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Elena Aragona is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Hospital Medicine) at Yale School of Medicine and Medical Director of the Well Newborn Unit at Yale New Haven Hospital. She specializes in the care of hospitalized children, with a focus on newborns, and conducts research on the impact of emerging infectious diseases like COVID-19 on neonatal health. Her work emphasizes advancing care practices for infants in critical stages of development.
- Education:
- MD from Albany Medical College (2009)
- Residency at Tufts Floating Hospital for Children (2012)
- Hospital Medicine Fellowship at Children’s National Medical Center (2015)
- MS in Health Systems Administration (Union Graduate College, 2005)
- MSHS in Health Care Quality (George Washington University, 2015)
Research Interests: Dr. Aragona’s research focuses on newborn care innovations, including the clinical use of monoclonal antibodies like Nirsevimab for RSV prevention. Her recent studies explore parental perspectives, healthcare provider adoption patterns, and clinical implementation challenges in neonatal settings.
Professional Activities: She holds certifications in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hospital Medicine from the American Board of Pediatrics. She is involved in the Baby School Recruitment and Education Initiative, a clinical trial aimed at improving neonatal care education and outcomes.
