Maria Katherine (Kate) Henry, MD, MSCE
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (General Pediatrics) at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Department: Pediatrics
Contact information
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Roberts Center for Pediatric Research
2716 South Street, 10th Floor, Office 10253
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Roberts Center for Pediatric Research
2716 South Street, 10th Floor, Office 10253
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Education:
BA (Spanish, Biology)
Williams College, 2005.
MD (Medicine)
The University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 2010.
MSCE (Clinical Epidemiology)
University of Pennsylvania, 2016.
Permanent linkBA (Spanish, Biology)
Williams College, 2005.
MD (Medicine)
The University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 2010.
MSCE (Clinical Epidemiology)
University of Pennsylvania, 2016.
Description of Research Expertise
Child Abuse, Cervical Spine InjurySelected Publications
Mandal AS, Dorfschmidt L, Schabdach JM, Gardner M, Yerys BE, Bethlehem RAI, Sotardi S, Henry MK, Wood JN, Chaiyachati BH, Alexander-Bloch A, Seidlitz J.: Reference Trajectories of Extra-Axial Cerebrospinal Fluid during Childhood and Adolescence Defined in a Clinically Acquired MRI Dataset. Radiol Artif Intell 8(1): e250123, Jan 2026.Henry MK, Berger RP, Feudtner C, Lindberg DM, Campbell KA, Huang J, Anderst J, Bachim A, Brink FW, Frasier L, Harper N, Laub NS, Melville J, Kiely J, Sommers SW, Vaughn P, Leonard J, Wood JN: Intracranial injuries in asymptomatic infants undergoing subspecialty evaluation for physical abuse: A multicenter study. Academic Pediatrics 2026 Notes: In press.
Breeden-Carino K, Wood JN, Christian CW, Ruiz-Maldonado TM, Lindberg DM, Bachim A, Frasier L, Frazier TN, Harper NS, Kruczek SE, Brink F, Wolford JE, Leonard J, Henry MK: Factors Associated With Child Protective Services Referrals in Young Children With Isolated Skull Fractures. Acad Pediatr 26(3): 103196, Dec 2025.
Campbell KA, Laskey AL, Lindberg DM, Henry MK, Vaughn P, Anderst JD, Letson MM, Bachim AN, Harper NS, Coombs CM, Frasier LD, Wood JN.: Changes in child placement after child abuse pediatrics consultation for suspected physical abuse. Child Abuse Negl 167: 107608, Sept 2025.
Breeden K, Christian CW, Wood JN, Binenbaum G, Lindberg DM, Bachim A, Bressler CJ, Frasier L, Frazier T, Johnson NR, Laub N, Letson MM, Ruiz- Maldonado T, Valente M, Kiely J, Leonard J, Henry MK: Ophthalmology Examinations in Children with Skull Fractures and Underlying Focal Hemorrhage. Pediatr Emerg Care. 41(6): 407-414, Jun 2025.
LeFlame C, Christian CW, Wood JN, Rashly IR, Campbell KA, Lindberg D, Barchim A, Brink F, Harper NS, Kruczek S, Frasier LD, Segal R, Wolford JE, Leonard J, Henry MK: The Bruise Clues: Diagnostic Approaches in Evaluating Abuse from a Singel Bruise to the Skin or Sclera. Ray E. Helfer Society Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN April 2025 Notes: Platform Presentation by Trainee Mentee.
Fortin F, Wood JN, Multiple CAPNET Collaborators, Henry MK: Rib fractures in Children > 2 years with suspected physical abuse: detection and characteristics. Ray E. Helfer Society Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN April 2025 Notes: Platform Presentation by Dr. Fortin.
Breeden K, Wood JN, Christian CW, Ruiz-Maldonado TM, Lindberg DM, Bachim A, Frasier L, Frazier T, Harper NS, Kruczek S, Brink F, Wolford JE, Leonard J, Henry MK: Factors Associated with Child Protective Services Reports in Young Children with Isolated Skull Fractures. Ray E. Helfer Society Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN April 2025 Notes: Platform presentation by trainee.
Darwocje S. Rashly I, Wood JN, Otero H, Afewok H, Edozie M, Lopez-Rippe J, Leonard J, Henry MK: Radiographic Uncertainty in Skeletal Surveys Obtained During Non-Accidental Trauma Evaluations. Ray E. Helfer Society Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN April 2025 Notes: Platform Presentation by Trainee Mentee.
Hamlin I, Breeden K, Christian CW, Wood JN, Binenbaun G, Campbell K, Lindberg DM, Bachim A, Frasier L, George C, Horton D, Laub N, Letson M, Valente M, Kiely J, Henry MK: Performance and Yield of Retinal Examinations in Cases of Suspected Physical Abuse without Intracranial Injury. Ray E. Helfer Society Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN. Platform Presentation by Trainee Mentee, April 2025.