In this episode of Rupa’s Fellows Friday, Chaitra discusses her research on hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), where her primary focus has been on the potential role of microRNA profiling in predicting outcomes for affected infants, describing both the promise of this approach and the practical challenges she faced, such as patient consent and laboratory limitations. Dr. Manjunath emphasizes the critical role of mentorship and collaboration in advancing neonatal research. Beyond her scientific work, she shares a growing interest in healthcare price transparency, motivated by her own personal experiences navigating the medical system. She highlights disparities in access and cost of care and advocates for better patient awareness of healthcare options.

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In this episode, Dr. Andrew Beverstock discusses his research on urinary sodium and its relationship with growth in preterm neonates. He shares insights into the importance of sodium for neonatal growth, the methodology of his study, and the unexpected results that challenge existing literature. The conversation also touches on his diverse medical training, mentorship experiences, and his involvement in medical education and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Dr. Beverstock emphasizes the significance of careful population selection in research and outlines his future research directions.

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In this episode, Dr. Sidney Zven shares his unique journey from a civil engineering career to becoming a neonatology fellow at Walter Reed Military Medical Center. He discusses his experiences with food insecurity among military families, particularly focusing on WIC enrollment challenges and the impact of stigma and misinformation. Dr. Zven highlights his mentorship experience while working on a grant to address these issues and the importance of engaging stakeholders in community health initiatives. He also provides insights into his neonatology fellowship training and his aspirations for the future in military medicine.

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