Dr. Sana Syed

Biography

Sana Syed, MD, MSCR, MSDS is a practicing pediatric gastroenterologist and clinical researcher at Duke University School of Medicine. As an Instructor in the Department of Pediatrics, she leads gastrointestinal therapeutics at the Duke Clinical Research Institute. Dr. Syed's overarching goal is to provide individualized precision medicine in the context of intestinal inflammation and maternal and child health. Her research employs state-of-the-art molecular data science techniques to characterize metabolic shifts, genetic signatures, and tissue features associated with pediatric inflammatory bowel disease subtypes. In addition to her work in the U.S., Dr. Syed collaborates with colleagues in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Tanzania, and Zambia on projects focusing on bowel inflammation and growth outcomes for pregnant women and children. By understanding the individual’s 'fingerprint' of disease, Dr. Syed aims to establish novel tools for diagnosing and predicting disease outcomes to improve patient-specific precision medicine. Additionally, she is passionate about providing mentorship for women and minorities under-represented in medicine. Dr. Syed has led training workshops worldwide to support young researchers in developing data science skills, academic writing, and pursuing grant funding, while championing diversity and career development initiatives in science and medicine.

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