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Michael Agus is Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, Division Chief of Medical Critical Care at Boston Children's Hospital, and holder of the Endowed Chair in Critical Care. He serves as Medical Director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit and Intermediate Care Program, and Co-Medical Director of the Biocontainment Unit.
Education:
- Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania (1990)
- Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1995)
- Internship: Boston Children's Hospital (1996)
- Residency: Boston Children's Hospital (1998)
- Fellowships: Pediatric Critical Care (Massachusetts General Hospital, 2002), Pediatric Endocrinology (Boston Children's Hospital, 2002)
His research investigates endocrine homeostasis in critically ill children, with emphasis on glucose control strategies, diabetic ketoacidosis management, and adrenal pathophysiology. He co-led the landmark HALF-PINT trial examining tight glycemic control in pediatric ICUs.
Recent publications demonstrate:
- Innovative approaches to diabetic ketoacidosis fluid management
- Optimal glucose ranges for neurocritical patients
- Corticosteroid adjuncts for hypotension
- Global research frameworks for pediatric critical care
Honors include election to the Society for Pediatric Research, American Pediatric Society, and American College of Critical Care Medicine.
