Lea Sheward

Dr. Lea Sheward is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Boston University's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She is affiliated with Boston Children's Hospital, where she serves as an Attending physician in the Division of Nephrology. Her clinical specialties include acute kidney injury, hypertension, nephrotic syndrome, and tuberous sclerosis complex. Dr. Sheward holds an MD and MS from Tufts University School of Medicine (2016/2012) and a BS from Union College (2008). She completed her pediatric residency at the University of Vermont Medical Center and a pediatric nephrology fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital.

Her research focuses on nephrology, kidney transplantation, and biomarker development. Notable studies include advancements in microfluidics-based urine analysis for transplant monitoring and investigations into cannabinoid receptors' role in hematopoietic stem cell development. She has contributed to clinical discussions on patient care ethics through peer-reviewed replies in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Dr. Sheward's academic profile includes affiliations with Boston Children's Hospital's Nephrology division and collaboration with Boston University's research programs. Her work bridges clinical practice with laboratory research, addressing both pediatric kidney disorders and broader cellular biology questions.