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Neal Leleiko holds a PhD in nutritional biochemistry and metabolism from MIT and an MD from New York Medical College. He completed a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology at Boston Children's Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School. His academic career has concentrated on the significant role of nutrition in childhood diseases, particularly those affecting the gastrointestinal tract, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and short-gut syndrome. He is the principal investigator in a multi-centered study involving 700 children across major medical centers in the United States aimed at understanding the effects of new treatments on the course of IBD. His recent research emphasizes the natural history of inflammatory bowel disease in the context of current therapies. With decades of published research in ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, Dr. Leleiko's contributions to pediatric gastroenterology are widely recognized among his peers. He has received numerous accolades, including being a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and awards from the American Pediatric Society and the Harvey Society. Dr. Leleiko remains actively involved in research on pediatric nutrition and gastrointestinal health.
Brown University • Providence, RI
Retired faculty member with continued involvement in research and academic affairs.
Department: Department of Economics