
Shari Lynn Barkin MD
Adolescent Medicine
Professor, Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
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Arthur M Blank Hospital2200 N Druid Hills Rd NEAtlanta, GA 30329
Phone+1 404-785-5437
Fax+1 615-936-0605
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Education & Training
Children's Hospital Los AngelesResidency, Pediatrics, 1991 - 1994
University of Cincinnati College of MedicineClass of 1991
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1992 - Present
GA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
TN State Medical License 2006 - 2026
VA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
KY State Medical License 2018 - 2023
NC State Medical License 1998 - 2007
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
Clinical Trials
- Prevention of Violent Behavior Among Children Start of enrollment: 2001 Sep 01
- ST of TN-Salud Con La Familia: Prevent Onset of Ped Obesity Start of enrollment: 2008 Jul 01
- Growing Right Onto Wellness (GROW): Changing Early Childhood Body Mass Index (BMI) Trajectories Start of enrollment: 2011 Jun 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Leveraging agent-based modeling and a randomized intervention to advance childhood physical activity: A study protocol.Matt Kasman, Adam B Sedlak, Lydia Reader, William J Heerman, Russell R Pate
Plos One. 2025-01-01 - Comparing Family Health Before and After a Family-Focused Nutrition Program during the Pandemic.Margaret Rose Mahoney, Evan C Sommer, Filoteia Popescu, Laura E Adams, Shari Barkin
Maternal and Child Health Journal. 2024-08-01 - 3 citationsMaking evidence go further: Advancing synergy between agent-based modeling and randomized control trials.Ross A Hammond, Shari Barkin
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 2024-05-21
Journal Articles
- Opportunities for Life Course Research Through the Integration of Data Across Clinical and Translational Research InstitutesMichael W Konstan, Shari L Barkin, James E Heubi, Journal of Clinical and Translational Science
- Effect of a Behavioral Intervention for Underserved Preschool-Age Children on Change in Body Mass IndexA Randomized Clinical TrialWilliam J Heerman, Shari L Barkin, JAMA
- At the Intersection of Systematic and Seismic: Examining the Way Forward for Pediatric ResearchShari Barkin, MD, Nature
Press Mentions
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Physician Voted President-Elect of American Academy of PediatricsSeptember 26th, 2025
Lawmakers, Clinicians, and Nonprofits Among VCU Health’s 2024 Breastfeeding ChampionsAugust 23rd, 2024
Richmond’s New Home for Pediatric Inpatient, Emergency and Trauma Care Officially OpensMay 1st, 2023- Join now to see all
Grant Support
- Growing Right Onto Wellness (Grow): Changing Early Childhood BMI TrajectoriesNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2010–2012
- Linking Clinical Translational Science Award Sites To Improve Pediatric ResearchNational Center For Research Resources2010–2011
- Tipping The Energy Balance For Latino ChildrenEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2006
- Tipping The Energy Balance For Latino ChildrenEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2005
- Randomized, Controlled Trial To Prevent Child ViolenceEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2001–2004
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