Cade Nylund

Cade Nylund is a Professor of Pediatrics at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), serving as Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Pediatrics and Director for the Pediatric Health Systems Research and Clinical Epidemiology Division. His academic career is deeply intertwined with military service, having enlisted in the Army National Guard during high school before transitioning to military intelligence as a Russian human intelligence collector. After accepting a direct commission in the Air Force, he attended medical school at USUHS and completed his pediatrics residency at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, followed by a pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

Dr. Nylund's educational background includes:

• Associates of Arts in Liberal Arts, Dixie College (1994-1995)
• Bachelor of Arts in Russian, University of Utah (1997-2000)
• Doctor of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (2000-2004)
• Pediatrics Residency, San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (2004-2007)
• Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (2007-2010)
• Masters of Science in Clinical and Translational Research, University of Cincinnati (2008-2010)

Dr. Nylund's research primarily focuses on pediatric gastroenterology epidemiology, with particular emphasis on using existing data to efficiently answer clinically relevant questions. His scholarly work spans multiple domains including military-specific health concerns, tick-borne illnesses, and the impact of military service on family health outcomes. He has authored over 60 journal articles and is recognized for his methodological approach to clinical translational research within military healthcare systems.

His current research portfolio demonstrates significant contributions to understanding alpha-gal syndrome (meat allergy) related to lone star tick bites, the effects of military women flying while pregnant on pregnancy and child health, and the population-level impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric health. These research strands reflect his unique position at the intersection of military medicine, pediatrics, and epidemiology.

Dr. Nylund has received recognition for his educational leadership, having directed both undergraduate medical education in the USU Pre-Clerkship curriculum and graduate medical education as the Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship Director. His teaching philosophy emphasizes evidence-based practice and the integration of research methodology into clinical care.

His scholarly work has been presented at regional, national, and international meetings, establishing him as a respected voice in military pediatric research. Dr. Nylund's research approach often leverages the unique data resources available within the Military Health System to address questions that have broader applicability to civilian populations as well.