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Elizabeth Christian is an Instructor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and an Assistant in Pediatrics within the Division of Infectious Diseases at Boston Children's Hospital. She specializes in pediatric and adult infectious diseases, with clinical and research expertise in immunodeficiency disorders, tuberculosis, and HIV. Her work spans molecular genetics, virology, and neonatal care. She holds certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.
- Education:
- Undergraduate: Wellesley College (2008)
- Medical School: Rush Medical College (2015)
- Residency: Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Maine Medical Center (2019)
- Fellowship: Pediatric & Adult Infectious Diseases, Boston Children's Hospital & Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (2023)
Her research focuses on genetic defects in immunity, such as IFNGR1 deficiencies, and the impact of breast milk on neonatal health. She has contributed to studies on HIV subtypes and vaccine development in primates.
Publications highlight her work on TB-IRIS complications in adolescents with Crohn's disease and cost-benefit analyses of maternal milk in neonatal care.
Elizabeth Christian advises clinical care teams and collaborates on grants related to pediatric infectious disease management. She is affiliated with Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
