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Larry Holmes
Subpopulation aberrant epigenomics/socio-epigenomics differentials in disease outcome and precision medicine initiative
Laurens (Larry) Holmes, Jr. is a distinguished medical researcher and academic who currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Pediatric Health, Medicine & Therapeutics.12 Here are some key details about his background and expertise:
Academic and Professional Roles
Dr. Holmes holds several important positions:
- Professor of Clinical & Translational Science at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee1
- Principal Research Scientist at the Nemours Office of Health Equity & Inclusion in Newark, where he directs Pediatric Health Disparities Science research, training and education1
- Professor of molecular epidemiology & clinical trials at the Biological Sciences Department at the University of Delaware1
Educational Background
He is an immunologist and infectious disease specialist by training. Dr. Holmes obtained his doctoral degree in cancer epidemiology and biostatistics from the University of Texas, Health Sciences Center at Houston.1
Research Interests
His research focuses on several key areas:
- Immunologic surveillance of cancer
- Health disparities in major adult and pediatric malignancies
- Bio-molecular basis of health disparities in pediatric morbidity and mortality
- Ecologic modelling for understanding complex causal models of pediatric diseases
- Global epigenomic medicine and public health1
Publications and Impact
Dr. Holmes is a published author of high-impact books in applied epidemiology.2 He is also a pioneer in ecologic modelling for understanding complex causal models of pediatric diseases and health, including the identification of biomarkers for susceptibility, risk, severity, and prognosis at the population level.1
Professional Affiliations
He is a founding member of the North American Pediatric Health Equity Collaborative (NAPHEC) and a major proponent of global epigenomic medicine and public health.1
Dr. Holmes's work in pediatric health disparities and his leadership as Editor-in-Chief of Pediatric Health, Medicine & Therapeutics demonstrate his significant contributions to the field of pediatric medicine and research.
