Christina J. VanderPluym

Christina J. VanderPluym, MD, is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and holds multiple clinical leadership roles at Boston Children's Hospital including Medical Co-Director of the Cardiac Antithrombosis Management Program (CAMP) and Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center, and Medical Director of the Ventricular Assist Device Program.

Education:

• Undergraduate: University of Alberta (2001)
• Medical School: University of Alberta (2004)
• Pediatrics Residency: University of Alberta, Stollery Children's Hospital (2007)
• Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship: University of Alberta, Stollery Children's Hospital (2011)
• Heart Transplant & Heart Failure Fellowship: Boston Children's Hospital (2012)

Her research focuses on pediatric cardiology innovations, particularly in heart failure management, mechanical circulatory support (VAD), anticoagulation protocols, heart transplantation outcomes, and cerebrovascular disorders in children. She investigates hemostatic balance in critical care settings to optimize patient survival and quality of life.

She directs three major clinical programs at Boston Children's Hospital focused on complex cardiac care and antithrombosis management.