Johanna Calderon

Dr. Johanna Calderon is a researcher at Boston Children's Hospital specializing in neurodevelopmental consequences of congenital heart disease and preterm birth. Her work investigates mechanisms of impairment, risk factor identification, and cognitive-behavioral interventions for children and adolescents following cardiac surgery.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in Pediatric Neuropsychology from Paris Descartes Sorbonne Paris Cite University
• Master's degree in Cognitive Sciences and Psychology from Paris Descartes University

Dr. Calderon's research centers on pediatric neuropsychology within cardiac populations, examining how prenatal/infant neurological insults affect long-term development. She explores executive function deficits, social cognition impairments, and quality-of-life determinants across the lifespan, with particular emphasis on intervention efficacy for cognitive outcomes. Her methodology integrates longitudinal designs, neuropsychological assessments, and systematic reviews to address clinical challenges in this high-risk population.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on congenital heart disease neurodevelopment across all age groups. Key trends include: 1) Expansion into young adult outcomes (e.g., BCAS-Adult study), 2) Growing attention to parental mental health and family systems, 3) Methodological emphasis on intervention trials (particularly working memory training), and 4) Integration of neuroimaging biomarkers with behavioral outcomes. Her work bridges cardiology, neurology, and psychology to address the full spectrum of neurodevelopmental sequelae.