The disposition and effects of drugs on the developing organism.
Special interest is in the very low birth weight infant and in pediatric cancer chemotherapy.
Involves both basic and clinical studies. This work aims at tailoring a rational drug schedule for the developing infant and child. Currently I am studying the renal handling of digoxin by the tubular cell, this work is being done in collaboration with Dr. M. Silverman from the membrane group, University of Toronto. Adverse effects of drugs and chemicals in the perinatal period. Special interest on the teratogenic and developmental effects of drugs and chemicals.