Amy L. Drendel

Amy L. Drendel, DO, MS, is a Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of the Section of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Her work focuses on patient-oriented translational research in pediatric pain management, particularly optimizing analgesic regimens for children with fractures and understanding the at-home pain experience. She leads a NIH-funded multi-center study on fracture pain treatment efficacy and has contributed to over 15 peer-reviewed publications since 2022.

Education:

• DO: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1997
• Residency: Pediatrics, Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, 2002
• MS: Medical College of Wisconsin
• Fellowship: Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, 2005

Research Interests: Dr. Drendel’s research bridges clinical practice and translational science, with emphasis on

• At-home pain management strategies
• Emergency department pain assessment protocols
• Pharmacogenetic influences on analgesic efficacy
• Qualitative studies on caregiver and pediatric patient experiences

Grants & Collaborations:

• Principal Investigator: NIH-funded comparative effectiveness study (2025)
• Co-investigator on 5 prior grants evaluating pediatric analgesia
• PECARN Analgesia and Sedation Working Group member

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams including PECARN Registry and IMPROVE Study Groups.