Nirupama Laroia

Dr. Nirupama Laroia is a Clinical Professor at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, affiliated with the Department of Pediatrics and specializing in Neonatology. Her clinical expertise spans neonatal resuscitation, cardiopulmonary physiology, and global neonatal survival.

• Education:
  • M.B.B.S., Christian Medical College & Hospital (India), 1980
  • Fellowship, Neonatology, University of Rochester Medical Center, 1994–1996
  • Residency, Pediatrics, Medical College of Virginia, 1993–1994
  • Residency, Pediatrics, Banaras Hindu University (India), 1981–1984

Dr. Laroia's research focuses on neonatal seizures, hypoxic-ischemic injury, and neuroprotective strategies. She has explored auditory toxicity in jaundiced infants, oxygen saturation targets for preterm infants, and cultural factors affecting breastfeeding. Her work emphasizes translational outcomes, linking EEG monitoring to seizure prediction and evaluating donor milk benefits for preterm infants.

Her recent publications highlight trends in neonatal neurology, respiratory care, and metabolic studies. Notable topics include bilirubin-induced auditory neuropathy, oxygen saturation thresholds in preterm infants, and heat loss prevention in neonates.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Best Doctors in America, 2004
  • Strong Star, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2008 & 2013
  • 2005 Nominee, Father Norton Award, Rochester General Hospital