Po-Yin Cheung

Po-Yin Cheung serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Alberta, where she conducts research on neonatal cardiovascular physiology and pharmacology with a focus on hypoxia-reoxygenation injury in newborns.

Her academic credentials include:

• MBBS from the University of Hong Kong (1985)
• PhD in Pharmacology from the University of Alberta (1998)
• FRCP from Canada (2001) and Edinburgh (2002)

Dr. Cheung's research investigates novel interventions for neonatal asphyxia recovery, examining cardiovascular drug effects during hypoxia-reoxygenation using newborn piglet models. Her laboratory studies systemic and regional circulations, platelet functions, and long-term outcomes in critically ill neonates. Key methodologies include near-infrared spectroscopy, blood gas analysis, and resuscitation technique evaluation.

Analysis of her 2016-2017 publications reveals dominant themes in neonatal resuscitation optimization, oxygen management protocols, and outcome prediction for asphyxiated/preterm infants. Her work consistently bridges basic science (piglet models) and clinical applications, with strong international collaborations focusing on ventilation devices, chest compression techniques, and pharmacological interventions.

Dr. Cheung mentors research associates and technicians in the Neonatal Sciences Laboratory, including Dr. Tze-Fun (Raymond) Lee, Dr. Megan Schmolzer, and Research Technician Min Lu. While no specific grants are documented, her work involves substantial collaborative projects with clinical and international partners.

The Neonatal Sciences Laboratory, located in the Medical Sciences Building (Room 9-50), specializes in hypoxia-reoxygenation injury models and cardiovascular drug testing. Current projects evaluate tidal volume delivery, oxygen concentration effects, and myocardial perfusion during resuscitation, directly informing neonatal care guidelines.