Work That Matters

PhD student Shawn Barman is working to develop a new generation of gated CAR-T cell to more effectively treat acute myeloid leukemia.

Clinical Research Assistant Oluchi Ibe supports CHLA’s involvement in a national longitudinal study focused on understanding how childhood experiences affect adolescent brain development.

Dr. Bent is researching how a mobile app can help children with mild cerebral palsy engage in physical activity, in the hospital and at home.

Postdoctoral Fellow Vic Zamloot, PhD, is researching how the extracellular matrix can protect neuroblastoma cells from treatment with immune-based therapies to help reveal new drug targets.

Biostatistician Bryan Lei works on several projects as a part of the TSRI Cores Administration, one of which explores the association between screen time and mental health.

Dr. Masonbrink is working to develop a multifaceted behavioral intervention to help adolescent youth quit using e-cigarettes.

Postdoctoral Fellow Scott Huberty, PhD, is using several neuroimaging techniques to investigate the development of brain networks in infants with autism.

Research Specialist Mercedes Landaverde has worked in various roles at CHLA for 27 years and now recruits and consents families for the HEALthy Brain and Child Development Study.

Postdoctoral Fellow Vini John, PhD, is exploring the mechanisms through which intra-epithelial lymphocytes interact with intestinal epithelial cells to help control intestinal inflammation.

Dr. Hall is working to understand the concerns and needs of caregivers who bring their children to the Emergency Department to improve their experience with care connection following their Emergency