Overview
Dr Kelly is a doctorally prepared pediatric Nurse Practitioner clinically practicing in pediatric urology since 2010. Dr Kelly has her Masters in Health Sciences-clinical research from Duke University, Masters of Science- Nursing from Columbia University and her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr Kelly has a faculty appointment in the School of Nursing at Duke University. She works closely with the Spina Bifida Association of America to research and advocate for individuals with spina bifida. Her research is focused on the urinary microbiome of the pediatric population and its evolution throughout life and the management of neurogenic bladder and bowel.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Research Professor in the School of Nursing
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2025 - Present
School of Nursing
Recent Publications
Unmasking Pathogen Traits for Chronic Colonization in Neurogenic Bladder Patients.
Journal Article bioRxiv · August 14, 2025 Individuals with neurogenic bladder are particularly susceptible to both chronic bacterial colonization of the bladder and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Neurogenic bladder can arise from a variety of diseases such as diabetes, spinal cord injuries, and ... Full text Link to item CiteAssessing Functional Outcomes in the Pediatric Neurocritical Care Population After Discharge: A Pilot Study.
Journal Article Hospital pediatrics · February 2025 ObjectivesPediatric neurocritical care (PNCC) patients experience high rates of morbidity, but comprehensive follow-up is not universal. We sought to identify predictors of functional decline in these children to guide future resource allocation.< ... Full text CitePrevalence and Risk Factors for Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in Children With Type 1 Diabetes.
Journal Article Pediatric diabetes · January 2025 Background: Urologic complications, including urinary incontinence and urinary tract infections are commonly observed in the adult population with type 1 diabetes (T1D); however, there remains a paucity of data on the prevalence, associated risk fac ... Full text CiteRecent Grants
Bowel Continence Across the Lifespan in Spina bifida (BCALS)
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · 2025 - 2030National Spina Bifida Patient Registry and Urologic Management of Young Children with Spina Bifida - Component B
ResearchInvestigator · Awarded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · 2019 - 2026PTN 2.0 TO #10: Positron-C
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2021 - 2026View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Duke University ·
2020
M.H.S.
University of Pittsburgh ·
2013
D.N.P.
Columbia University ·
2010
M.S.N.
Columbia University ·
2008
B.S.N.
Fairfield University ·
2006
B.S.