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Dr. Cielo conducted clinical and translational research related to the mechanisms and effects of obstructive sleep apnea in children, with a specific focus on infant populations, children with craniofacial conditions, and the use of MRI and other imaging modalities to understand structural contributors to obstructive sleep apnea in children.

E-mail:

cieloc [at] chop.edu

Ignacio E. Tapia, MD

Dr. Tapia's research program focuses on understanding the central nervous system complications of obstructive sleep apnea in children.

E-mail:

tapia [at] chop.edu

Melissa S. Xanthopoulos, MS, PhD

Dr. Xanthopoulos's research focuses on the development, implementation, and adherence to medical and lifestyle interventions, including non-invasive ventilation (CPAP/BPAP), eating habits, physical activity, and sleep. She has a particular interest in the interactions among behavioral, lifestyle, psychosocial and physiologic factors as they relate to health and neurobehavioral functioning and quality of life in youth and families.

E-mail:

xanthop [at] chop.edu

Andrea Kelly, MD, MSCE

Dr. Kelly is an attending physician in the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a professor of pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on cystic fibrosis, bone and body composition, and endocrine co-morbidities in Down syndrome.

E-mail:

kellya [at] chop.edu

New Study Explores In-Home Sleep Apnea Evaluation for Children With Down Syndrome

Published on

Oct 9, 2019

in Cornerstone Blog

The NIH INCLUDE project supports research inclusive of individuals with Down syndrome, who have been historically underrepresented in clinical trials.

CSO Perspectives: In Memory of Carole Marcus, MBBCh, Pioneering Pediatric Sleep Researcher

Published on

Dec 7, 2017

in Cornerstone Blog

Carole Marcus, MBBCh, held virtually every leadership position in pediatric sleep medicine at some point during her abbreviated career and received accolades for her research.

Sleep Medicine Researcher Receives Prestigious Achievement Award

Published on

Jun 9, 2015

in Cornerstone Blog

Dr. Marcus continues to find practicing sleep medicine extremely gratifying because she often sees how diagnosing sleep problems and then recommending appropriate therapies can make a huge difference in patients’ and families’ lives.

Obese Teens With OSAS Show Impaired Neurobehavioral Functioning

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Dec 8, 2014

in Cornerstone Blog

Obesity and OSAS often exist simultaneously, and both conditions have been associated with neurobehavioral changes such as problems with regulating emotions, school performance, attention, and alertness.

New Study Focuses on Nasal Steroids as OSA Treatment

Published on

Aug 20, 2014

in Cornerstone Blog

Researchers from the Sleep Center at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are set to launch the “Steroids for Pediatric Research in Kids (SPARK)” trial in September that will investigate the use of nasal corticosteroids as a possible treatment for OSAS.

Study Identifies Risk Factors for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Published on

Apr 15, 2014

in Cornerstone Blog

While obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a relatively common condition, affecting about 2 percent to 4 percent of young children, the scientific community is just opening its eyes to pediatric sleep disorders.