Staff at MGHfC

Meaghan Alexander , MS, RD, LDN

Clinical Nutrition Specialist

• Clinical Interests:
• At-risk infant nutrition and growth,
• Pediatric nutrition,
• Pediatric obesity and diabetes management

Kristen E. Ambrose

BSN, RN, Staff Nurse

• Clinical Interests:
• Chordoma,
• Ethical Practices,
• Pediatric Anesthesia,
• Pediatric Malignancies

Jessica Avila , MSW, LICSW

Social Worker

Sujith Baliga , MD

Pediatric Proton and Clinical Research Fellow

• Clinical Interests:
• Pediatric Radiation Oncology,
• Proton Beam Therapy,
• Radio-mitigation,
• Translational research

Kathryn A. Beauchamp , RN, MSN, CCRN, CCNS

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Pediatric Critical Care

• Clinical Interest:
• Pediatrics and Obstetrics

Janet Bell , RNC-NIC, MSN

Neonatal Nursing Practice Specialist

• Clinical Interests:
• Neonatal Resuscitation,
• Quality & Safety,
• Simulation

Mary Bennett , LICSW

Clinical Social Worker

• Clinical Interests:
• Adjustment to new diagnosis,
• Psychosocial issues related to chronic illness,
• Transitioning from pediatric to adult medicine,
• Trauma informed care

Leah Berthold , RN, CDE

Nurse Coordinator - Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Center, Certified Diabetes Educator

Julia Berv , MS, PA-C

Physician Assistant, Pediatric and Base of Skull Radiation Oncology

• Clinical Interests:
• Base of Skull Tumors,
• Palliative Care,
• Pediatric Neuro-oncology,
• Pediatric Radiation Oncology,
• Pediatric Solid Tumors,
• Sarcoma,
• Supportive Care

Aine Blanchard

LICSW, Child Protection Program Manager

• Clinical Interests:
• Assessment and management of child abuse cases in the medical setting,
• Crisis intervention and risk management,
• Medical social work,
• Training and education