معرفی
Jennifer Snaman, MD, is an Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at Harvard University, affiliated with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Boston Children’s Hospital. Her clinical and academic work focuses on improving end-of-life care, communication, and bereavement support for pediatric patients and families.
- Institutional Affiliation: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Children’s Hospital
- Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
- Department: Pediatrics
Research Interests
Dr. Snaman’s research spans pediatric palliative care, advance care planning, family-clinician communication, and grief outcomes. She develops tools like MyPref for adolescent cancer patients’ decision-making and investigates disparities in end-of-life experiences across racial/ethnic groups.
Recent Publications
Her 2025 work includes studies on NICU-to-home transitions, pediatric respite care models, adaptive conjoint analysis for AYA treatment preferences, and redefining staffing models to improve palliative care access. Earlier works (2024-2023) examine communication in cardiac ICUs, financial hardship in bereaved parents, and cultural nuances in grief narratives.
Labs & Collaborations
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across pediatric oncology, cardiology, and critical care units, focusing on quality improvement initiatives and communication frameworks.
