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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Women in Science: Sandy Tatla, in her words

Sandy Tatla is a panellist at this year's Women in Science event. She shares her story about becoming an educational leader in health care and her challenges in balancing work and family life.

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Nudge Interventions can promote the purchase of fruits & vegetables

A healthy diet complete with plenty of fruits and vegetables is an important contributor to reaching and maintaining a healthy body weight. It is also protective against many chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer.

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Researchers work to develop post-surgical pediatric pain risk communication tool

Every child is different in terms of their risks for experiencing post-surgical pain. Researchers at BC Children’s Hospital are developing a tool to help accurately predict and communicate an individual child’s risk of experiencing a higher level of post-surgical pain.

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Medical school was Dr. Quynh Doan’s ticket out of singing, and where she found her calling

Dr. Quynh Doan enrolled in medical school with the goal of becoming a geriatrician. Instead, she became a pediatric emergency physician who works to provide mental health supports for children and youth. As interim senior executive director of BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, she’s endeavouring to make research more inclusive of patient populations to improve care.

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Outstanding Achievement Award by an Undergraduate or Medical Student: Isabella Parrotta

Isabella Parrotta is the 2022 recipient of BCCHR's Outstanding Achievement Award by an Undergraduate or Medical Student. At 22 years old, she's keeping her options open on whether she wants to pursue medical school or physiotherapy after graduation, but has already gained tons of valuable experience from her involvement in several research projects at BCCHR.

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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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