Send us a textIn this episode of The Incubator Podcast, Ben and Daphna host Fabiana Bacchini, Executive Director of the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation (CPBF) and author of From Surviving to Thriving: A Mother's Journey Through Infertility, Loss, and Miracles. Fabiana shares her deeply personal journey of becoming an advocate for premature babies and their families after spending five months in the NICU with her son, Gabriel. Her transformative experience with family-integrated care insp...
Send us a textIn this engaging conversation, Dr. Emin Maltepe shares his journey as a neonatologist and physician scientist, discussing the serendipitous events that shaped his research interests, particularly in hypoxia and drug development for neonatology. He reflects on the importance of mentorship, the challenges of drug development in pediatrics, and the MD-PhD pathway, providing insights into the complexities of balancing clinical practice with research. In this conversation, Emin Malte...
Send us a textIn this inaugural episode of our brand-new series, NeoNews, hosts Ben Courchia, Daphna Yasova Barbeau, and new team member Dr. Eli Cahan dive into articles from major news outlets like Rolling Stone, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times to unpack their relevance to neonatology, newborn care, and perinatology.Dr. Cahan, a pediatrician and aspiring neonatologist with a background in journalism, leads discussions on critical topics, including prenatal cannabis use and it...
Send us a textThis episode of the Global Neonatal Podcast features reflections from the Tiny Feet Big Steps Conference, highlighting the growth and impact of neonatal care initiatives in Africa. Dr. Steven Swanson and Dr. Margaret Nakaketo share insights on the importance of networking, quality improvement, and the future of neonatology in the region. The conversation emphasizes collaboration, the need for real-time translation in training, and the significance of engaging with healthcare sys...
Send us a textIn this latest episode of The Incubator Podcast Journal Club, Ben and Daphna explore studies that may shift clinical practices in neonatal care. They begin with a study from India examining oral calcium phosphate as an adjunct to phototherapy in treating neonatal jaundice. This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial investigates how calcium phosphate may help reduce bilirubin levels by binding to unconjugated bilirubin in the gut, potentially minimizing the need for ...
Send us a textIn this special episode of The Incubator Podcast, Ben sits down with Dr. Jay Greenspan, Dr. Kevin Dysart, and Yari Payne, key organizers of the upcoming Hot Topics in Neonatology Conference. This celebrated conference, renowned for over 40 years, will take place from December 9–11 at the Gaylord National in National Harbor, Maryland. Attendees can look forward to exploring groundbreaking research and innovations in neonatology, with sessions covering topics like artificial intel...
Send us a textIn this episode of the Incubator "At the Bench," we speak with Dr. Eric Benner, a neonatologist and physician-scientist at Duke University. Dr. Benner shares his path from an MD-PhD student with a background in Parkinson’s research to a passionate neonatologist driven by personal experiences in the NICU after his twin sons were born prematurely. He describes how these experiences inspired him to dedicate his career to studying neurologic outcomes in preterm infants, focusing on ...
Send us a textJoin Ben and Daphna as they kick off 48 hours of live coverage from the Children's Hospital Neonatal Consortium (CHNC) symposium in Denver! With a focus on collaboration and innovation, CHNC brings together neonatal professionals to brainstorm, exchange high-quality data, and spark impactful projects. From updates on the Children’s Hospital Neonatal Database (CHND) to conversations with leaders in the field, this episode sets the stage for insightful interviews and the vibrant e...
Send us a textIn this episode of The Incubator, hosts Ben and Daphna are joined by Dr. Shetal Shah and Stephanie Glier, Director of Federal Advocacy for the American Academy of Pediatrics, to discuss the critical issue of continuous Medicaid coverage for children. The conversation dives deep into how Medicaid and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) support approximately 50% of all U.S. children, with particular emphasis on how these programs benefit children with complex medical needs,...
Send us a textIn this episode of Beyond The Beeps, host Leah Jayanetti speaks with Adriane Rodriguez, a mother whose daughter, Viviana, was born with Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation (CPAM), a rare lung condition. Adriane shares the emotional journey of discovering Viviana's condition during pregnancy, navigating complex medical decisions, and spending months in and out of hospitals, including time at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Adriane recounts the difficult decisions th...
