Kathleen M. Schieffer

Kathleen M. Schieffer's research spans two areas: earlier work on the molecular and immune basis of gastrointestinal diseases like diverticulitis and ulcerative colitis, using gene-expression (RNA sequencing) and microbiome analysis to understand tissue and immune changes in the colon; and more recent work on genetic and genomic diagnostics in pediatric cancers, including sarcomas and brain tumors like glioma, often focused on identifying disease-causing genetic mutations. This shift reflects a move toward cancer genomics and precision diagnostics for rare pediatric conditions.

Publication output has grown substantially over the past decade, rising from single digits per year around 2017-2018 to a peak of 29 in 2023, with continued strong output through 2024-2026.

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