NEW! CYCN Spark Meetings | Office of Neuroscience Research

To foster a network for research designed to improve the lives of children

Through a series of monthly Spark Meetings, we’ll hear diverse perspectives and approaches regarding research, clinical care and policy implementation, followed by discussion on how cross-collaboration across disciplines could create synergy and spark new advances. Interested to learn more? Looking for collaboration?

When: Monthly
Where: Alternating between the Danforth and Medical Campuses
Questions? ChildYouthNetwork@wustl.edu

2024 Fall Schedule

September 27, 2024

12:00 PM | GoldfarB Hall G132 (Danforth Campus)
and Zoom

Sarah Garwood (WashU Pediatrics)

“Caring for adolescents in community settings: Supporting sustainable programs through research partnerships”

Short bio

Sarah Garwood, MD, Professor in Pediatrics and Interim Division Director, Adolescent Medicine (Department of Pediatrics) is a leader in community adolescent medicine and a member of the CYCN Scientific Board.

Dr. Garwood is Medical Director of The SPOT which serves adolescents in the community and has worked there since its doors opened in 2008. She then developed what is now the school-based health center in Jennings, The SPOT@Jennings and serves as Medical Director. The SPOT@Jennings comprehensive team, serving hundreds of patients in Jennings High School, provides health and mental health resources and linkage to social services for young people. Sarah’s efforts have made her a leader for school-based health in the state and beyond. She has the unique ability to translate and expand her clinical experience to serve populations of young people in ways that work. Join us as we hear her talk about her thoughts about interdisciplinary research needs and opportunities related to improving the care and well-being of youth.