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by Linda de Vries and Frances Cowan Professor Andrew Whitelaw, who has died aged 79, was an active member of the Newborn Brain Society and a leading figure in the field of Neonatal Neurology. It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend and colleague. Andrew, known […]

Board of Directors and Steering Committee, Newborn Brain Society | info@newbornbrainsociety.org Dr. Terrie Inder is awarded the Newborn Brain Society Honorary Fellow Award for her transformative contributions to the field of neonatal neurology, advancing our understanding of the developing brain and improving outcomes for vulnerable newborns worldwide. Terrie is a dual-trained neonatologist and child neurologist whose career

The Newborn Brain Society is proud to unveil the recipients of the Early Career Award, selected by the Quality Improvement and Research Committee. Since its inception in 2022, this award has supported promising investigators focused on advancing knowledge and care for the fetal and neonatal brain. Each recipient will receive a $10,000 grant to fund

Term: October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2028 TIMELINEJanuary – May 15, 2025: Nomination period openMay/June 2025: Nomination review processJune 2025: Announcement of results for all positionsOctober 1, 2025: Start of term  If you’re a member eager to make a greater impact within the Society, we invite you to consider serving as a Committee member for the upcoming term.

The Newborn Brain Society (NBS) proudly congratulates the inaugural diplomates in Neonatal Neurocritical Care, certified by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS). This landmark achievement follows the first-ever Neonatal Neurocritical Care (NNCC) certification examination, held in November 2024, marking a pivotal step forward in advancing this subspecialty. We are especially honored that many of these

The Newborn Brain Society is pleased to announce that Helen Vardanyan, MPA, formerly Program Manager, has been promoted to Director of Operations. Vardanyan, who has been with the organization for several years, has been instrumental in advancing initiatives that support the Society’s mission to advance newborn brain care. Dr. Mohamed El-Dib, President of the Newborn

Board of Directors and Steering Committee, Newborn Brain Society info@newbornbrainsociety.org Alistair Gunn is awarded the Newborn Brain Society Honorary Fellow Award for his contributions to our understanding and current practice of neuroprotection of the newborn. Alistair’s research has been of immediate and long lasting impact in the preclinical development of HT as a treatment for

February 2024 — The application period for the 2024 UCNS Neonatal Neurocritical Care Certification Examination is now open. This is the inaugural year that certification is offered for the subspecialty.  The early application deadline is May 1, 2024. An extended application deadline of May 15, 2024, is available with an additional fee of $500. The examination will

Term 2025-2027 Deadline: May 12, 2024Deadline Extended: May 24, 2025 Term beginning: October 1, 2024 If you are a member looking to make a bigger impact within the Society, we welcome you to serve as a Committee member for the upcoming term. We are pleased to announce a call for nominations for members interested in