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Newborn Brain Society leadership stands firm against all racial injustice and prejudice. Disparities in healthcare exist around the world for people of color, and disproportionately affect black, brown and poor communities.  We are significantly concerned about the impact of racial injustice and health disparities on maternal and infant care, leading to greater maternal and infant […]

NBS Weekly Webinars started on April 2nd of this year and have already reached impressive milestones. In the first month, we had over 3,250 registrations from 71 different countries.  As many of the educational activities have been canceled during this COVID-19 pandemic, the Newborn Brain Society found an opportunity to fulfill its educational mission in the

The Newborn Brain Society now has three membership levels – General, Junior, and General-LMIC (for those living in low-middle income countries). A General Member (LMIC) is a person residing and working in a country with “low-income economy,” “lower-middle-income economy,” or “upper-middle-income economy” as defined by the World Bank’s most recent available data. For 2020, please

Newborn Brain Society’s Educational Committee has launched a weekly webinar series. Join experts in the field of neonatal neurology as they speak on clinical and research guidelines, educate on new techniques, and answer your questions! Registration is free for all our live webinar sessions, but the recordings are only available to members.  To learn more

Joseph J. Volpe, MD is awarded the “Newborn Brain Society Inaugural Honorary Fellow” for his lifetime achievements in the field of newborn brain care Boston, Mass. – Joseph J. Volpe, MD has been awarded the Newborn Brain Society’s Inaugural Honorary Fellow title for his contributions and developments in Neonatal Neurology. Dr. Volpe will be honored on

Newborn Brain Society’s Educational Committee has launched a weekly webinar series. Join experts in the field of neonatal neurology as they speak on clinical and research guidelines, educate on new techniques, and answer your questions! May Speakers & Dates: May 14th: Christopher McPherson, PharmD, BCPPS Sedation, Analgesia, and the Newborn Brain May 21st: Christopher Smyser, MD, MSCI Neonatal

From Telehealth patient visits to shuttered labs, online classes and medical students removed from clinical rotations, our entire world has been affected by the spread of COVID-19. As an organization of clinicians, researchers, trainees and families, this is undoubtedly a time that brings additional expectations for each of us. It is also a time to

Dr. Khorshid Mohammad, MD, MSc (Pediatrics), FABP, FRCP (Edin) Neonatal nurses are in a unique position as front line caregivers, and can play a vital role when it comes to early initiation of brain monitoring (EEG, aEEG and NIRS), as well as the implementation of neuroprotective management strategies in neonates. Bedside nurses are also essential

Newly Launched Newborn Brain Society Now Accepting Memberships FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boston, Mass. — A collective of the world’s leading newborn brain care providers have come together and launched the Newborn Brain Society (NBS). This new organization is focused on advancing newborn brain care through international multidisciplinary collaboration, education, and innovation. With founding leadership representation from

Joseph J. Volpe, MD, Neurologist-in-Chief Emeritus, Bronson Crothers Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School As requested by Dr. Mohamed El-Dib, President of the Newborn Brain Society, the following consists of brief reflections on the past, present and future of neonatal neurology. The reflections are highly selective and will not include names, to avoid the inevitable,