Linda Franck

Dr. Franck has extensive experience in leading interdisciplinary teams to conduct clinical research to improve the quality and safety of hospital care for infants and children. She has a particular interest in improving the patient and family experience of health care and has pioneered interventions to engage parents and children as partners in pain management and in research to improve quality of care and quality of life for children and their families. Dr. Franck’s current work focuses on reducing disparities in health and health care access for women at risk for preterm birth and on improving care and outcomes for preterm infants. She is leading new research to support parents in care and decision-making for their infants, incorporating mobile technology to further enhance patient and family engagement.