Christina M. Astley

Christina M. Astley is an Attending Physician in the Division of Endocrinology at Boston Children's Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. She holds dual doctorates (MD and ScD) and specializes in pediatric endocrinology, with a focus on autoimmune diseases, diabetes, and epidemiological studies. Her work bridges clinical care and research, particularly in infectious disease surveillance, vaccine efficacy, and healthcare disparities.

Dr. Astley’s education includes a BS in Biological Sciences from Stanford University (1999), an ScD in Epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health (2006), and an MD from the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology (2008). She completed her residency at Boston Children's Hospital and a fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology at Boston Children’s Hospital (2011).

Her research emphasizes leveraging digital health data and AI to track disease trends, assess vaccine impacts, and address disparities in healthcare access. Key areas include pediatric diabetes management, autoimmune endocrine disorders, and the epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 variants. Her publications span topics like vaccine hesitancy, spatial vaccine deserts, and the role of diet in COVID-19 severity.

Dr. Astley is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in both General Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology. She contributes to multidisciplinary teams addressing complex endocrine conditions and advocates for equitable healthcare solutions through evidence-based strategies.