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Martha Sola-VisnerView profile

Associate Professor

• Neonatal Hematology
• Platelet Transfusions
• Megakaryopoiesis
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Martha Sola-Visner, MD, is an Associate Professor in Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and a physician in the Division of Newborn Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital, where she serves as Director of the Newborn Medicine Clinical Research Program. Her clinical and research focus centers on neonatal hematology, platelet biology, and transfusion medicine, with extensive work on developmental differences in megakaryopoiesis and evidence-based transfusion guidelines. Education: Medical School: Santiago de Guayaquil Catholic University (1992, Ecuador) Internship: University of Florida, Shands Teaching Hospital (1995) Residency (Pediatrics): University of Florida, Shands Teaching Hospital (1997) Fellowship (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine): University of Florida, Shands Teaching Hospital (2000) Research Focus: Dr. Sola-Visner investigates neonatal platelet physiology, transfusion outcomes, and developmental hematology. Her work spans sex-specific responses to transfusions, platelet function in sepsis, megakaryocyte biology, and implementation of restrictive transfusion protocols to improve neonatal outcomes. She utilizes proteomic, clinical trial, and translational approaches to address hematologic challenges in preterm infants. Publication Trends: Her 15 most recent articles (2023-2025) emphasize platelet transfusion optimization, developmental differences in platelet signaling, transfusion-associated inflammatory pathways, and clinical guideline development. Recurring themes include sex-specific outcomes, proteomic profiling of neonatal platelets, and mechanistic links between transfusions and neonatal comorbidities like bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Certifications: American Board of Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine).

Patricia DavenportView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neonatology
• Hematology
• Neonatal Platelet Biology
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Patricia Davenport, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and a physician-scientist in the Division of Newborn Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital. Her clinical expertise focuses on neonatal critical care, while her research investigates neonatal platelet/megakaryocyte biology and platelet transfusion practices. Undergraduate & Medical Education: University of Cincinnati Pediatric Residency: New York University School of Medicine Neonatology Fellowship: Harvard Medical School Research Interests: Dr. Davenport's work bridges clinical neonatology and hematological research, particularly examining: Neonatal platelet biology and signaling Hemostatic challenges in neonates Immunologic effects of blood product transfusions Quality improvement initiatives in NICU Pathogenic roles of transfusions in developmental outcomes Recent Research Trends: Her publications from 2023-2024 emphasize: Comparative proteomics between neonatal and adult platelets Evidence-based transfusion guidelines implementation Multi-organ implications of transfusion practices Coagulation test limitations in NICU settings Clinical Contributions: Dr. Davenport participates in: Harvard Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship Training Program Division of Newborn Medicine clinical research initiatives Pediatric quality improvement projects

Jeroen DudinkView profile

Associate Professor

• Neonatal Neurology
• Neuroimaging
• Neonatal Sleep
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Dr. Jeroen Dudink is an Associate Professor at University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht) and a practicing neonatologist at Wilhelmina Children's Hospital. His research bridges neonatal neurology, advanced neuroimaging (MRI/ultrasound), and sleep physiology, with a focus on protecting brain development in preterm infants. He chairs multiple university research initiatives including '1001 Critical Days' (Dynamics of Youth), 'Developmental Disorders' (BRAIN theme), and 'Perinatal Damage' (Child Health theme). His work centers on: Neuroprotective strategies via sleep cycle analysis and the Sleep Well Baby Project , developing algorithms to optimize NICU care timing Cerebellar development and injury patterns in hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy Advanced monitoring using EEG, near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), and ultrafast ultrasound Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on: Neuroimaging biomarkers for outcome prediction (DTI, synthetic MRI) Clinical interventions for perinatal brain injury (stem cells, allopurinol trials) Sleep architecture quantification and its developmental impact Non-invasive monitoring innovations (UWB radar, actigraphy) He collaborates extensively with data science teams and international consortia, including the PASSIoN trial for perinatal stroke and Dolphin CONTINUE nutritional study.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Body Representation
• Motor Control
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Dr. Renee Lustenhouwer serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Experimental Psychology within the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Utrecht University. Her academic work bridges cognitive neuroscience with clinical applications, focusing on understanding neural mechanisms underlying body representation and sensorimotor control. Dr. Lustenhouwer earned her Bachelor's degree in Human Movement Sciences in 2014, followed by a Research Master's in Cognitive Neuropsychology in 2016 (cum laude). She completed her PhD in 2023 through an interdisciplinary collaboration between Radboud University Medical Center and the Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging in Nijmegen. Her research program investigates how neurocognitive methods can improve understanding and treatment of disordered body representations and sensorimotor control. Employing techniques like the Rubber Hand Illusion, fMRI, and clinical trials, she examines ownership, agency, and multisensory integration in conditions like neuralgic amyotrophy (NA). Her work integrates motor and tactile imagery with assessment of upper extremity function to develop targeted rehabilitation approaches. Dr. Lustenhouwer's publication record reveals a cohesive research trajectory focused on neuralgic amyotrophy and sensorimotor processing. Her work has evolved from study protocols to clinical trial results, with increasing emphasis on cerebral adaptation mechanisms and rehabilitation effectiveness. Recent publications demonstrate her focus on translating neurocognitive findings into practical rehabilitation strategies for patients with neuromuscular disorders. As an educator, she supervises students across multiple programs including MSc Neuropsychology, MSc Applied Cognitive Psychology, and BSc Psychology. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on brain and behavior (Cognitive Neuroscience, Sensation and Perception) and research methodology (Advanced Research Methods and Statistics, Programming, Practical Experimental Psychology). Her methodological expertise centers on functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and various assessment techniques for studying body representation and motor control in both clinical and non-clinical populations, reflecting her commitment to rigorous scientific investigation with clinical relevance.

