Yvonne R. Gutierrez

Dr. Yvonne R. Gutierrez is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Southern California (USC), affiliated with Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). Her work bridges clinical practice and research in pediatric care, genetics, and patient safety.

Research Interests:

• Medical Genetics: Focus on craniofacial disorders and FGFR1 mutations.
• Pediatric Infectious Diseases: Investigates infection-related autoimmune conditions like reactive arthritis.
• Health Literacy: Studies parental engagement in early literacy for Latinx families with children affected by cleft conditions.
• Patient Safety: Develops frameworks for interpreter professionalization in multilingual healthcare.

Publications highlight her interdisciplinary approach, combining genetic research, clinical innovation, and social determinants of health.

Contact:

• Email: ygutierrez@chla.usc.edu