Megan E. Gabel

Megan E. Gabel, M.D., is a part-time Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Rochester Medical Center (School of Medicine and Dentistry). Her clinical and research focus spans inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), feeding difficulties, developmental delay, and the immunologic aspects of liver injury in children.

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Education:

• MD (2005) from SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine
• PGTP (Pediatrics) at University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry (2008)

Clinical & Research Interests: Dr. Gabel specializes in optimizing care for children with IBD and contributes to autism-focused research through her collaboration with the Autism Treatment Network. Her work explores the intersection of immunology, nutrition, and liver disease in pediatric populations.

Publications & Research Trends: Her publications highlight expertise in pediatric gastroenterology, with recurring themes in cystic fibrosis-related GI/hepatobiliary disease, autism-associated feeding challenges, and immunologic responses in chronic conditions. Collaborations with researchers like Freedman SD and Nixon DF underscore interdisciplinary work in virology and cancer immunology.

Scientific Awards

• Rochester Improvement Science Education (RISE) to the Transforming Outcomes in Pediatrics (TOP) Scholar (2019)
• Medical education grant for advanced pediatric nutrition course (2011)
• NASPGHAN Teaching and Tomorrow Recipient (2006)
• Teaching and Tomorrow (2006)

Professional Engagement: Board-certified provider in the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG), affiliated with Accountable Health Partners (AHP) across New York. She accepts new patients and is actively involved in clinical care, education, and research partnerships.