Katie McHale

Katie McHale, DO, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics. Her research focuses on vaccine-induced cardiac concerns, particularly related to the clinical presentation and complications of myocarditis following COVID-19 vaccination in young adolescents.

• Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2021)

In 2022, she co-authored a review article analyzing the cardiac complications associated with COVID-19 vaccines, emphasizing risk assessment, clinical manifestations, and management strategies. Her work contributes to understanding vaccine responses in pediatric populations.