In this episode of In Pursuit, Dr. Patrick Seed talks with Dr. Jennifer Huffmann about rates of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation among children and teens, which surged during the COVID-19 pandemic and remain alarmingly high today. Huffman discusses her research into interventions that start in the emergency room and promote a sense of connectedness for young people experiencing a mental health crisis that could be protective against youth suicide.

In this episode of In Pursuit, Dr. Patrick Seed talks with Dr. Bria Coates, about her research in pediatric critical care medicine and respiratory infections in children. Dr. Coates shares insights into the challenges and unpredictability of viral respiratory illnesses in young patients, the impact of these infections on long-term lung health and how her research aims to reshape the field.

During more than three decades of her career in pediatric pulmonology, Susanna McColley, MD, has seen the average life expectancy for children with cystic fibrosis advance from teenage years to mid-50s. In this episode, Dr. McColley details the evolution of cystic fibrosis diagnosis and treatment and discusses how she is addressing the ongoing disparities in CF research, education, and care.