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Agawu Lab

Using epidemiology and data science to measure and improve clinical outcomes

Welcome to the Agawu Lab

We are a research group at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and USC Keck School of Medicine focused on improving clinical outcomes for children with complex gastrointestinal conditions.

Our work combines clinical epidemiology, caregiver-centered outcomes research, and data science to understand and address the challenges facing pediatric patients with intestinal failure and their families.

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Research Focus

Clinical Epidemiology

Understanding disease patterns, outcomes, and risk factors in pediatric intestinal failure and related conditions using large-scale data analysis.

Caregiver Strain

Measuring and addressing the burden experienced by families caring for children with chronic complex conditions, with a focus on developing interventions to support caregivers.

Data Science

Leveraging modern analytical approaches including machine learning and advanced statistical methods to extract insights from clinical data.


Current Projects

NoteCaregiver Burden in Pediatric Intestinal Failure

Investigating the multidimensional impact of caring for children with intestinal failure on families, including financial, emotional, and social domains.

NoteOutcomes in Pediatric Short Bowel Syndrome

Analyzing long-term outcomes and predictors of intestinal adaptation in children with short bowel syndrome using multi-center registry data.

NoteHealth Equity in Pediatric GI Care

Examining disparities in access to specialized care and outcomes for children with complex gastrointestinal conditions.


Principal Investigator

Dr. Atu Agawu

Dr. Atu Agawu

Atu Agawu, MD, MPH, MSCE

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics Children’s Hospital Los Angeles USC Keck School of Medicine

Dr. Agawu is a pediatric gastroenterologist and clinical epidemiologist whose research focuses on improving outcomes for children with intestinal failure and understanding the experiences of their caregivers.

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Contact

Interested in collaborating or learning more about our work?

Email: agawulab@chla.usc.edu

Location: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Intestinal Rehabilitation Center 4650 Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90027

Affiliations:

  • Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
  • USC Keck School of Medicine
  • The Saban Research Institute

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