S. Jean Emans

S. Jean Emans is a Professor at Boston Children's Hospital, specializing in adolescent and young adult medicine, gynecology, and medical education. Her research focuses on reproductive endocrinology (e.g., menstrual disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome), contraception, vulvovaginal health, and health equity initiatives. She has pioneered web-based curricula for primary care physicians in adolescent health and contributed to policies addressing disparities in pediatric care.

Her work spans basic science (e.g., longevity mechanisms in Caenorhabditis elegans) to clinical practice, including studies on cystic fibrosis, anorexia nervosa, and adolescent sexual health. Emans has led initiatives to establish health equity offices in academic medical centers and evaluated the impact of mentorship programs on faculty retention.

Publications highlight her multidisciplinary approach, addressing topics from pandemic response (e.g., early COVID-19 impacts on adolescent health programs) to interprofessional education in cystic fibrosis care. She has also championed policies to improve access to reproductive health services for adolescents.