Neonatologist & Fellowship Program Director @ubcpediatrics @BCWomensHosp Social Media Editor @EBNEO Views are my own.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Joined February 2021
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We are now accepting applications for the Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship program at UBC for the July 2027 cohort pediatrics.med.ubc.ca/divisi…
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EPIQ LHG Article of the Month (June 2026) Nasal CPAP vs IPPV in Preterm Infants With Respiratory Distress Syndrome jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
Sharing the work being done @BCWomensHosp to prevent BPD
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Reducing delivery room intubation = a key step in lowering BPD risk in preterm infants. Canadian Neonatal Network data shows variation across sites -highlighting an opportunity to improve outcomes through strategies that prioritize non-invasive respiratory support at birth.
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Big news! 💜
CPBF is excited to be part of the Vancouver Half Marathon this year! Join us in person on June 28 or participate virtually between June 1 –30, 2025 from anywhere. Every step you take helps support premature babies and their families.
The Canadian Premature Babies Foundation (CPBF) is a parent-led organization providing trusted resources, peer support, and national advocacy for families facing prematurity. Thousands of families across Canada experience the challenges of early birth each year, and CPBF is here to ensure no one faces that journey alone.
Our goal is to raise $5,000 to continue this vital support.
Register using our unique referral link: ow.ly/I5Z050YrwP0
When you register through this link, an extra $5 will go directly to CPBF to help funds for preemies and their families.
Whether you run, walk, or stroll, your steps bring hope and strength to families nationwide. 🏅💪💜
#RunWalkStrollForPreemies #CPBFMarathon #RunForPreemies #PrematureBabies #VancouverHalfMarathon #VancouverHalf #CharityChallenge
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EPIQ LHG Article of the Month (February 2026): Prophylactic Hydrocortisone and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Preterm Infants jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
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Check out our latest commentary on the FONDUE trial, provided by Dr. Georg Schmölzer and Dr. Brenda Law: When does neonatal resuscitation end and NICU respiratory support begin? @CNN_EPIQ
Great work from UBC NICU fellow Dr Valenzuela!
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What happens after the NICU?
For babies born extremely preterm, survival is only the beginning. As children grow, new challenges can emerge in school, in mental health, in development, and in daily life.
This research poster, “Growing up preterm,” highlights the lived experiences of extremely preterm children and adolescents, and the perspectives of their families as they navigate neonatal follow-up care.
Parents have shared that what matters most isn’t just medical outcomes, it’s quality of life! This specifically includes emotional wellbeing and support that continues beyond the early years.
Because prematurity doesn’t end when a baby goes home from the NICU.
At CPBF, we’re proud to partner with clinicians and researchers across Canada to ensure family voices shape the future of follow-up care from NICU to childhood and beyond.
When families are listened to, care changes for the better!
#GrowingUpPreterm #PrematurityAwareness #NICUFollowUp #FamilyIntegratedCare #ParentVoices #CPBF #PretermOutcomes #ResearchWithFamilies
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Always a great discussion with the CNN EPIQ lung health group! Looking forward to continuing to collaborate on upcoming projects and initiatives!
We had a great discussion during the LHG breakout session at the 2026 EPIQ conference! We received great feedback on the development of a standardized approach to postnatal steroids and heard about the implementation of SALSA in a Level 2 NICU. 🫁 @CNN_EPIQ
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EPIQ LHG Article of the Month (December 2025): Hydrocortisone in Preterm Infants and School-Age Functional Outcomes jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
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EPIQ LHG Article of the Month (November 2025) pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4121…
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IAOTY 2024 Two top finalists 🏆
Nirsevimab to prevent hospitalization buff.ly/pl0sDDw
Supporting ventilation before cord clamping buff.ly/hsCvwGe
Final voting Oct 6!!
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We are pleased to release our first Journal Club commentary, provided by : Dr. Elizabeth Asztalos on: Postnatal dexamethasone treatment for preterm infants at high risk for bronchopulmonary dysplasia is associated with improved regional brain volumes: a prospective cohort study
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🚀 The EBNEO Impact Article of the Year 2024 is here! From 8 finalists, you decide which study moves forward. 🗳️ Voting is open for 5 days—the top 2 advance to the final round. Cast your vote now 👉 ebneo.org/impact
#EBNeoPolls #IAOTY
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Our recent study on BPD definitions and their associations with childhood outcomes shows varying impact based on definition and severity of BPD. kwnsfk27.r.eu-west-1.awstrac…
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📢NEW READ from CNN 📢 explores graded links between BPD severity and long-term respiratory & neurodevelopmental outcomes in very preterm infants.
Read more at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4078…
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Pleased to share that we are inviting applications for @UBC Neonatal Hemodynamics and Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography (NHTNE) Subspecialty Fellowship training program starting July 2026
@NeoHemodynamics @AAPneonatal @CanPaedSociety @NeoHeartSociety @BCWomensHosp @nicupodcast
