Apurv Barche

Dr. Apurv Barche serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UMass Chan Medical School's T.H. Chan School of Medicine, with a clinical focus in the Division of Pediatric Neonatology. His academic appointment is based at the Worcester campus located at 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester MA 01655.

Dr. Barche received his MBBS degree from Kasturba Medical College in Mangalore, Karnataka, India, establishing the foundation for his medical career before joining the UMass Chan faculty.

His research spans multiple critical areas in pediatrics with particular emphasis on neonatal sepsis in resource-limited settings, as evidenced by his 2024 publication examining gram-negative colonization in the Indian healthcare context. His work also extends to medical education, notably studying student perceptions of online learning during the pandemic, and pediatric infectious diseases including rickettsial infections and vitamin D metabolism in neonates. The concepts derived from his publications highlight his focus on medical education, sepsis, and neonatal care.

Analysis of his publication trends reveals a consistent research trajectory since 2013 with particular concentration in neonatology and medical education. His work demonstrates international collaboration, especially with Indian medical institutions, and spans clinical research, educational studies, and case reports in pediatric medicine. The publications show a balanced focus between clinical investigations in neonatal care and educational research in medical training.

Dr. Barche maintains active collaborations across multiple institutions as indicated by his co-authorship patterns. His network includes researchers in critical care, emergency medicine, and pediatrics, with particular connections to colleagues working on sepsis management and neonatal outcomes. His work in medical education during the pandemic suggests involvement in curriculum development and educational innovation within his institution.

Based at UMass Chan Medical School's Department of Pediatrics, Dr. Barche appears to be actively engaged in both clinical neonatology through the Pediatric Neonatology Division and medical education initiatives. His research on neonatal sepsis in the Indian setting suggests possible international collaborations or research interests extending beyond his primary institutional affiliation.