Dina El-Metwally

Dina El-Metwally is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the Mary Gray Cobey Professor of Neonatology. She serves as Division Head of Neonatology and leads research in neonatal neurodevelopment, opioid withdrawal syndrome, and environmental toxicant exposure in NICUs. Her career spans clinical leadership, medical education innovation, and global health consultancy.

• Education: PhD in Neuroscience, MS in Pediatrics (Visual Evoked Potentials), MS in Health Professions Education
• Certifications: Diplomate of American Board of Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)

Her research focuses on neonatal brain injury, opioid exposure outcomes, and NICU environmental safety. Key projects include developing evidence-based platforms for resuscitation communication, multi-OMICs studies for precision therapy in high-risk populations, and heavy metal exposure mitigation. Recent publications emphasize disparities in neonatal pharmacotherapy and functional connectivity alterations in hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.

Her 15 most recent articles span topics in opioid withdrawal management, neonatal toxicology, and NICU quality improvement. Recurring subfields include neurodevelopmental outcomes, environmental contaminant screening, and predictive modeling for clinical interventions.

• Scientific Awards: Sheila Wallace International Award (2006), Excellence in Education (2011), Top Doctor (Baltimore Magazine, 2016–2020), Mary Gray Cobey Professorship (2022)

She contributes to maternal-child health policy, serving on Maryland’s Perinatal Clinical Advisory Committee and testifying for postpartum care legislation. As Associate Editor of Paediatric Research, she advances environmental health discourse.