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Boston Children's Hospital
Irene Pantekidis, BS, is a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Division of Medical Critical Care at Boston Children's Hospital and a pre-medical student. She completed her BS in Biology, Child Study and Human Development, and Spanish Cultural Studies at Tufts University. She is currently conducting health services research focused on the standardization of referral communication for inter-family transfers to the PICU and its impact on the diagnostic process. She plans to pursue a career in medicine and is passionate about implementing systemwide interventions to improve both patient safety and outcomes, while also enhancing the overall care experience for patients and their families in the PICU.