Susan Swedo

Susan Swedo is a prominent American pediatrician and researcher known for her work on childhood neuropsychiatric disorders. She has made significant contributions to understanding conditions like childhood OCD and PANDAS, a disorder linked to streptococcal infections that can cause sudden obsessive-compulsive behaviors and tics in children. Swedo's research has helped identify how infections can impact brain function, leading to better diagnosis and treatment options. She has held leadership roles at the National Institute of Mental Health, advancing research on pediatric mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders.