Rafail Kushak, PhD, DrSc

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Pediatric Gastroenterology Laboratory

Summary of Research

Our lab is engaged in research projects on gastrointestinal problems of autism. It includes studies on intestinal enzyme deficiencies, inflammation, and permeability. We believe that maldigestion and malabsorption contributes to aberrant behaviors of children with autism.

Clinical trials:

  • Protocol # 2003-P-001405/6;BWH. Evaluation of biochemical markers of nutrient absorption in intestinal tissue, blood, and urine in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and gastrointestinal disease.
  • Protocol 2004-P-001279/; BWH. Evaluation of intestinal inflammation and carbohydrate digestion in children with autistic spectrum disorders.
  • Contact information

    Phone: 617-726-7451
    Fax: 617-724-2710
    E-mail: kushak.rafail@mgh.harvard.edu