Dr. Erica Sibinga

Biography

Erica Sibinga is a Professor of Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, specializing in pediatric clinical research with a focus on developing evidence-based integration of complementary and alternative approaches. She holds a medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and has completed her residency and fellowship in pediatrics at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Sibinga earned her Master of Health Sciences in Clinical Investigation from Johns Hopkins. Her research interests include the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in pediatric patients, particularly mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for urban youth. She has adapted and evaluated MBSR programs in urban youth clinics and school-based settings, demonstrating significant benefits in psychological functioning and reducing post-trauma symptoms. Currently, her work explores the neural mechanisms underlying MBSR and its potential to support teachers and mothers of infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Dr. Sibinga has participated in various clinical research programs and has served in leadership roles within the American Academy of Pediatrics. Her selected publications reflect her contributions to the fields of pediatric integrative medicine and the psychological well-being of youth.

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