Elizabeth Kerris

Elizabeth Kerris, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, specializing in the Division of Critical Care Medicine. Her research focuses on pediatric critical care, particularly in the areas of thrombosis, sepsis, and hospital-acquired conditions within intensive care units. She has contributed to studies addressing catheter-related thromboprophylaxis protocols, palliative care screening tools, and predictive algorithms for venous thromboembolism risk in pediatric cardiac ICUs.

Her work integrates clinical practice with translational research, emphasizing outcomes in pediatric critical care. Key contributions include a 2025 protocol study on enoxaparin thromboprophylaxis and a 2020 analysis of hospital-associated venous thromboembolism in pediatric cardiac patients. She also investigates platelet dynamics in sepsis and resource utilization in post-procedural pediatric ICU care.

Dr. Kerris was awarded the Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2024, recognizing her educational contributions. Her research spans hematology, critical care innovation, and cost-effectiveness analysis in pediatric settings.