Lidan Gu

Lidan Gu is an Assistant Professor in Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience (Pediatrics) at the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on the intersection of mental health, neurocognitive development, and pediatric kidney disease, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

Dr. Gu's research interests include:

• Mental health assessment in pediatric kidney transplant candidates
• Neurocognitive development in children with chronic kidney conditions
• Psychosocial factors affecting outcomes in pediatric kidney transplantation
• Impact of chronic illness on child and adolescent development
• Multidisciplinary approaches to optimizing long-term outcomes for pediatric transplant recipients

Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on mental health conditions in pediatric chronic kidney disease and neurocognitive aspects of pediatric kidney transplantation. Dr. Gu's work often employs collaborative approaches across medical specialties to address the complex needs of children with kidney conditions. Her research has gained significant attention with multiple citations and social media shares, indicating its relevance to both clinical practice and academic research in pediatric psychology and nephrology.

Dr. Gu has published in prominent journals including Pediatric Transplantation and Pediatric Nephrology, with several publications receiving notable citations and readership on academic platforms like Mendeley. Her work has been shared widely across social media platforms, demonstrating its impact on the broader medical and psychological communities.