The mission of my research is to conduct clinically-relevant, high-impact, and innovative research on feeding-related problems in infants and young children.
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Development of Assessment Tools for Feeding and Gastrointestinal Symptoms
In this area of my work, I have developed a variety of assessment tools for measuring feeding and gastrointestinal symptoms in infants and children.
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Flow Rates from Bottle Nipples/Teats
In this area of my work, I have studied the flow rates of bottle nipples/teats, the impact of different things (e.g., formula type, thickness) on flow rate, and the impact of flow rate on feeding in infants.
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Feeding & GI Symptoms in Infants and Young Children
In this area of my work, I have studied feeding and gastrointestinal symptoms in different groups of children, including children born preterm, with congenital heart disease, with tongue-tie, and in healthy, otherwise typically-developing children.
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Stress and Trauma in Infants with Medical Complexity
In this area of my work, I have studied the impacts of stress and trauma on infants with special medical needs, how to measure stress, and interventions to reduce stress and trauma in these vulnerable babies.