Sarah O’Dor, PhD

Sarah O’Dor is a child clinical psychologist, neuropsychologist, educator, and researcher dedicated to advancing understanding, treatment, and education related to PANS/PANDAS, while also working to improve patient access to care. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Suffolk University in Boston, MA, where she founded the Child & Adolescent Brain & Behavior Laboratory to deepen research into the biological foundations and treatment of childhood neuropsychiatric disorders. Dr. O’Dor previously held the position of Instructor at Harvard Medical School and was Director of Research for the Pediatric Neuropsychiatry and Immunology Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Her contributions to the field are reflected in numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and scholarly educational podcasts on PANS/PANDAS.