Carol Wilkinson

Carol Wilkinson is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and serves as Director of Research for the Down Syndrome Program and Attending Physician in the Division of Developmental Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital. Her work focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders through clinical and research roles.

• Education: Princeton University (BA), University of California San Francisco (MD, PhD), Boston Children's Hospital (Fellowship)

Her research explores neurodevelopmental disorders using EEG to identify biomarkers for language development in conditions like autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, and Fragile X syndrome. The Wilkinson Lab investigates thalamocortical development and environmental factors affecting early brain development, aiming to improve therapeutic outcomes for children with developmental challenges.

Current studies include the BRIDGE Study (BRain Indicators of Developmental Growth), Baby Steps Study (primary care EEG assessments), and Fragile X Neural Markers Study. The lab emphasizes scientific integrity, clarity in communication, and community impact through translational research.