Shaili Amatya

Dr. Shaili Amatya is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics with a focus on neonatal lung pathology. Her research investigates the molecular mechanisms of surfactant protein A (SP-A) and its receptor in the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and related respiratory disorders.

• Awarded ESPR Mead Johnson Reckitt Travel Award (2022)
• Recognized at Pediatric Academic Societies Conference (2022)
• Platform presentation winner at New York Perinatal Society (2018)

Research spans:

• Genetic variants of surfactant proteins
• SP-A receptor interactions
• MicroRNA signaling in extracellular vesicles
• Transgenic mouse models for BPD research
• Translational studies using premature human samples

Recent publications (2024-2025) address CPAP weaning guidelines, SP-A knockout effects, hyperinsulinism screening, and NAVA ventilation outcomes. Her work combines molecular genetics with clinical neonatology applications.

• 3 major scientific awards (2018-2022)
• 15 publications across 2014-2025
• Active collaboration with perinatal research networks