Clare Nesmith

Clare Nesmith, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. She specializes in Neonatology and provides care within the UAMS and Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH) nurseries, with no external patient services. Her work spans clinical research, implementation science, and statewide pediatric initiatives.

• Institution: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• School: College of Medicine
• Department: Pediatrics
• Division: Neonatology

Her research focuses on:

• Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS)
• Infant Mortality Reduction
• Telemedicine Applications in Rural Neonatal Care
• Implementation Science for Healthcare Delivery
• Newborn Screening Program Optimization
• Hyperbilirubinemia Management

Clare Nesmith contributes to clinical trials and comparative effectiveness research through grants like the NIH-funded HEAL Initiative (UG1HD107650). Her publication record shows expertise in neonatal infections (e.g., Herpes Simplex virus), jaundice management, and healthcare policy for underserved populations. Collaborations with researchers like Richard Hall and John Tilford highlight her interdisciplinary approach.