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Aswathy Shailaja

Research Scientist
Pediatrics, Neonatology
300 N. Duke Street,, 51-118 Carmichael Building, Box 104775, Durham, NC 27701

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Research Scientist Pediatrics, Neonatology, Pediatrics

Recent Publications


Subventricular zone stem cell niche injury is associated with intestinal perforation in preterm infants and predicts future motor impairment.

Journal Article Cell Stem Cell · April 4, 2024 Brain injury is highly associated with preterm birth. Complications of prematurity, including spontaneous or necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)-associated intestinal perforations, are linked to lifelong neurologic impairment, yet the mechanisms are poorly und ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Pathogenic Mechanisms of Inflammatory Subventricular Zone Injury in Preterm Infants

ResearchPostdoctoral Associate · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2025 - 2030

Mechanisms of oxysterol-induced oligodendrogenesis

ResearchPostdoctoral Associate · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2019 - 2024

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