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Michael S.D. Agus, M.D. is the Constantine Anast, MD Professor of Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital, which is affiliated with Harvard Medical School. He serves in the Department of Pediatrics with a focus on critical care and endocrinology. Dr. Agus is a prominent researcher in pediatric critical care medicine, with particular expertise in glycemic control, diabetic ketoacidosis, and sepsis management in critically ill children.
Dr. Agus's research interests center around optimizing care for critically ill children, with a strong focus on glucose management in pediatric intensive care settings. His work has significantly contributed to understanding the optimal blood glucose ranges for critically ill children, the management of diabetic ketoacidosis in pediatric patients, and the role of corticosteroids in pediatric septic shock. He has led several major NIH-funded clinical trials including the HALF-PINT (Heart and Lung Failure-Pediatric INsulin Titration) trial and the SHIPSS (Stress Hydrocortisone In Pediatric Septic Shock) study.
Dr. Agus has been instrumental in developing clinical guidelines for glycemic control in critically ill children, as evidenced by his contributions to the Society of Critical Care Medicine Guidelines. His research employs advanced methodologies including transcriptomics to identify subclasses of pediatric septic shock, potentially enabling more personalized treatment approaches. His work bridges the gap between critical care medicine and endocrinology, focusing on how metabolic management affects outcomes in critically ill children.
Dr. Agus has received significant recognition for his research, with numerous high-impact publications in leading medical journals including Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, and The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health. His work on glycemic control has been particularly influential in shaping clinical practice for critically ill children with diabetes or hyperglycemia.
As a principal investigator on multiple NIH grants, Dr. Agus leads a robust research program focused on improving outcomes for critically ill children. His work extends beyond direct patient care to include healthcare systems research, examining optimal staffing models in pediatric intensive care units and building global collaborative research networks in pediatric critical care. He is actively involved in translating research findings into clinical practice through guideline development and educational initiatives.