Emily A. PartridgeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Pediatric Surgery
• Fetal Surgery
• Neonatal Surgery
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Emily A. Partridge, MD, PhD, MHS, serves as an Attending Pediatric Surgeon in the Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic and Fetal Surgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and holds an academic appointment as Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. Her clinical expertise spans general and thoracic surgery, neonatal surgery, minimally invasive techniques, congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) management, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. Her educational foundation includes: MD from University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine PhD in Philosophy from University of Toronto, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology MHS from University of Toronto, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology General Surgery Residency at University of Toronto Pediatric Surgery Fellowship at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Dr. Partridge's research pioneers artificial womb technology and extracorporeal life support systems for extreme prematurity and congenital anomalies. Her groundbreaking work on the EXTra-uterine Environment for Neonatal Development (EXTEND) platform demonstrates physiological support for premature lambs, bridging fetal and postnatal physiology. She investigates innovative CDH management strategies, omphalocele complications, and pulmonary hypoplasia interventions with translational focus on improving neonatal survival and outcomes. Her publication trajectory reveals consistent advancement in neonatal surgical innovation , with 15+ high-impact papers (2014-2019) centered on CDH pathophysiology, ECMO optimization, and artificial womb development. The 2017 Nature Communications paper on extra-uterine support represents a paradigm shift in neonatal care research. Dr. Partridge actively contributes to CHOP's multidisciplinary programs: Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center Pulmonary Hypoplasia Program Trauma Center Esophageal and Airway Treatment (EAT) Program GEM Program

• Neonatology
• Non-invasive respiratory support
• Neonatal nutrition
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Dr Ramon Fernandez Alvarez serves as Senior Lecturer in Paediatrics at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) and holds an Honorary Neonatologist position at Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust. His academic journey began with graduation from Justus-Liebig University in Germany, followed by clinical training at Charite (Berlin), Georg-August University (Göttingen), and Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals. Appointed as Consultant Neonatologist and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer in 2006, he formally joined BSMS as Senior Lecturer in 2017. His research expertise spans non-invasive respiratory support (Bubble NCPAP and High-Flow Therapy), neonatal nutrition , and point-of-care ultrasound applications. He has established significant collaborations with the Medical Physics Department and served as PI for international trials including PiPS, NEOCIRC, and CURONEB. His current EU-funded project RISEinFAMILY (2021-2025) focuses on Family Integrated Care implementation. Dr. Fernandez maintains an impressive publication record with recent work emphasizing novel monitoring technologies and respiratory support strategies. His 2019 UK national consensus on surfactant therapy and 2016 Bifidobacterium breve trial represent high-impact contributions to neonatal care. As Lead for Paediatric e-learning, he manages the Capsule platform and contributes to BSMS curriculum development, OSCE examinations, and admissions interviews. Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH) Qualified NLS (Neonatal Life Support) instructor Senior faculty for NOTE international Master's program (University of Southampton) Active member of British Association of Perinatal Medicine Member of British Medical Ultrasound Society and European Society for Paediatric Research His supervisory approach emphasizes publication support with most mentees presenting or publishing work, including recipients of the Bengt Robertson Award. Fluent in German and Spanish, he maintains clinical expertise through his honorary NHS role while advancing neonatal research through BSMS.