Renee A. Bornemeier

Renee A. Bornemeier, M.D., is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), practicing at Arkansas Children’s Hospital since 1994. She currently serves as Director of the Bale Fetal Heart Center, specializing in pediatric and fetal echocardiography, cardiac anatomy, and 3D cardiac modeling. Her clinical expertise includes diagnosing and managing congenital heart defects, fetal complications, and valvular heart disease.

Education and Training:

• Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Internship: Arkansas Children’s Hospital and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Residency: Arkansas Children’s Hospital and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Fellowship: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (Pediatric Cardiology)

Research Focus: Her work emphasizes fetal tele-echocardiography, neonatal cerebral hemodynamics, and the application of 3D cardiac models. Key projects include evaluating a statewide fetal tele-echocardiography program and studying the impact of maternal cytokines on congenital heart defects.

Labs/Teams: She leads the Bale Fetal Heart Center, integrating clinical care with research in fetal cardiac diagnostics and interventional cardiology. Her contributions include advancing remote fetal echocardiography networks across Arkansas.