Peter Nigrovic

Dr. Peter Nigrovic is Chief of the Division of Immunology at Boston Children’s Hospital and Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. He holds the Prince Turki Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud Chair in Pediatrics and directs the Brigham’s Center for Adults with Pediatric Rheumatic Illness (CAPRI). His clinical practice focuses on rheumatology and immunology disorders.

Education:

• Amherst College, BA in Philosophy (1989)
• Harvard Medical School, MD
• Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (1996-1999)
• Fellowships: Brigham & Women's Hospital (2004), Boston Children’s Hospital (2006)

Research: Dr. Nigrovic directs a basic and translational research laboratory focused on mechanisms of inflammation in arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. His work spans neutrophil biology, megakaryocyte immune functions, T-cell memory in joints, and genetic insights into arthritis pathogenesis. He leads the NIAMS-funded Joint Biology Consortium for collaborative arthritis research.

Publications: Research spans immunology, rheumatology, and translational medicine with recent focus on cytokine networks, autoimmune biomarkers, and neutrophil heterogeneity. Work demonstrates strong emphasis on pediatric applications and molecular mechanisms of inflammation.

Awards:

• Elected to American Society for Clinical Investigation (2018)
• HMS Young Mentor Award (2014, 2019)
• Tobé and Stephen E. Malawista Award (2014)
• Multiple Kelly Prizes in Juvenile Arthritis Research

Leadership: Founding co-chair of AMIGO mentoring program, Deputy Editor of Arthritis & Rheumatology, Scientific Advisory Board of Arthritis National Research Foundation. Manages philanthropic support through Arbuckle Family Fund and Fundación Bechara.

Lab: Leads an active research group investigating immune mechanisms in rheumatic diseases with collaborations across Boston Children's Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and international institutions.