Sarah Reynolds

Sarah Reynolds, M.D., is a Physician Scientist at Uniformed Services University, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics. She serves as Program Director for the National Capital Consortium Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. Her career spans roles as a Staff Pediatrician at RAF Lakenheath, England (2013-2016), and as Maternal-Child Flight Commander and Deputy Chief of the Medical Staff at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs (2016-2018).

• Current Role: Program Director, Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship
• Military Affiliation: Lieutenant Colonel, Air Force
• Location: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD

Education:

• MD, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
• Pediatric Residency, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine / Wright Patterson Air Force Base
• Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship, National Capital Consortium

Research Interests: Focused on pediatric endocrinology, thyroid cancer, molecular biology, and military medicine. Her work explores BRAF mutations in papillary thyroid cancer, oxidative phosphorylation inhibition in medullary thyroid cancer, and diagnostic advancements via PCR techniques. She emphasizes clinical case studies and translational research linking metabolic disorders to cancer therapies.

Publication Trends: Recent contributions highlight molecular diagnostics in thyroid cancer (BRAFV600E mutations), metabolic complications of chemotherapy, and mitochondrial targets in cancer treatment. Her research integrates clinical practice with laboratory innovation, particularly in pediatric cancer biomarkers.

Scientific Awards:

• 13th Annual National Capital Consortium: Winner, Fellow and Staff Category
• Navy-Wide Research and Inquiry Competition: 2nd Place (2021)
• Pediatric Endocrine Society: Winner, Presidential Poster Medal (2021)