Elena Crestani

Elena Crestani, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and an Attending Physician in the Allergy and Asthma Program at Boston Children's Hospital. Her clinical expertise spans pediatric immunology, with a focus on food allergies, asthma, and primary immunodeficiencies. She holds certifications from the American Board of Allergy & Immunology and Pediatrics.

Education:

• Medical Degree (2000): University of Verona, Italy
• Graduate Studies (2006): University of Texas Health Science Center
• Residency (2011): Pediatrics, University of Texas Health Science Center
• Fellowship (2015): Immunology, Boston Children's Hospital

Research Interests: Dr. Crestani investigates immunoregulatory mechanisms in allergic disorders, microbiome interactions with immune tolerance, and metabolomic profiles in pediatric food allergies. Her work integrates clinical case studies with translational research, including studies on SARS-CoV-2 immune responses and novel educational models for caregivers of children with FPIES.

Publications Trends: Her recent work highlights microbiome-dependent tolerance pathways, immune mechanisms in viral infections, and innovative approaches to pediatric care. She bridges basic science (e.g., RELMß signaling) with clinical applications (e.g., FPIES caregiver programs).

Labs/Teams: Active in Boston Children's Hospital Immunology Division and collaborates with Harvard Medical School pediatrics teams on translational projects.