Misty L. Virmani

Misty L. Virmani, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics — Division of Neonatology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Her academic background includes a Fellowship at UAMS and residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She holds certifications from the American Board of Pediatrics in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and General Pediatrics.

Dr. Virmani's research focuses on neonatology, nanotechnology applications in medicine, and maternal-child health. Her work spans diverse areas such as bovine X sperm enrichment, lysosome biogenesis imaging, and optimizing electronic medical records. She has also studied prenatal care outcomes for incarcerated women in Arkansas.

She practices primarily at UAMS Medical Center and Arkansas Children’s Hospital, specializing in newborn and infant care. Her clinical expertise includes addressing breastfeeding challenges, maternal-infant health, and neonatal intensive care. Dr. Virmani actively contributes to public health education through videos discussing breastfeeding law, workplace challenges for lactating mothers, and maternal health policies.