Ari J. Wassner

Ari J. Wassner, MD is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and holds leadership roles at Boston Children's Hospital as Medical Director of the Thyroid Center and Director of the Endocrinology Fellowship Training Program. He specializes in pediatric thyroid diseases, including congenital hypothyroidism and thyroid cancer, with a focus on clinical and basic research.

Education:

• Undergraduate: Haverford College (2000)
• Medical School: Harvard Medical School (2005)
• Residency: Boston Combined Residency Program (Pediatrics, 2008–2009 as Chief Resident)
• Fellowship: Boston Children's Hospital (Pediatric Endocrinology, 2012)

Research Interests: Dr. Wassner’s clinical research focuses on thyroid disease management in children, particularly congenital hypothyroidism and pediatric thyroid cancer. His basic research explores thyroid hormone metabolism in heart failure and liver injury. He is deeply involved in medical education, including curriculum development at Harvard Medical School and resident/fellow training programs.

Awards:

• 2017 Masland Award for Excellence in Teaching

Advising and Education: Leads the Endocrinology Fellowship Program and preclinical medical education at Harvard Medical School. Active in resident/fellow mentorship and curriculum innovation.

Labs/Teams: Associated with the Thyroid Center and Division of Endocrinology at Boston Children's Hospital.