My translational research program intersects immune-inflammatory mechanisms and unmet medical needs in children. Throughout the past decade I have directed my own research group, served in several administrative capacities (including development of Neonatology and Pediatric Heart Center Research Strategic plans), and fostered multi-investigator research teams to address major medical challenges, particularly those affecting children. My research group has been the nucleus of several large clinical research projects, wherein I have linked my own expertise with highly capable physician scientists, and my research experiences truly range from bench to bedside.