The Robert Louis Katz & Manne Research Institute Summer Scholars Program helped Mario Landa turn an interest in biology and infectious disease into a career in pediatric research. Now a clinical research coordinator at Lurie Children's, Landa joins Dr. Patrick Seed to discuss his path into research, the importance of mentorship and representation and what it takes to help the next generation of researchers find their place in pediatric medical research.

In this episode of In Pursuit, Dr. Patrick Seed talks with Dr. Jennifer Hoffmann about rates of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation among children and teens, which surged during the COVID-19 pandemic and remain alarmingly high today. Hoffman discusses her research into interventions that start in the emergency room and promote a sense of connectedness for young people experiencing a mental health crisis that could be protective against youth suicide.

In this episode of In Pursuit, Dr. Patrick Seed talks with Dr. Bria Coates, about her research in pediatric critical care medicine and respiratory infections in children. Dr. Coates shares insights into the challenges and unpredictability of viral respiratory illnesses in young patients, the impact of these infections on long-term lung health and how her research aims to reshape the field.