معرفی
Amy Sobota, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Boston University's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She is also a member of the Center for Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease at Boston University. Her research focuses on improving outcomes for patients with sickle cell disease, particularly in transition care, healthcare quality improvement, and shared decision-making.
Education:
- MD: University of Wisconsin-Madison
- MPH: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- BA: Harvard College and Radcliffe College
Research Interests:
Dr. Sobota's work addresses challenges in sickle cell disease management, including transition from pediatric to adult care, medication adherence (especially hydroxyurea), and addressing social determinants of health. She leads initiatives to improve healthcare access and quality through innovative interventions like universal screening for social needs and transportation assistance pilots.
Grants & Funding:
- Subcontract PI for PCORI-funded ENGAGE-HU study (2019-2021)
- NIH NHLBI grant for problem-solving intervention development (2017-2020)
- American Society of Hematology grant for transition care improvement (2016-2019)
Labs/Teams:
Core member of the Center for Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease, collaborating on multi-disciplinary teams to advance clinical care and research in hemoglobinopathies.