Catherine Lachenauer

Catherine Lachenauer is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and an Associate Physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Boston Children’s Hospital. She directs the Infectious Diseases Outpatient Practice, specializing in pediatric infectious diseases with a focus on bacterial infections, mycobacterial diseases, and post-COVID-19 sequelae. Her clinical roles combine academic research with patient care, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches to complex infections.

Dr. Lachenauer completed her medical degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago (1988), followed by residency and fellowship training in pediatric infectious diseases at Wyler Children’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital. Her certifications include the American Board of Pediatrics (Infectious Diseases).

Her research spans bacterial pathogenesis, antimicrobial therapy optimization, and viral infections in immunocompromised pediatric patients. Notable work includes studies on Mycobacterium chimaera outbreaks, clarithromycin-induced hearing loss, and RSV impacts in transplant recipients. Recent publications address post-acute SARS-CoV-2 outcomes in children, reflecting her commitment to emerging infectious disease challenges.

While no specific grants or awards are listed here, her extensive publication record demonstrates leadership in pediatric infectious disease research. Clinical and academic contributions are integrated through her roles at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital, where she advises on outpatient antimicrobial treatment protocols and infection control strategies.