Susan E. Abel

Susan E. Abel, MD serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Dartmouth College's Geisel School of Medicine, contributing to both clinical care and academic training programs.

Her research focuses on pediatric mental health with specialized attention to autism spectrum disorders and implementation science. Dr. Abel's work intersects with innovative digital health approaches, as evidenced by Dartmouth's play2Prevent Lab collaboration designing mental health games for autistic youth. Her clinical-academic role supports the school's mission in healthcare delivery science and child development research.

Dr. Abel participates in the academic ecosystem recently bolstered by a $12 million NIH COBRE grant for implementation science research at Dartmouth. While specific personal awards aren't documented in available materials, she contributes to institutional initiatives including the MD Student Research Fair and clinical education programs spanning Dartmouth's MD, master's, and PhD offerings.

The Department of Pediatrics where she serves maintains strong connections with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and regional teaching hospitals, facilitating translational research from bench to bedside in child health specialties.