Hospitalized With Bronchiolitis. Abstract

  92. Clinical Endpoints for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prophylaxis Trials in Infants and Children in High-income and Middle-income Countries. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2015 Oct; 34(10):1086-92. View Clinical Endpoints for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prophylaxis Trials in Infants and Children in High-income and Middle-income Countries. Abstract

  93. Eligibility for palivizumab prophylaxis in a cohort of children with severe bronchiolitis. Pediatr Int. 2015 Oct; 57(5):1031-4. View Eligibility for palivizumab prophylaxis in a cohort of children with severe bronchiolitis. Abstract

  94. Association Between Hyponatremia and Higher Bronchiolitis Severity Among Children in the ICU With Bronchiolitis. Hosp Pediatr. 2015 Jul; 5(7):385-9. View Association Between Hyponatremia and Higher Bronchiolitis Severity Among Children in the ICU With Bronchiolitis. Abstract

  95. Bordetella pertussis is an uncommon pathogen in children hospitalized with bronchiolitis during the winter season. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2015 Jun; 34(6):566-70. View Bordetella pertussis is an uncommon pathogen in children hospitalized with bronchiolitis during the winter season. Abstract

  96. Use of Cough and Cold Medications in Severe Bronchiolitis before and after a Health Advisory Warning against Their Use. J Pediatr. 2015 Jul; 167(1):196-8.e1-2. View Use of Cough and Cold Medications in Severe Bronchiolitis before and after a Health Advisory Warning against Their Use. Abstract

  97. Variability of intensive care management for children with bronchiolitis. Hosp Pediatr. 2015 Apr; 5(4):175-84. View Variability of intensive care management for children with bronchiolitis. Abstract

  98. Rhinovirus-induced bronchiolitis: Lack of association between virus genomic load and short-term outcomes. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2015 Aug; 136(2):509-12.e11. View Rhinovirus-induced bronchiolitis: Lack of association between virus genomic load and short-term outcomes. Abstract

  99. Hospital course and discharge criteria for children hospitalized with bronchiolitis. J Hosp Med. 2015 Apr; 10(4):205-11. View Hospital course and discharge criteria for children hospitalized with bronchiolitis. Abstract

  100. Risk factors for requiring intensive care among children admitted to ward with bronchiolitis. Acad Pediatr. 2015 Jan-Feb; 15(1):77-81. View Risk factors for requiring intensive care among children admitted to ward with bronchiolitis. Abstract

  101. Respiratory syncytial virus genomic load and disease severity among children hospitalized with bronchiolitis: multicenter cohort studies in the United States and Finland. J Infect Dis. 2015 May 15; 211(10):1550-9. View Respiratory syncytial virus genomic load and disease severity among children hospitalized with bronchiolitis: multicenter cohort studies in the United States and Finland. Abstract

  102. Variability in inpatient management of children hospitalized with bronchiolitis. Acad Pediatr. 2015 Jan-Feb; 15(1):69-76. View Variability in inpatient management of children hospitalized with bronchiolitis. Abstract

  103. Hospital length-of-stay is associated with rhinovirus etiology of bronchiolitis. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Aug; 33(8):829-34. View Hospital length-of-stay is associated with rhinovirus etiology of bronchiolitis. Abstract

  104. Multicenter study of viral etiology and relapse in hospitalized children with bronchiolitis. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Aug; 33(8):809-13. View Multicenter study of viral etiology and relapse in hospitalized children with bronchiolitis. Abstract

  105. Racial/ethnic differences in the presentation and management of severe bronchiolitis. J Hosp Med. 2014 Sep; 9(9):565-72. View Racial/ethnic differences in the presentation and management of severe bronchiolitis. Abstract

  106. Recent evidence on the management of bronchiolitis. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2014 Jun; 26(3):328-33. View Recent evidence on the management of bronchiolitis. Abstract

  107. Infectious pathogens and bronchiolitis outcomes. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2014 Jul; 12(7):817-28. View Infectious pathogens and bronchiolitis outcomes. Abstract

  108. Temporal trends in emergency department visits for bronchiolitis in the United States, 2006 to 2010. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Jan; 33(1):11-8. View Temporal trends in emergency department visits for bronchiolitis in the United States, 2006 to 2010. Abstract

  109. Nasopharyngeal Proteobacteria are associated with viral etiology and acute wheezing in children with severe bronchiolitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Apr; 133(4):1220-2. View Nasopharyngeal Proteobacteria are associated with viral etiology and acute wheezing in children with severe bronchiolitis. Abstract

  110. Apnea in children hospitalized with bronchiolitis. Pediatrics. 2013 Nov; 132(5):e1194-201. View Apnea in children hospitalized with bronchiolitis. Abstract

  111. Trends in bronchiolitis hospitalizations in the United States, 2000-2009. Pediatrics. 2013 Jul; 132(1):28-36. View Trends in bronchiolitis hospitalizations in the United States, 2000-2009. Abstract

  112. Altitude and environmental climate effects on bronchiolitis severity among children presenting to the emergency department. J Environ Health. 2012 Oct; 75(3):8-15; quiz 54. View Altitude and environmental climate effects on bronchiolitis severity among children presenting to the emergency department. Abstract

  113. Serum cathelicidin level is associated with viral etiology and severity of bronchiolitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2012 Oct; 130(4):1007-8.e1. View Serum cathelicidin level is associated with viral etiology and severity of bronchiolitis. Abstract

  114. Prospective multicenter study of children with bronchiolitis requiring mechanical ventilation. Pediatrics. 2012 Sep; 130(3):e492-500. View Prospective multicenter study of children with bronchiolitis requiring mechanical ventilation. Abstract

  115. Prospective multicenter study of viral etiology and hospital length of stay in children with severe bronchiolitis. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2012 Aug; 166(8):700-6. View Prospective multicenter study of viral etiology and hospital length of stay in children with severe bronchiolitis. Abstract

  116. Nasopharyngeal lactate dehydrogenase concentrations predict bronchiolitis severity in a prospective multicenter emergency department study. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2012 Jul; 31(7):767-9. View Nasopharyngeal lactate dehydrogenase concentrations predict bronchiolitis severity in a prospective multicenter emergency department study. Abstract

  117. National study of antibiotic use in emergency department visits for pneumonia, 1993 through 2008. Acad Emerg Med. 2012 May; 19(5):562-8. View National study of antibiotic use in emergency department visits for pneumonia, 1993 through 2008. Abstract

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Hospital Medicine at Boston Children's | Education

Undergraduate School

Princeton University

Princeton, CA

Medical School

University of Massachusetts Medical School

Worcester, MA

Internship

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

Residency

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

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Hospital Medicine at Boston Children's | Education

Undergraduate School

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI

Medical School

Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine

Cleveland, OH

Internship

Boston Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

2014, Boston, MA

Residency

Boston Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

2017, Boston, MA

Residency

Chief Resident

Boston Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

2018, Boston, MA

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