Jennifer M. Perez

Jennifer M. Perez is an Associate in Critical Care Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital and an Instructor of Anaesthesia at Harvard Medical School. She specializes in pediatric critical care, focusing on respiratory medicine, neurology, and medical ethics. Her work integrates clinical practice with research addressing disparities in healthcare access and outcomes for children with complex medical needs.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree, Boston University, 2009
• M.D., University of Massachusetts Medical School, 2015
• Residency: Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP), 2018
• Fellowship: Boston Children's Hospital, 2021

Research Interests: Dr. Perez's research spans critical care medicine, pediatric chronic illness management, and the application of social determinants of health frameworks. Key topics include respiratory support strategies for mechanically ventilated children, outcomes of tracheostomy placement in oncology patients, and the impact of neighborhood resources on pediatric critical care outcomes. Her work also explores neurology applications of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in stroke recovery and aging.

Publications Trends: Her recent work emphasizes post-pandemic RSV care, pediatric home mechanical ventilation advocacy, and the Child Opportunity Index's role in precision social medicine. She has contributed to national cohort studies on congenital diaphragmatic hernia outcomes and nutritional support in complex pediatric cases.

Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, her research involves collaborative efforts across multiple institutions. She has participated in grant-funded projects analyzing surgical outcomes and post-acute care curricula development.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with Boston Children's Hospital's critical care and anesthesiology teams, contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives in pediatric complex care and medical education innovation.