Department of Pediatrics

Dr. Kym Boycott, a Senior Scientist and Clinical Geneticist at CHEO, talks about the impact of rare disease research by diagnosing rare disease genes.

Dr. Margaret Lawson, Pediatric Endocrinologist and Senior Scientist at CHEO, discusses her experience with shared decision-making.

Today, 1 in 150 Canadians suffer from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and these diseases are increasingly common, especially in children under 10 years old. 

A chronic disease like Juvenile Arthritis (JIA) is challenging – for the parents, but especially for the children.

Dr. Roger Zemek, Scientist and Director of Clinical Research Unit and a physician in the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at CHEO, talks about the comprehensive guide that was created as a detailed reference for pediatric concussions. 

Dr. Mark Norris discusses his research on a recently diagnosed illness called ARFID – Avoidance/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder.