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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

ABOUT US

Situated in the heart of Los Angeles, the Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) site is deeply committed to creating an inclusive experience and advancing health equity in pediatric research. Our primary focus centers on providing families from all backgrounds with an equal opportunity to participate in and contribute to meaningful research.

As a site for the HBCD Study, our team works hand in hand with local healthcare systems and organizations to establish a robust support network for participating families. Through your involvement, we gain invaluable insights into child development, ultimately enhancing healthcare accessibility and inclusivity. Research allows us to create effective and culturally sensitive interventions that we hope impact the macro and micro level. At CHLA our team is dedicated to providing a safe and equitable research space.

CHLA Team

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323-302-7395


hbcd@chla.usc.edu

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LOCATIONS

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4650 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, Google Map

Saban Research Institute

4661 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, Google Map

INVESTIGATORS

Pat Levitt

Pat Levitt, PhD

Principal Investigator
Beth A. Smith

Beth A. Smith, PT, DPT, PhD

Principal Investigator
Jessica Wisnowski

Jessica Wisnowski, PhD

Principal Investigator
Brendan Grubbs

Brendan Grubbs, MD

Co-Investigator
Sandra Himmelrich

Sandra Himmelrich, LCSW

Co-Investigator
Jenny Kingsley

Jenny Kingsley, PhD

Study Personnel
Santiago Morales

Santiago Morales, PhD

Study Personnel
Vidya Rajagopalan

Vidya Rajagopalan, PhD

Co-Investigator
Suzanne Roberts

Suzanne Roberts, MD

Co-Investigator
Elizabeth Sowell

Elizabeth Sowell, PhD

Study Personnel

RESEARCH TEAM

Cynthia Cisneros

Cynthia Cisneros, PhD

Sr. Research Specialist
Fredda De La Torre

Fredda De La Torre

Research Associate
Mercedes Landaverde

Mercedes Landaverde, LVN

Research Specialist
Jinseok Oh

Jinseok Oh, PhD

Postdoctoral Fellow
Viola Antonette Villamor

Viola Antonette Villamor

Research Assistant
Sara Trisha Yousuf

Sara Trisha Yousuf, MPH

Project Manager

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