Swosti Joshi

Dr. Swosti Joshi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Drexel University College of Medicine and a neonatal-perinatal medicine attending physician at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. She specializes in neonatal care for premature and term infants with complex medical issues, particularly focusing on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and its integration with therapies like controlled hypothermia and vasopressin. She is also actively involved in simulation-based medical education for trainees.

• Education:
  • MBBS, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Nepal (2008)
  • ISC, St. Xavier College, Nepal (2000)
• Clinical Roles:
  • Neonatologist and Perinatologist
  • ECMO Group Member
  • Simulation Education Lead
• Professional Affiliations:
  • Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Member, Extracorporeal Support Organization
  • Member, Eastern Society of Pediatric Research

Dr. Joshi's research emphasizes ECMO safety and efficacy, including its combination with therapies like vasopressin and controlled hypothermia. Her work addresses ECMO-associated complications such as bleeding and inflammation, with a focus on improving outcomes for neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and pulmonary hypertension. Recent studies include optimizing sedation strategies during ECMO and evaluating ECMO-induced inflammatory responses.

Her publications span ECMO management, neonatal pharmacology, and pandemic-related pediatric care (e.g., outcomes of hospitalized patients with COVID-19). Presentations highlight innovations in ECMO cannulation, simulation training for crisis management, and neonatal communication curricula.

Dr. Joshi leads educational initiatives, including simulation programs for pediatric residents and fellows, and serves as the outreach coordinator for the Division of Neonatology. She collaborates on multidisciplinary teams to advance neonatal critical care and translational research.