Children with epilepsy have a higher prevalence of autism spectrum disorder.
Food allergies in children are more common than previously believed. A bifurcated needle is used to test for allergens.
Biomarkers may help to assess inflammation. Marisa Klein-Gitelman, MD, MPH
Dermatology
Dermatology maintains a strong clinical research program in pediatric dermatology, which includes multicenter studies, division-initiated research, and one of the largest clinical pharmaceutical research programs in pediatric dermatology in the U.S. Its research focuses on skin disorders of infants, children and adolescents. Amy Paller’s laboratory is the focal point of the division’s basic science research.