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Dr Ramon Fernandez Alvarez serves as Senior Lecturer in Paediatrics at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) and holds an Honorary Neonatologist position at Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust. His academic journey began with graduation from Justus-Liebig University in Germany, followed by clinical training at Charite (Berlin), Georg-August University (Göttingen), and Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals. Appointed as Consultant Neonatologist and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer in 2006, he formally joined BSMS as Senior Lecturer in 2017.
His research expertise spans non-invasive respiratory support (Bubble NCPAP and High-Flow Therapy), neonatal nutrition, and point-of-care ultrasound applications. He has established significant collaborations with the Medical Physics Department and served as PI for international trials including PiPS, NEOCIRC, and CURONEB. His current EU-funded project RISEinFAMILY (2021-2025) focuses on Family Integrated Care implementation.
Dr. Fernandez maintains an impressive publication record with recent work emphasizing novel monitoring technologies and respiratory support strategies. His 2019 UK national consensus on surfactant therapy and 2016 Bifidobacterium breve trial represent high-impact contributions to neonatal care. As Lead for Paediatric e-learning, he manages the Capsule platform and contributes to BSMS curriculum development, OSCE examinations, and admissions interviews.
- Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH)
- Qualified NLS (Neonatal Life Support) instructor
- Senior faculty for NOTE international Master's program (University of Southampton)
- Active member of British Association of Perinatal Medicine
- Member of British Medical Ultrasound Society and European Society for Paediatric Research
His supervisory approach emphasizes publication support with most mentees presenting or publishing work, including recipients of the Bengt Robertson Award. Fluent in German and Spanish, he maintains clinical expertise through his honorary NHS role while advancing neonatal research through BSMS.
