Souvik Mitra
@souvik_neo
Neonatologist @BCWomensHosp; Assoc Prof @UBCPediatrics; Clinician-Scientist @BCCHresearch |Chair Fetus & Newborn @CanPaedSociety |Assoc. Editor @CochraneNeonate
Honored and privileged to be taking over as the Chair of the @CanPaedSociety Fetus and Newborn Committee. Thank you Mike for your inspirational leadership. Hope to tap into your wisdom every now & then as we, together, strive to improve the health and wellbeing of newborns in 🇨🇦
Tomorrow marks my final day on the @CanPaedSociety Fetus and Newborn Committee. A 9 yr journey as a committee member, then Chair for the past 6 years I leave the committee in the astonishingly capable hands of @souvik_neo as the new Chair. We did some good work! #neoTwitter
Among preterm infants 22-28 weeks gestation, providing 100% oxygen during deferred cord clamping reduces early hypoxemia without increasing morbidity and mortality. ja.ma/3GXzPIP
Our DOXIE trial showed a reduction in hypoxia with 100 percent oxygen during Deferred cord clamping without adverse effects (including <bpd)! @Ilcor_org @EBNEO @neosatyan @AAPneonatal @henryleeneo
Among preterm infants 22-28 weeks gestation, providing 100% oxygen during deferred cord clamping reduces early hypoxemia without increasing morbidity and mortality. ja.ma/3GXzPIP
Our new statement on managing newborns at risk of neonatal abstinence/neonatal opioid withdrawal from the CPS academic.oup.com/pch/advance-ar… #neotwitter
Fresh off the press! journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.11… @NeoHemodynamics and Canadian TNE collaboration
Looking forward to this! Thank you @nambaf1107 for the invite!
🚨 Join us in Japan! 🌸 IPOKRaTES Seminar: "Prevention and Treatment of Prematurity-Related Morbidities" 📍 Saitama Medical University 📅 October 16–18, 2025 🌍 Global faculty, cutting-edge neonatal care insights 🔗 ipokrates.info/seminars/detai… #IPOKRaTES #Neotwitter
Delighted to share that our RCT proposal on "Single-dose prophylactic indomethacin in extremely preterm infants" has finally been funded by @CIHR_IRSC Grateful to the team behind this effort spanning centers across 🇨🇦 🇺🇸🇦🇺 @UBC @BCCHresearch @BCWomensHosp @CIHR_IHDCYH @EBNEO

On behalf of co-directors, Dr. Michael Castaldo and Dr. Souvik Mitra, applications are invited for the University of British Columbia's NHTNE Subspeciality Fellowship training program starting in July 2026. Deadline is August 31, 2025 at 09:00 PST. #neoTwitter #neohemodynamics
Pleased to share that we are inviting applications for @UBC Neonatal Hemodynamics and Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography (NHTNE) Subspecialty Fellowship training program starting July 2026 @NeoHemodynamics @AAPneonatal @CanPaedSociety @NeoHeartSociety @BCWomensHosp @nicupodcast
Pleased to share that we are inviting applications for @UBC Neonatal Hemodynamics and Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography (NHTNE) Subspecialty Fellowship training program starting July 2026 @NeoHemodynamics @AAPneonatal @CanPaedSociety @NeoHeartSociety @BCWomensHosp @nicupodcast


Here's our updated @cochranecollab review on Early treatment vs expectant management of PDA Its a 'long' review - if you want a quick overview read the abstract, SOF tables & discussion @EBNEO @AAPneonatal @CanPaedSociety @BCCHresearch @nicupodcast pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40548426/
It was an absolute pleasure speaking at the Neonatal Grand Rounds at Emory University & Children's Healthcare of Atlanta on indomethacin prophylaxis Fantastic engagement and lively discussion from the audience! Thank you so much for the invite @ravimpatelmd @BCCHresearch @EBNEO

Every year, the CPS recognizes paediatric healthcare professionals who go above and beyond in their research, advocacy, and practice. Congratulations to this year's award winners: ow.ly/emEz50VXnaY #CPS2025
This week marks two years since the passing of one of the most remarkable minds—and hearts—in the world of neonatal hemodynamics: Dr. Regan Giesinger. @NeoHemodynamics @iowaneohd More here: neocardiolab.com/team-%C3%A9qui…
So proud of the @UBC Div of Neonatology & @BCWomensHosp NICU trainees for flying our flag high at the @PASMeeting 2025! Job well done!! #PAS2025



The ultimate #PASwalkingchallenge! Koko Head hike in 21 mins and totally worth it! @PASMeeting #PAS2025



Excellent summary by @BCWomensHosp NICU fellow Kia Anarna on the @CochraneNeonate update on early ESA (Epo & Darbe) in preterm infants! #PAS2025 @PASMeeting

Neonatal Trials session @PASMeeting: 6 RCTs presented. Many interventions discussed, some with harm, some not so much. Outcomes ranged from death to trivial surrogate measures. For EVERY outcome, in EVERY RCT - type I error threshold was 0.05!! Can we pause and reflect? #PAS2025
📢Join us at #PAS2025 for our workshop on 'Translating research evidence into clinical recommendations using GRADE' on April 28, 2-3:30pm, Convention Center 305 With @HaySusanne @JohnZupancic & Roger Soll as moderators you don't want to miss out on the discussion! @PASMeeting
Happy to share that @HaySusanne , @JohnZupancic, Roger Soll, and I are back with our workshop on "Translating Research Evidence into Clinical Recommendations" at @PASMeeting in Hawaii, April 2025! @EBNEO @AAPneonatal @CanPaedSociety @nicupodcast @BCCHresearch @UBCPediatrics
Our trainees and faculty from the @UBC Div. of Neonatology & @BCWomensHosp NICU are ready to showcase some top notch neonatal research happening out here in Vancouver, 🇨🇦 at the upcoming @PASMeeting. Check out the full schedule here: #PAS2025 #PASPresenter #PASTrainee


Guidelines for detection and management of hyperbilirubinemia in term and late preterm newborns (≥35 weeks gestational age) shorturl.at/21Bgm Don't miss the Canadian "hyperbili" tool w/ the statement. Look for this link on side of the page 👇 #neoTwitter @CanPaedSociety