Send us a textIn the latest episode of the Journal Club on The Incubator Podcast, Ben and Daphna dive into a fascinating lineup of articles that are sure to spark your interest. Kicking things off, they explore the concept of teleneonatology and its potential to enhance neonatal resuscitation in resource-limited settings. Ben discusses a randomized simulation trial led by Sam Gentle, which compares the outcomes of teleneonatal resuscitation versus routine resuscitation for preterm infants. Th...
Send us a textIn this latest episode of The Incubator Podcast, hosts Ben and Daphna delve into the world of extremely preterm infants with a special focus on the Tiny Baby Collaborative. They are joined by an expert panel featuring Dr. Leeann Pavlek, a neonatologist from Nationwide Children's Hospital, Matt Rysavy, director of Learning Healthcare at UT Health Houston, and Courtney Vier, a mother with firsthand experience raising extremely preterm infants.The discussion explores the challenges...
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Guilherme Sant’Anna, a professor of pediatrics at McGill University, shares his journey in neonatology and his work in Brazil and Canada. He discusses the challenges and rewards of working in neonatal care and the differences between the healthcare systems in Brazil and Canada. Dr. Sant’Anna also talks about the impact of the Neonatologia Brasil Facebook group, which he created to facilitate knowledge exchange among healthcare professionals in Brazil. ...
Send us a textIn this episode of The Incubator Podcast Journal Club, Ben and Daphna explore a range of insightful articles that challenge current neonatal care practices. They begin by introducing an exciting new series called "From the Heart," focusing on cardiac journal reviews. Special guests from the EBNEO team join the discussion to dive into a recent trial on oxygen use in delivery room resuscitations for preterm infants. The hosts also examine a trial that investigates the impact of lu...
Send us a textIn this episode of Tech Tuesday on The Incubator Podcast, hosted by Daphna, Mark O'Sullivan, PhD, CEO, and co-founder of NeuroBell, discusses their cutting-edge medical device aimed at improving neonatal seizure detection. NeuroBell, a spinoff from the Infant Research Center at University College Cork, has developed a pocket-sized, wireless EEG monitor equipped with AI-based seizure detection for newborns. This device is designed to be user-friendly for bedside staff and elimina...
Send us a textIn this special episode of The Incubator podcast, Ben and Daphna wrap up the 2024 Delphi Neonatal Innovation Conference, sharing their favorite moments and highlights. This episode features the exclusive audio from four captivating Delphi talks. Dr. Suresh Gautham, Chair of Pediatrics at Nemours Children's Hospital, opens with an intriguing talk on "What Neonatologists Can Learn from Sherlock Holmes," drawing parallels between neonatal practice and detective work. Dr. Terrie Ind...
Send us a textAnnick Duvivier shares her experience in the NICU with her preemie daughter, Thalia, and her journey with pumping and breastfeeding. She discusses the challenges she faced, including the emotional toll of being separated from her baby, the difficulty of pumping and producing milk, and the loneliness she felt. Annick also talks about the importance of kangaroo care and the positive impact it had on both her and her daughter. Despite the hardships, Annick's resilience and determin...
Send us a textIn this episode of the Incubator: At the bench, we talk with, Dr. Augusto Zani, a pediatric surgeon scientist who discusses his work on fetal lung regeneration and the use of stem cell derivatives and extracellular vesicles for diagnostics and therapy. He shares his journey from surgical training to becoming a surgeon scientist and the challenges he faced along the way. Dr. Zani also explains his transition from studying necrotizing enterocolitis to congenital diaphragmatic hern...
Send us a textIn this episode, hosts Ben and Daphna cover a range of neonatal topics, starting with a review of recent research on mpox in pregnancy and neonates. They discuss a case report of neonatal mpox infection and review current understanding of risks, transmission, and treatment options.The hosts then examine a study on vaccine administration in preterm infants, finding that giving multiple vaccines on a single day did not increase adverse events compared to spreading them out. ...
Send us a textIn this episode of the Global Neonatal Podcast, hosts Mbozu and Shelly- Ann interview Dr. Gae Mundundu and Dr. Ritah Nazziwa, neonatal fellows in the African Paediatric Fellowship Program (APFP) at the University of Cape Town. During the conversation Dr. Mundundu and Dr Nazziwa discuss neonatal services in their home countries of Zambia and Uganda, as well as their experiences as neonatal fellows. They highlight the challenges and opportunities in neonatal care in their re...