Uthaya Kumaran Kanagaraj

MD, GDCE

Investigator, BC Children's Hospital
Neonatologist, BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre

My research focuses on improving heart and lung health in premature babies. I study how blood flow and blood pressure affect their recovery and long-term development, especially in those with breathing problems. By using heart ultrasound and bedside monitoring, my goal is to find problems early and guide treatments that help these babies grow stronger and healthier.

Academic Affiliations

  • Clinical Instructor, Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia
  • Research Theme: Evidence to Innovation
  • Research Group(s): Clinical Pharmacology; Clinical Practice, Outcomes and Innovation; Clinical and Community Data, Analytics and Informatics

Contact Information

Location

4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6H 3N1

Grants

Co-Principal Investigator. Reliability of Two-Dimensional versus M-Mode Echocardiography for Measurement of Left Atrium/Aortic Diameter Ratio and Fractional Shortening in Extremely Preterm Infants. Funding Source: BCCHR E2i Seed Grant

Honours & Awards

2025 - Outstanding Achievement Award, Sub-specialty Resident or Fellow, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute

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