Infant Development Study

Caroline B. Hall, M.D.

Dr. Caroline Hall's research projects focus mainly on the immunopathogenesis of viruses, especially the human herpesvirus (HHV6 and HHV7) and respiratory viruses, such as RSV, influenza, parainfluenza viruses, and metapneumovirus.

She graduated from the University of Rochester Medical School, and finished her residency at Yale University.

Mary T. Caserta, M.D.

The epidemiology and viral pathogenesis of human herpesvirus 6 (HHV6) is the focus of several ongoing research projects in the laboratory. Previous work has shown that all children become infected with HHV6 during infancy or early childhood.  We are examining possible outcomes on health due to this infection in several populations of children. In addition, studies of the transmission of HHV6 from adults to children are being pursued.

She graduated from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine, and finished her residency at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philip W. Davidson, M.D.

Dr. Philip Davidson is the Chief of the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) division of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester. The mission of the SCDD is to provide services, advocacy, education, technical assistance, and research to ensure full inclusion of persons with developmental disabilities in their communities and to maximize their potential for leading independent and productive lives.

Richard Canfield, D.N.S.

Dr. Canfield is an expert in child developmental psychology. His research interests include cognitive development and neurotoxicology in human infants and children, including: various aspects of normal and abnormal neurobehavioral development and oculomotor control in early infancy. He is involved in several professional societies, including the Coalition to End Lead Poisoning in New York State, International Society for Infant Studies, Society for Research in Child Development, Behavioral Toxicology Society, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.