Kara Gross Margolis, MD

Kara Gross Margolis, MD is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and a pediatric gastroenterologist with clinical expertise in brain-gut axis disorders, particularly autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Dr. Margolis has published complex research on the roles of enteric neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and oxytocin, in enteric nervous system (ENS) development. Her current studies explore the brain-gut axis in ASD and developmental antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor; SSRI) exposure. Dr. Margolis strives to develop novel therapeutic strategies through translational research, with the goal of understanding basic mechanisms underlying important clinical conditions.