Aris Siafarikas

Aris Siafarikas is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia (UWA) Medical School, Department of Paediatrics. His expertise spans pediatric endocrinology, adolescent health, and vitamin D deficiency management. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

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His research focuses on metabolic disorders in children, birth defect epidemiology, and novel treatments for bone disorders like X-linked hypophosphataemia. Recent work explores perioperative management of adrenal insufficiency and gender identity healthcare in adolescents. He has published 64 articles and led two major grants: a randomized trial on insulin pump therapy for adolescents with diabetes, and a study on vitamin D’s role in allergic diseases.

Notable projects include a 2015-2016 vitamin D and allergy project, widely cited in media (12 outlets, 188 social shares). Collaborations span international pediatric endocrinology teams.

He advises on gender clinic cohort studies and has been an investigator on multiple grants, emphasizing translational research between clinical practice and public health.