Our Research

The goal of the BOOST Program is to improve the care of the smallest and most vulnerable newborns.

Specific interests of our research team include:

• Neonatal hemodynamics and targeted neonatal echocardiography
  • Management of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) 
  • Effect of cardiac shunts on outcomes of extremely preterm infants
  • Effects of medications on cardiac function in preterm infants
  • Effects on therapeutic hypothermia on cardiac function in term infants with birth asphyxia
• Prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH)
• Parent and clinician engagement in decision-making
• Evidence synthesis – Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
• Guideline development – Canadian Paediatric Society, Neonatal Hemodynamic Research Centre