Overview
Gastro-esophageal reflux in premature infants
Feeding problems in preterm and high risk infants
Feeding and respiratory problems in infants with vocal cord dysfunction
Neonatal morbidities affecting neuro-developmental outcome in preterm infants
Interventions improving neuro-developmental outcome in high risk infants
Neonatal abstinence syndrome
Convalescent and follow-up care of high risk infants
Feeding problems in preterm and high risk infants
Feeding and respiratory problems in infants with vocal cord dysfunction
Neonatal morbidities affecting neuro-developmental outcome in preterm infants
Interventions improving neuro-developmental outcome in high risk infants
Neonatal abstinence syndrome
Convalescent and follow-up care of high risk infants
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor of Pediatrics
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2021 - Present
Pediatrics, Neonatology,
Pediatrics
Clinical Professor in the School of Nursing
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2017 - Present
School of Nursing
Recent Publications
Hydrocortisone in Preterm Infants and School-Age Functional Outcomes: Follow-Up of a Randomized Clinical Trial.
Journal Article JAMA Pediatr · December 8, 2025 IMPORTANCE: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is the most common in-hospital morbidity of prematurity, associated with significant long-term medical and neurodevelopmental sequelae and health resource utilization. The Neonatal Research Network (NRN) Hydroco ... Full text Link to item CiteOutcomes of extremely preterm infants exposed to prolonged prelabor rupture of membranes before 24 weeks of gestation.
Journal Article Am J Obstet Gynecol · August 2025 BACKGROUND: Preterm prelabor rupture of membranes before or around the limit of fetal viability is associated with serious maternal and neonatal complications, including chorioamnionitis, extremely preterm birth, and pulmonary hypoplasia. OBJECTIVE: This s ... Full text Link to item CiteDarbepoetin, Red Cell Mass, and Neuroprotection in Preterm Infants: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Journal Article JAMA Pediatr · August 1, 2025 IMPORTANCE: Previous studies suggest that administration of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents darbepoetin or erythropoietin to preterm infants results in fewer transfusions, fewer donor exposures, and improved neurodevelopmental outcome. OBJECTIVE: To dete ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
North Carolina Clinical Center for the Eunice Kennedy Shiver NICHD Cooperative Multicenter Neonatal Research Network
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2001 - 2030The Darbepoetin Kindergarten Development Study (Darbe-KIDS)
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Research Triangle Institute International · 2023 - 2028The Darbepoetin Kindergarten Development Study (Darbe-KIDS)- Capitation Funding
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Research Triangle Institute International · 2023 - 2026View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities ·
1998
M.D.