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Elizabeth Yen, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, Boston, MA

Elizabeth Yen MD


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  • 800 Washington StreetTMC 44Boston, MA 02111

  • Phone+1 617-636-4188

  • Fax+1 617-636-1456

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Summary

  • Dr. Elizabeth Yen is a neonatologist-scientist in Boston, MA. She completed her medical education, Pediatric residency, and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Since 2016, she has been practicing at Tufts Medical Center. Her laboratory at the Mother Infant Research Institute studies the sex-specific impact of maternal opioid use on the developing brain and infant feeding regulation to optimize nutrition, growth, and developmental outcomes. She is passionate about learning, mentoring, and collaborating with others to advance pediatric research and family-centered care.

Education & Training

  • Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2013 - 2016
  • Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolResidency, Pediatrics, 2010 - 2013
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolClass of 2010

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2013 - 2017
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
    American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Grant Support

  • Sex-specific Impact of Prenatal Opioids on Brain Reward Signaling and Neonatal Feeding RegulationTUFTS MEDICAL CENTER2023–2026
  • Sex-specific Impact of Prenatal Opioids on Brain Reward Signaling and Neonatal Feeding RegulationNIH National Institute on Drug AbusePresent

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow
  • Perinatal Research Society
    Associate Member
  • Eastern Society for Pediatric Research
    Councilor
  • Society for Pediatric Research
    Member
  • AAP Section on Neonatal Perinatal Medicine (SONPM)
    Member

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