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Melissa Musser is an Instructor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and an Attending Physician in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Boston Children’s Hospital. Her roles combine clinical practice with academic research in pediatric gastrointestinal and immunological diseases.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree: University of Oklahoma (2007)
- Graduate studies: Vanderbilt University (2014)
- M.D./Ph.D.: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2016)
- Pediatric Residency: Boston Combined Residency Program (2019)
- Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship: Boston Children’s Hospital (2022)
Research Interests: Dr. Musser investigates the intersection of gastrointestinal health and neuro-immune interactions. Key areas include:
- Neurogenic inflammation driven by pathogens like C. difficile
- Immunological mechanisms in viral colitis (e.g., cytomegalovirus)
- Developmental biology of neural crest cells and their role in gastrointestinal tract formation
- Role of nociceptor neurons in host defense against pathogens like Salmonella
- Mechanisms linking skin injury to food-induced anaphylaxis via mast cells
Publications: Her work spans Nature, Immunity, and Cell, focusing on translational research linking basic science to clinical care. Recent studies highlight novel pathways in neuro-immune interactions and gut microbiota dynamics.
Awards/Grants: No awards explicitly listed in the provided text. Grants and funding sources are unspecified.
Labs/Teams: Active within the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Boston Children’s Hospital, collaborating on pediatric gastrointestinal and immunological research initiatives.
