Celeste Wilson

Celeste Wilson, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and Pediatrician in the Division of General Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital. She directs the Child Protection Program, focusing on child abuse prevention and family health interventions.

Education:

• Harvard University (BS, 1991)
• Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (MD, 1995)
• Boston Children's Hospital (Internship 1996, Residency 1998, Fellowship 2001)

Her research examines screening methodologies for parental alcohol problems in pediatric settings, health disparities in child abuse outcomes, and medical neglect in complex pediatric cases. Work integrates clinical practice with policy analysis to improve child protection systems.

Publications demonstrate consistent focus on vulnerable populations, with recent emphasis on pandemic impacts on medical neglect and standardized trauma protocols. Research employs mixed methodologies including qualitative provider perspectives and epidemiological analysis.

As Principal Investigator for clinical trial consortia including SCDCRN and CSCC, she explores hydroxyurea alternatives for sickle cell stroke prevention. Collaborates across Boston Children's Hospital divisions on translational research initiatives.