Itai Shavit is a Professor at the Hebrew University and serves as the Division Chair of Pediatrics at Hadassah University Medical Center in Jerusalem, Israel. With a distinguished career in pediatric emergency care, his research is primarily focused on procedural pain and sedation in children, emergency care simulation, and the epidemiology of pediatric emergencies. Prof. Shavit has made significant contributions to these fields, publishing over 130 articles in high-impact medical journals, including JAMA, JAMA Pediatrics, and Pediatrics.

As the Lead Researcher of the Israel Pediatric Emergency Research Network (ISPERN), Prof. Shavit plays a pivotal role in advancing research and evidence-based practices in pediatric emergency care. In addition to his research leadership, he is the current Chairperson of the European Society for Emergency Pediatrics, where he is instrumental in shaping the direction of pediatric emergency care across Europe.

Prof. Shavit's work has had a profound impact on the understanding and management of pediatric emergencies, particularly in improving procedural pain management and sedation techniques for children. Through his clinical expertise and research endeavors, he continues to contribute to the advancement of pediatric emergency care, ensuring that both medical professionals and patients benefit from the latest innovations in the field.