Jill O'Hara

Jill O'Hara is an Instructor of Anaesthesia at Harvard Medical School and holds an Assistant in Critical Care Medicine position in the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital. She specializes in pediatric critical care with a focus on neonatal and pulmonary critical care.

Education:

• MD from University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio (2015)
• MPH from University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio (2015)
• Pediatrics Residency at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (2018)
• Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital (2022)

Research Interests: Dr. O'Hara investigates long-term outcomes for critically ill neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia, perioperative stroke prevention in pediatric neurosurgery patients, and pulmonary critical care strategies for children. Her work emphasizes translational research bridging clinical care and outcomes.

Publications: Recent studies focus on pediatric pulmonary critical care trends, standardized protocols for surgical stroke prevention, and functional recovery in congenital diaphragmatic hernia survivors. These publications demonstrate her commitment to improving clinical protocols and long-term patient outcomes in high-risk pediatric populations.

Grants & Teams: While specific grants aren't listed, her affiliation with Boston Children's Hospital Division of Critical Care indicates involvement in institutional research initiatives. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in anesthesia, neonatology, and neurosurgery.

Labs/Teams: Active member of the Division of Critical Care at Boston Children's Hospital, contributing to both clinical care and research programs.