Brian Hughes

Lieutenant Colonel Brian Hughes is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) School of Medicine, where he serves as Vice Chair for Education. He is also a Pediatric Cardiologist at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD.

• Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Nebraska Wesleyan University (2006).
• Graduate: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (2012).
• Postgraduate: Pediatric Internship and Residency (2012–2015) at San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology (2018–2021) at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals.

Dr. Hughes specializes in Pediatric Cardiology, with a focus on Fetal Arrhythmias and Cardio-Genetics. His research explores the intersection of cardiac electrophysiology and genetic factors in congenital heart disease, military health applications, and prenatal diagnostics.

Recent publications highlight his work in congenital heart disease genetics, military service member cardiac health, fetal magnetocardiography, and neuromuscular disorders. His studies span clinical pediatrics, cardiac diagnostics, and biostatistics, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to understanding and treating cardiovascular conditions in pediatric and military populations.