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#258 - "Not Visitors" - Redefining Parenthood in the NICU with Fabiana Bacchini
Hello friends 👋 In this episode of The Incubator Podcast , Ben and Daphna host Fabiana Bacchini, Executive Director of the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation (CPBF) and author of From Surviving to Thriving: A Mother's Journey Through Infertility, Loss, and Miracles . Fabiana shares her deeply personal journey of becoming an advocate for premature babies and their families after spending five months in the NICU with her son, Gabriel. Her transformative experience with famil
Nov 24, 2024


#257 - 🔬At The Bench - When serendipity drives innovation
Hello Friends 👋 In this engaging conversation, Dr. Emin Maltepe shares his journey as a neonatologist and physician scientist,...
Nov 20, 2024


#256 - 📰 NeoNews! - The Stories Parents and Providers Are Talking About
Hello friends 👋 In this inaugural episode of our brand-new series, NeoNews , hosts Ben Courchia, Daphna Yasova Barbeau, and new team...
Nov 17, 2024


#255 - 🌍 Reflections from the Tiny Feet Big Steps Conference in Arusha Tanzania (ft Dr. Stephen Swanson and Dr. Margaret Nakakeeto)
Hello Friends 👋 This episode of the Global Neonatal Podcast features reflections from the Tiny Feet Big Steps Conference, highlighting...
Nov 13, 2024


#254 - 📑 Journal Club - The Complete Episode from November 9th 2024
Hello Friends 👋 In this latest episode of The Incubator Podcast Journal Club, Ben and Daphna explore studies that may shift clinical...
Nov 10, 2024


#253 - 🤩 What to look out for at the 2024 Hot Topics in Neonatology Conference!
Hello Friends 👋 In this special episode of The Incubator Podcast, Ben sits down with Dr. Jay Greenspan, Dr. Kevin Dysart, and Yari Payne, key organizers of the upcoming Hot Topics in Neonatology Conference. This celebrated conference, renowned for over 40 years, will take place from December 9–11 at the Gaylord National in National Harbor, Maryland . Attendees can look forward to exploring groundbreaking research and innovations in neonatology, with sessions covering topics
Nov 6, 2024


#252 - 🔬At The Bench - How to Heal the Preemie Brain 🧠
Hello Friends 👋, In this episode of the Incubator "At the Bench," we speak with Dr. Eric Benner, a neonatologist and physician-scientist...
Nov 3, 2024


#250 - Keeping Babies Covered - Medicaid Matters!
Hello friends 👋 In this episode of The Incubator , hosts Ben and Daphna are joined by Dr. Shetal Shah and Stephanie Glier, Director of Federal Advocacy for the American Academy of Pediatrics, to discuss the critical issue of continuous Medicaid coverage for children. The conversation dives deep into how Medicaid and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) support approximately 50% of all U.S. children, with particular emphasis on how these programs benefit children with c
Oct 27, 2024


#249 - The NICU is not just for preemies | Adriane's journey with her daughter born with CCAM/CPAM
Hello friends 👋 In this episode of Beyond The Beeps , host Leah Jayanetti speaks with Adriane Rodriguez , a mother whose daughter, Viviana, was born with Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation (CPAM), a rare lung condition. Adriane shares the emotional journey of discovering Viviana's condition during pregnancy, navigating complex medical decisions, and spending months in and out of hospitals, including time at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Adriane recounts the
Oct 23, 2024


#248 - 📑 Journal Club - The Complete Episode from October 20th 2024
Hello Friends 👋 In the latest episode of the Journal Club on The Incubator Podcast, Ben and Daphna dive into a fascinating lineup of...
Oct 20, 2024


#247 - The Essentials of Tiny Baby Care (ft. The Tiny Baby Collaborative Team)
Hello friends 👋 In this latest episode of The Incubator Podcast , hosts Ben and Daphna delve into the world of extremely preterm infants with a special focus on the Tiny Baby Collaborative. They are joined by an expert panel featuring Dr. Leeann Pavlek, a neonatologist from Nationwide Children's Hospital, Matt Rysavy, director of Learning Healthcare at UT Health Houston, and Courtney Vier, a mother with firsthand experience raising extremely preterm infants. The discussion e
Oct 13, 2024


#246 - 🌍 From Brazil to Canada - How community and collaboration can lead to change (ft Dr. Guilherme Sant’Anna)
Hello Friends 👋 Dr. Guilherme Sant’ Anna, a professor of pediatrics at McGill University, shares his journey in neonatology and his work...
Oct 10, 2024


#245 - 📑 Journal Club - The Complete Episode from October 6th 2024
Hello Friends 👋 In this episode of The Incubator Podcast Journal Club, Ben and Daphna explore a range of insightful articles that...
Oct 6, 2024


#244 - 🚀 A pocket-sized EEG for the NICU (ft Mark O'Sullivan from NeuroBell)
Hello friends, In this episode of Tech Tuesday on The Incubator Podcast , hosted by Daphna, Mark O'Sullivan, PhD, CEO, and co-founder of...
Oct 2, 2024


#243 - Early Access: Four Breathtaking Talks from DELPHI 2024!
Hello Friends 👋 In this special episode of The Incubator podcast, Ben and Daphna wrap up the 2024 Delphi Neonatal Innovation Conference, sharing their favorite moments and highlights. This episode features the exclusive audio from four captivating Delphi talks. Dr. Suresh Gautham, Chair of Pediatrics at Nemours Children's Hospital, opens with an intriguing talk on "What Neonatologists Can Learn from Sherlock Holmes," drawing parallels between neonatal practice and detective
Sep 29, 2024


#242 - Beyond The Beeps (6) - The Art Of Breastfeeding
Hello Friends 👋 Annick Duvivier shares her experience in the NICU with her preemie daughter, Thalia, and her journey with pumping and breastfeeding. She discusses the challenges she faced, including the emotional toll of being separated from her baby, the difficulty of pumping and producing milk, and the loneliness she felt. Annick also talks about the importance of kangaroo care and the positive impact it had on both her and her daughter. Despite the hardships, Annick's res
Sep 25, 2024


#241 - 🔬 From Skeptic to Scientist, A Conversation with Dr. Augusto Zani
Hello Friends 👋 In this episode of the Incubator: At the bench, we talk with, Dr. Augusto Zani, a pediatric surgeon scientist who...
Sep 22, 2024


#240 - 📑 Journal Club - The Complete Episode from September 15th 2024
Hello friends 👋 In this episode, Ben and Daphna cover a range of neonatal topics, starting with a review of recent research on monkeypox...
Sep 15, 2024


#239 - 🌍 Training Tomorrow’s Leaders. Insights from NICU Fellows in the African Pediatric Fellowship Program
Hello Friends 👋 In this episode of the Global Neonatal Podcast, hosts Mbozu and Shelly- Ann interview Dr. Gae Mundundu and Dr. Ritah...
Sep 11, 2024


#238 - 🗳️ A Historic Bid - Neonatologist Dr. Lily Lou for President-Elect of the AAP
Hello Friends 👋 In this episode of The Incubator Podcast, hosts Ben Courchia and Daphna Barbeau interview Dr. Lily Lou, a neonatologist making history as the first from her specialty to run for president of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Dr. Lou discusses the significance of her candidacy, emphasizing the importance of subspecialist representation within the AAP. She shares insights from her unique perspective, drawing from experiences in both subspecialty and gen
Sep 8, 2024
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