Dr. Elisha Wachman

Biography

Elisha M. Wachman, MD, is a Professor of Pediatrics at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and an attending neonatologist at Boston Medical Center (BMC). She serves as the Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Pediatrics at BMC and Co-Director of Workforce Development at the Boston University Clinical Translational Science Institute (BU CTSI). Dr. Wachman is an internationally recognized clinical translational researcher specializing in neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome and substance use disorders during pregnancy. Her specific research interests revolve around the genetics and epigenetics of neonatal opioid withdrawal, as well as non-pharmacologic care methods to improve outcomes for affected infants. She leads multiple NIH studies investigating opioid use disorder in pregnant individuals and its impact on maternal and infant health. Elisha is committed to creating patient-centered care approaches that destigmatize substance use disorders and enhance the training of medical staff and mentees in diversity and inclusion. Throughout her career, Dr. Wachman has championed the development of family-centered care practices and mentorship opportunities for women and underrepresented groups in research.

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