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Ellen Cooper is a Professor of Pediatrics at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Boston Medical Center. She is the founder and director of the Pediatric HIV Program, which includes the Adolescent HIV Initiative, and leads the Transition Program for adolescents moving to adult HIV care.
- MD from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
- MA from Johns Hopkins University
- BS from Wellesley College
Dr. Cooper's research focuses on Pediatric HIV treatment and care, with special emphasis on perinatal transmission of HIV. Her expertise has led her to work extensively in high burden and low resource countries including Uganda, Cameroon, South Africa, Zambia, and Ethiopia. She was an original member of the HIV Consensus Committee that established guidelines for diagnosing and treating HIV-infected infants in the US. Her work has evolved to include global health initiatives, particularly through her active participation in the NIH-sponsored IMPAACT Network, where she continues to influence HIV care standards worldwide.
Analysis of Dr. Cooper's recent publications reveals a strong focus on improving HIV care for children and adolescents through innovative approaches. Her research spans clinical trials of new antiretroviral therapies, implementation of HIV guidelines, digital health interventions for youth with HIV, and addressing challenges in resource-limited settings. Notably, her work has expanded to include pandemic response, with publications on COVID-19 in mother-infant dyads and immunomodulatory treatments for severe disease. The consistent theme across her 146 publications is improving outcomes for vulnerable pediatric populations affected by infectious diseases.
Dr. Cooper has served as Principal Investigator on numerous significant research projects, including multiple studies funded by Gilead Sciences, NIH/NIAID, CDC, and other major organizations. Her grant portfolio demonstrates leadership in clinical trials for HIV medications in pediatric populations, respiratory syncytial virus prevention, and innovative approaches to HIV care delivery. Her work with the Ryan White Title IV program highlights her commitment to improving healthcare access for women, infants, children, youth, and affected family members with HIV/AIDS.
As founder and director of the Pediatric HIV Program at Boston Medical Center, Dr. Cooper has built a comprehensive care model that addresses the full spectrum of pediatric HIV care from infancy through transition to adult services. Her program serves as a model for integrated HIV care in urban safety-net hospital settings, with particular attention to the unique needs of adolescents and young adults living with HIV.
