Jennifer L. Dotson

Jennifer L. Dotson, M.D., is a Professor and Section Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences and Chief of Gastroenterology at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Her career integrates pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research, clinical care, and healthcare policy advocacy, with a focus on quality improvement, telemedicine, and biosimilar therapies. She leads initiatives in the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (NASPGHAN), American Academy of Pediatrics, and ImproveCareNow (ICN).

• Education: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Residency and Fellowship at Nationwide Children's Hospital
• Research Trends: 15+ recent publications examine IBD outcomes, telemedicine integration, biosimilar efficacy, and healthcare disparities
• Leadership: Active roles in NASPGHAN, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, and ICN

Her work addresses geographic barriers to IBD diagnosis, post-COVID-19 GI outcomes, and psychosocial challenges in chronic disease management. Grants from foundations and industry partners support her studies on optimizing biologic therapies and reducing racial disparities in Crohn’s disease care.