Robert J. Kahoud

Robert J. Kahoud is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Mayo Clinic, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care and Neurocritical Care. His research focuses on brain injury outcomes, neurogenesis, and developmental neurobiology, with clinical expertise in managing traumatic brain injury and intensive care.

• Education: MD from Mount Sinai School of Medicine (2005), BS in Human Biology from Cornell University (2001).
• Research Interests:
  • Neurocritical Care in Pediatric Populations
  • Plasticity and Regeneration of the Injured Brain
  • Neurological Manifestations of Viral Infections
• Scientific Awards:
  • Top Doctor (2020)
  • Outstanding Presentation Award (2010)
  • UCSF Resident Teaching Award (2007)
  • Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award (2005)
  • Bela Schick Pediatric Society Prize (2005)
• Recent Publications:
  • 2024: Global Consortium Study on Pediatric Neurological Manifestations in SARS-CoV-2/MIS-C
  • 2023: Early Clinical Variables in Refractory Convulsive Status Epilepticus
  • 2022: Neurological Complications in Pediatric SARS-CoV-2 Patients
  • 2021: Long-term Outcomes in Pediatric Refractory Status Epilepticus
  • 2019: Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Deficiency in Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy
• Professional Memberships:
  • Member, American Academy of Pediatrics (2005–present)
  • Member, Society for Neuroscience (2009–present)
  • Member, Neurocritical Care Society (2013–present)
  • Member, American Thoracic Society (2014–present)