Sarabeth Broder-Fingert

Sarabeth Broder-Fingert is an Associate Professor at UMass Chan Medical School in the Department of Pediatrics, affiliated with the T.H. Chan School of Medicine and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. Her expertise focuses on autism spectrum disorder, pediatric healthcare equity, and developmental disabilities. She holds an MD from New York University and an MPH from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, alongside a BA from Wesleyan University.

Her research integrates implementation science, family navigation strategies, and policy analysis to improve access to care for children with autism and developmental challenges. Key areas include healthcare system improvements for autistic patients, early intervention protocols, and addressing disparities in diagnosis and treatment across diverse populations.

Recent work emphasizes user-centered design for developing clinical tools, policy impacts on early autism diagnosis, and optimizing mental health services for LGBTQ youth. She leads studies on family navigation programs, remote assessment technologies, and emergency care protocols for medically complex children.