Banku Jairath

Banku Jairath, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics Division of Academic General Pediatrics. His research focuses on pediatric mental health, particularly Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), childhood trauma, and primary care interventions to improve treatment adherence. He also investigates childhood vaccination strategies and immune responses.

His work spans ADHD treatment trends, the interplay between ADHD and trauma, and the development of clinical guidance for complex cases. Recent studies emphasize engagement interventions in primary care settings to enhance ADHD treatment outcomes. Earlier research includes foundational work on childhood immunization mechanisms.

• Key Contributions:
• Analyzed national ADHD treatment patterns and disruptive mood disorders (2025)
• Evaluated primary care-based interventions for ADHD adherence (2023)
• Reviewed ADHD-trauma comorbidities and clinical strategies (2022)
• Explored childhood vaccination immunology (2016)

Awards:

• 2024 Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching (shared with 100+ recipients)

Grants/Advising: No specific grants or student advisees listed in the provided texts. Collaborations include multidisciplinary teams in pediatrics and psychiatry.

Labs/Teams: No dedicated lab or team explicitly named; research appears collaborative across institutions.