Jennifer G. Andrews, PhD, MBA

Associate Professor
Director of Research, Division of Genetics and Developmental Pediatrics
Director of Research, Division of Pediatric Cardiology Congenital Heart Program

Dr. Andrews teaches students and professionals of all levels who are interested in performing research activities, and serves on dissertation committees and assists in translational research that links public health, basic science and clinical science approaches to research in novel and trending topics.

Dr. Andrews collaborates with Steele Center physician-scientists in developmental and behavioral pediatrics, pediatric and adult congenital heart defects, Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy, adolescent medicine and health disparities. She also collaborates with the Arizona Department of Health Services, New York Muscular Dystrophy Surveillance Tracking and Research Network, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on a variety of manuscripts related to developmental disabilities.

Her research interests lie in interdisciplinary translational research, taking clinical information backward to bench science to describe and identify endophenotypic markers for developmental, congenital and behavioral conditions.

Degree(s)

  • PhD: University of Arizona
  • MBA: University of Arizona
Research Interests

population surveillance of genetic or pediatric onset disabilities, congenital heart defects across the lifespan, autonomic function and lifelong disease, self-determination, emotional well-being, transition to adult health care for complex conditions