Cindy W. Christian, M.D. holds Anthony A. Latini endowed Chair in the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). She is a Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at The University of Pennsylvania.  Dr. Christian serves as Assistant Dean for Community Engagement and the Director of Interprofessional Education at the Perelman School of Medicine.  Dr. Christian is a past Chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect, and past chair of the sub-board on Child Abuse and Neglect for the American Board of Pediatrics.  Dr. Christian has written and lectured extensively on topics related to all forms of child maltreatment and has worked both nationally and internationally to improve the recognition, evaluation, care and protection of abused and neglected children.