Jennifer Newcombe

Jennifer Newcombe serves as Assistant Professor at Loma Linda University's School of Nursing, where she conducts clinical research at the intersection of pediatric cardiac surgery and nursing practice. Her primary appointment focuses on translating surgical innovations into bedside nursing protocols.

Dr. Newcombe's research program targets critical gaps in pediatric cardiac care through three synergistic pathways:

• Surgical Outcomes Optimization: Investigating long-term results of Fontan operations and pulmonary valve replacements
• Digital Health Integration: Developing mobile applications to mitigate parental stress in cardiac ICUs
• Quality Improvement Science: Implementing PDSA cycles for neonatal nutritional protocols

Her 14 publications since 2010 show accelerating impact, with 70% published since 2018. Recent work (2021-2025) demonstrates a strategic shift toward proactive interventions—moving from complication management (hydrogel adhesions) to preventive digital therapeutics and surgical pathway refinement.

No scientific awards were documented in available sources.

Dr. Newcombe maintains active clinical research through hospital-based collaborations rather than a dedicated lab. Her work leverages Loma Linda University Children's Hospital infrastructure, with recent studies involving surgical teams, ICU nursing staff, and biomedical engineering partners to address translational challenges in congenital heart disease management.