Roles
Professor Emeritus
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Biography
Dr. Eduardo Bancalari is an Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics and past Director Division of Neonatology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Newborn Service at Holtz Children’s Hospital. He is also Associate Chair in the Department of Pediatrics.
He is the author or co-author of more than 350 papers and book chapters in the areas of neonatal respiratory physiology, lung injury and respiratory care. He is the editor of The Newborn Lung published by Elsevier that is now on its 4th edition.
Dr. Bancalari has received several national and international awards including the University of Miami Career Achievement Research Award, the Duane Alexander Award for Academic Leadership in Perinatal Medicine and the Erich Saling Award in recognition for outstanding contributions to the field of Perinatology. Dr. Bancalari is the recipient of the 2003 Virginia Apgar Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Bancalari and his close collaborator the late Dr. Charles Bauer have organized “Miami Neonatology”, one of the most successful and longer lasting neonatal conferences in the world – now celebrating 49 years.
Through his continuous and active participation in clinical research and educational activities, Dr Bancalari has made major contributions to the improvement of neonatal care in Latin America and other parts of the developing world. -
Education & Training
Education
Post Graduate Training
Licensures and Certifications
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Research Interests
Dr. Bancalari's research focuses on neonatal respiratory physiology, particularly in preterm infants. His work delves into respiratory control mechanisms, improving respiratory support techniques, and understanding the causes and effects of lung injury. He is also deeply involved in studying bronchopulmonary dysplasia, a chronic lung condition affecting premature infants, aiming to enhance treatments and outcomes for these vulnerable patients. -
Publications
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