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Dr. Vincent C. Smith is a Professor of Pediatrics at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Division Chief of Newborn Medicine at Boston Medical Center. He holds an MD from Stanford University School of Medicine, an MPH from Harvard School of Public Health, and a BS from Texas A&M University. His research focuses on neonatal care transitions, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), and healthcare equity for LGBTQIA+ families. He directs the American Academy of Pediatrics’ FASD program and leads a CDC-funded project on FASD prevention. Dr. Smith’s work emphasizes NICU discharge preparedness, parental readiness, and addressing substance use impacts on families. He has co-authored over 47 peer-reviewed articles and serves on multiple national medical boards.
- Educations: MD - Stanford; MPH - Harvard; BS - Texas A&M
- Affiliations: Boston Children’s Hospital, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital
His research spans NICU transition protocols, maternal oral health’s impact on preterm birth, and biocompatible wearable devices for neonatal monitoring. He co-leads studies on psychosocial stress effects from infancy to adulthood and has pioneered guidelines for LGBTQIA+ inclusive neonatal care practices.
Notable contributions include developing discharge readiness frameworks and advancing integrated care models for FASD patients. His work has been featured in Pediatrics, Archives of Disease in Childhood, and Journal of Perinatology.
