Dr. Susanne Martin Herz is Professor and Transbay Medical Director of the Division of Developmental Medicine in the UCSF Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Martin Herz's research investigates early childhood development and neurodevelopmental assessment across contexts, including in low-income environments and resource-limited communities globally and domestically. In both her clinical and research efforts, Dr. Martin Herz works to improve outcomes for newborns who experienced difficulties that put them at risk for developmental delay or disorder.  Dr. Martin Herz clinical specialty is developmental-behavioral pediatrics, a specialty that evaluates and cares for infants and children when concerns for their development or behavior arise.