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Igor Khodak, M.D. serves as Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Neonatology at the University of Rochester Medical Center's School of Medicine and Dentistry, with dual clinical leadership as Associate Medical Director of the NICU at Rochester General Hospital.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree from Hunter College
- MD from St. George's University School of Medicine (2016)
- Pediatrics Residency at NYU Langone Hospital Long Island (2017-2019)
- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship at University of Rochester Medical Center (2019-2022)
His research pioneers machine learning applications in neonatal care, specifically targeting nutritional and respiratory outcome optimization for Extremely Low Gestational Age Newborns (ELGANs). By leveraging electronic health record analytics, he develops clinical decision support systems that identify at-risk infants for timely intervention, bridging data science with bedside neonatology to prevent growth failure and respiratory complications.
Publications reveal a strategic focus on translational neonatal medicine, with 2022-2024 book chapters addressing surgical management, complex care protocols, and fetal lung development alongside his 2020 bronchopulmonary dysplasia research. This body of work demonstrates consistent innovation in predictive modeling for high-risk newborn populations.
Key recognitions include:
- Gerber Foundation Grant (2023)
- Schor Award for Research (2021)
- URMC iCARE Strong Star recognition for family-centered care (2019)
- Medical Student Teaching Award (2018)
His Gerber Foundation-funded research exemplifies successful grant acquisition driving clinical tool development, while teaching awards underscore commitment to medical education. As NICU Associate Medical Director, he leads multidisciplinary teams implementing evidence-based protocols that integrate research insights into daily care for critically ill newborns, particularly focusing on ELGAN population outcomes.
