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Elizabeth D. Barnett, MD is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She serves as a clinical and academic leader in Travel and Tropical Medicine, with expertise in refugee health and pediatric infectious diseases. Dr. Barnett has led the BMC Refugee Health Assessment Program for over 20 years and directs the GeoSentinel Program at Boston Medical Center.
Her education includes a MD from Boston University and SB/ScB degrees from Brown University. She completed pediatric residency at Boston City Hospital and Children’s Hospital Boston, followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases under Drs. Pelton and Jerome Klein.
Dr. Barnett’s research focuses on global health, vaccine safety, and immigrant health. Key areas include childhood immunization strategies, Chagas disease diagnostics, and long-term outcomes of refugee populations. She has authored over 90 peer-reviewed manuscripts and contributes to the American Academy of Pediatrics Red Book guidelines.
Recent publications highlight vaccine efficacy in pediatric populations, global health training standards, and management of chronic tropical infections. Her work bridges clinical practice, public health policy, and international health systems.
Dr. Barnett leads multiple NIH-funded studies on vaccine safety, including evaluations of mRNA-based vaccines and pediatric immunization protocols. She collaborates with CDC on immunization safety initiatives and geohealth surveillance networks.
Her academic contributions include directing the BMC Center for Immunization Safety and Assessment, mentoring junior faculty, and advising on global health policy. She maintains active roles in Boston Medical Center’s clinical programs and research teams.
