Horacio Osiovich

Overview: As a neonatologist I take care of very sick newborns and infants who suffer a great variety of clinical and surgical problems. The main focus of my research agenda covers aspects related to infection, cardiac and respiratory problems of this vulnerable population.
As Division Head of Neonatology - Perinatal Fellowship Program I'm also interested in the training and education of future neonatologists. We have physicians coming from all over the world to receive training in our facility.
Research: Early ACTH test and hypotension in preterm babies born at 24-30 weeks
This is a pilot study to determine if hypoadrenalism is a contributor to hypotension in the first days of life in preterm newborns in order to identify future patients who therefore could benefit from early steroid treatment.

Death in Canadian Neonatal Intensive Care Units: exploring the ethical determinants
The specific objective of this study is to determine the process and causes of death in neonates after their admission to NICUs in Canada: obtaining this information should provide insight and possible answers to the research questions posed above

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Congratulations to the 2025 Outstanding Achievement recipients

The Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes the remarkable accomplishments of our trainees in research aimed at improving the health and well-being of children and families. Generously funded by the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, this program plays a pivotal role in acknowledging and nurturing excellence within our research community. Each year, awards are given to trainees whose research skills and analytical abilities demonstrate strong potential to contribute meaningfully to the scientific community.

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Study examines how pediatric residents across Canada use interpreters to care for patients

Inclusive care comprises a patient's right to communicate in the language they’re most comfortable with. Aware of its importance, BCCHR has helped lead changes that can improve health equity and ensure high-quality care. In the first of a two-part series, you’ll learn about research that examined how medical interpreter services are accessed and used by residents in pediatric training centres across Canada.

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How this food allergy treatment for kids is easing anxiety for parents

By helping children build tolerance to allergenic foods, oral immunotherapy (OIT) not only reduces the risk of severe allergic reactions, but also helps families feel safer, more confident, and less isolated in their daily lives.

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Caring for young people during a toxic drug crisis: Q&A with Dr. Danya Fast

In 2016, BC declared a public health emergency as a result of the significant increase in drug-related overdoses and deaths. Open conversations about the toxicity of the drug supply remain a top priority, so we sat down with BCCHR investigator Dr. Danya Fast to discuss key findings from her research and what families need to know to support loved ones who use drugs.

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BCCHR laboratories hosting Indigenous students for seed2STEM program

For the first time, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) is participating as one of the host institutes in the seed2STEM program — a research summer program that aims to increase participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among Indigenous youth.

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Let's talk about the effects of parental age on fertility, issues surrounding multiple pregnancy and IVF, and key issues regarding assisted reproductive technologies. Presented by Dr. Wendy Robinson, Scientist, Reproduction & Healthy Pregnancy, CFRI; Professor, Department of Medical Genetics, UBC. | Dr. Tim Rowe, Associate Professor & Head, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, UBC. | Dr. Horacio Osiovich, Clinical Investigator, Innovations in Acute Care & Technology, CFRI; Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, UBC; Neonatologist, BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. (2010)

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