Dr. Barbara Knox is a leading voice in child protection and a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville. She is board certified in General Pediatrics and Child Abuse Pediatrics, and currently serves as a Child Protection Team physician and Director of multiple fellowships focused on child abuse and pediatric emergency medicine. With a medical degree from the University of Wisconsin, residency at the Mayo Clinic, and fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Dr. Barbara Knox  brings deep experience to both clinical and academic roles. She is Principal Investigator on numerous grants and research projects. Her primary research focuses include child torture and sexual torture as forms of abuse. She has authored widely on burns of abuse, abusive head trauma, and complex child maltreatment. Barbara Knox MD, guidance is trusted by federal law enforcement agencies investigating crimes against children. Her work has earned her recognition as a top expert in her field, both nationally and internationally.

My mission is to protect vulnerable children through expert clinical care, evidence-based research, and national leadership in child abuse prevention. Dr. Barbara Knox committed to advancing the early identification and treatment of child maltreatment, especially severe forms such as physical, psychological, and sexual torture, while training future medical leaders and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to strengthen systems of care. Through education, advocacy, and partnership with public health and law enforcement agencies, I strive to ensure every child has the chance to grow up safe, supported, and heard.

My vision is to build a world where every child is protected from abuse and supported by systems that recognize, respond to, and prevent harm. I strive for a future where healthcare providers are empowered with the knowledge and tools to identify all forms of maltreatment, where children’s voices are heard, and where collaborative efforts between medicine, law enforcement, and public health lead to lasting safety, justice, and healing for the most vulnerable. A world where no child suffers in silence and every concern is met with compassion and action. Where prevention is a priority and every professional plays a role in protecting childhood.