Join us at the 8th Annual Neonatal Resuscitation Symposium & Workshop September 11 - 12, 2025

8th Annual Neonatal Resuscitation Symposium & Workshop September 11 - 12, 2025

I am thrilled to share the program for the 8th Annual Neonatal Resuscitation Symposium & Workshop in Indianapolis, September 2025. This premier event will bring together some of the leading experts in neonatal resuscitation, offering an unparalleled opportunity to explore the latest advancements in science, practice, education, and ethics. Attendees will gain insights from cutting-edge research, engage in interactive discussions, and network with pioneers committed to improving neonatal care.

Special Considerations in the Delivery Room: Hands-On Workshop

📅 Thursday, September 11, 2025📍 In-Person Only

Kick-start the symposium with a highly interactive, hands-on workshop focused on special considerations in the delivery room. Participants will engage in moulage creation to simulate real-world neonatal scenarios, including:

• Abdominal wall and neural tube defects (take-home moulage materials!)

• Needle decompression of pneumothoraces (low-cost, realistic manikins)

• Recycling materials for delayed cord clamping simulation (cost-effective approaches)

• Simulated delivery room scenarios featuring team-based collaboration and competition for the NeoStars title!

This workshop offers a unique chance to enhance your simulation skills, improve neonatal care practices, and have fun while learning!

Symposium Schedule: Friday, September 12, 2025

Featured Speakers:

• Ju-Lee Oei, MD – Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick; Conjoint Professor, UNSW Sydney

• Satyan Lakshminrusimha, MD, FAAP – University of California Davis, UC Davis Children's Hospital

• Zubair H. Aghai, MD, FAAP – Nemours Children's Health

📅 Friday, September 12, 2025

Morning Session

Registration & Breakfast

Welcome & Opening Comments – Marilyn Escobedo, MD & Edgardo Szyld, MD, MSc

🔹 Oxygen Treatment of Preterm Infants at Birth: We Need to Know More!

Speaker: Ju-Lee Oei, MD

Panel Discussion Moderator: Vishal Kapadia, MD, MSCS - Discussants: Gary Weiner, MD & Roger Soll, MD

🔹 Advances in Neonatal Resuscitation: What is New from Animal Models?

Speaker: Satyan Lakshminrusimha, MD, FAAP

Panel Discussion Moderator: Myra Wyckoff, MD - Discussants: Charles Roehr, MD, PhD & Munmun Rawat, MD

☕ Mid-Morning Break & Poster Presentations

Midday Session

🔹 Perinatal Ethics & Care Coordination for Infants with Complex Congenital Anomalies

Speaker: Naomi Laventhal, MD, HEC-C

Panel Discussion Moderator: Marilyn Escobedo, MD- Discussants: Jessica Illuzi, MD & Jeanne Krick, MD, MA

🥗 Lunch Break

🔹 Umbilical Cord Milking: Evidence from Non-Vigorous Newborns in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Speaker: Zubair H. Aghai, MD, FAAP

Panel Discussion Moderator: Anup Katheria, MD - Discussants: Walid El Naggar, MD, FRCPC & Karen Fairchild, MD

☕ Afternoon Break & Poster Presentations

Afternoon Session

🔹 Next-Gen Tools for Neonatal Resuscitation: Innovation in Technology & Care

Speaker: Georg Schmölzer, MD, PhD

Panel Discussion Moderator: Bobbi Byrne, MD - Discussants: Ryan McAdams, MD & Heidi Herrick, MD

Why Attend?

This symposium is a must-attend event for neonatologists, pediatricians, researchers, and healthcare professionals involved in neonatal resuscitation. You'll gain:

• Insights into groundbreaking research and emerging technologies

• Hands-on experience with realistic simulation techniques

• Networking opportunities with global experts in neonatal resuscitation

• Engaging discussions on ethics, education, and best practices

Don't miss this chance to expand your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and be part of shaping the future of neonatal resuscitation!

📌 Mark your calendars for September 11-12, 2025, in Indianapolis! Stay tuned for registration details.