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Clinics & Locations
Clinics & Locations
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Explore our network of care for kids, from the tiniest to teens and young adults.
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Find a Doctor
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World-class docs

We'll help you find the best provider for your child.
Your Visit
Your Visit
Stress-free visits

Accommodations. Admission. Discharge. Procedure prep. We've got you covered.
Patient Education
Patient Education
Extraordinary kid care

Our specialists handle conditions ranging from the common to the most rare.
Medical Professionals
Medical Professionals
Referrals made easy

Contacts and resources to get your patients to our pediatric specialists
Why Choose Us?
Why Choose Us?
Best in Northern CA

We're ranked #1 in pediatric cancer, heart surgery, cardiology & more.

Emily Paolillo

Emily Paolillo

Emily Paolillo

PhD

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About me

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Fellowships

UCSF School of Medicine -GME, Neuropsychology
Degree

PHD, San Diego State University

Selected research

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Blood proteomics of menopause map to brain aging and dementia risk.
Nature medicine
September 2026
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Smartphone Passive Digital Phenotyping in Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration.
medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences
September 2026
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Plasma proteomics reveals molecular overlap between physical activity and dementia risk.
Brain communications
July 2026
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Soothing the soul

Our music therapy program nurtures patients with bedside serenades, rap workshops and more.