Kuan-Chi Lai

Kuan-Chi Lai is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. His research focuses on neonatology, pediatric critical care, and congenital anomalies, with a particular emphasis on respiratory and feeding outcomes in infants with micrognathia and congenital syndromes like Treacher Collins and Nager syndromes. He also investigates healthcare economics related to prematurity and congenital heart disease.

Recent studies include analyses of congenital micrognathia epidemiology in North American intensive care units, trends in patent ductus arteriosus closure for very low birth weight infants, and cost assessments of prematurity-associated morbidities. His work bridges clinical outcomes, long-term patient management, and healthcare resource utilization.

Dr. Lai’s publications reflect a commitment to improving care for neonates with complex congenital conditions. He holds an affiliation with the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) at USC.