Certificate, Executive Healthcare Leadership, Cornell University (2021)
Fellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, University at Buffalo (2012)
Residency, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2009)
Residency, Pediatrics, Safdarjung Hospital (2004)
MD, Medicine/Surgery, University of Calicut (2000)
Employment:
Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2021-present)
Program director, Neonatal perinatal Fellowship, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2019-present)
Attending Physician, Neonatology, Kaleida Health- John R Oishei Children's Hospital and Millard Suburban Hospital (2012-present)
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2015–2021)
Research Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2012–2015)
Pediatric Registrar (Hospitalist), Center for Child Health, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (2004–2005)
Awards and Honors:
Buffalo Spree Magazine: Top Doctors in Western New York 2022 (2022)
Western New York Perinatal Bereavement Network: Physician of the Year Award (2021)
Buffalo Spree Magazine: Top Doctors in Western New York 2021 (2021)
Buffalo Spree Magazine: Top Doctors in Western New York 2020 (2019)
Eastern Society for Pediatric Research: Young Investigator Faculty Award Finalist (2017)
Eastern Society for Pediatric Research: Young Investigator Faculty Award (2014)
University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Henry C. and Bertha H. Buswell Fellowship (2012)
Pediatric Academic Societies/Society for Pediatric Research: Travel Grant Award (2012)
Eastern Society for Pediatric Research: Young Investigator Award Finalist (2012)
Eastern Society for Pediatric Research: Young Investigator Award Finalist (2011)
Eastern Society for Pediatric Research: Travel Grant Award (2011)
University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Best Research Poster Award (2010)
Eastern Society for Pediatric Research: Young Investigator Trainee Award (2010)
Eastern Society for Pediatric Research: Travel Grant Award (2010)
Research Expertise:
Air pollution and infant neurodevelopment
Burth asphyxia and neonatal transition
Ergonomics in Neonatal Resuscitation
Mesenteric vasculature and necrotizing enterocolitis
Neonatal resuscitation and delayed cord clamping
Pulmonary hypertension
UB 2020 Strategic Strengths:
Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan
Grants and Sponsored Research:
January 2021–December 2021 Optimal Arm-Bed Angle for Delivering Effective Chest Compressions Wildermuth Memorial Foundation Role: Principal Investigator $7,500
August 2019–July 2020 Use of Simulation to Facilitate Effective Parent-Provider Communication in Challenging Neonatal Scenarios American Academy of Pediatrics Disctrict II Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Role: Co-Principal Investigator
January 2018–December 2018 Delayed Cord Clamping in Term Lambs with Asystolic Cardiac Arrest American Academy of Pediatrics Role: Principal Investigator $50,000
July 2016–June 2018 Role of Sustained Inflation and Delayed Cord Clamping in Resuscitation after Asphyxia Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Role: Principal Investigator $79,000
May 2016–May 2018 Air Pollution Exposure During Pregnancy: Birth Outcomes and Infant Development, a Cohort Study University at Buffalo Community for Global Health Equity Role: Co-Investigator $35,000
December 2012–October 2015 Transfusion Associated Gut Injury University at Buffalo: Dr. Henry C. and Bertha H. Buswell Fellowship Role: Principal Investigator
May 2021 Cycled Phototherapy: A Safer Effective Method to Control the Serum Bilirubin of Extremely Premature Infants? Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Lakshminrusimha S, Turkovich SJ, Manja V, Nair J, Kumar V. (2012) Critical congenital heart disease screening with pulse oximetry in the neonatal intensive care unit. e-JNR (Mar), 2(2): 96-101.
Kler N, Nair J, Garg P. (2009) In: "Follow-Up of High Risk Infants in Bhat". Universities Press
Abstracts:
Mari A, Carrion V, Reynolds A.M, Shelton J, Barnabei V, Nair J. (2021) Increased ELBW Admissions During NYS Pause: a Regional Perinatal Center Experience. Pediatric Academic Societies, Virtual, (May) Poster
Mari A, Bawa M, Gugino S, Helman J, Bradley N, Koenigsknecht C, Chandrasekharan P, Rawat M, Nair J. (2021) Elevated Midline Head Position Improves Hemodynamic Transition in a Periviable Ovine Model. Pediatric Academic Societies. (May) Poster
Gomez G, Nair J. (2021) Optimal Arm-Bed Angle for Delivering Effective Chest Compressions in Neonates. Pediatric Academic Societies. Virtual, (May) Poster
Amiri S, Nair J. (2021) Gestational Age Alters Assessment of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Pediatric Academic Societies. Virtual, (May) Poster
Amiri S, Nair J. (2021) Gestational Age Alters Assessment of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Eastern Society for Pediatric Research. Virtual, (Mar) Poster
Gomez G, Nair J. (2021) Optimal Arm-Bed Angle for Delivering Effective Chest Compressions in Neonates. Eastern Society for Pediatric Research. Virtual, (Mar) Oral
Mari A, Bawa M, Gugino S, Helman J, Bradley N, Koenigsknecht C, Chandrasekharan P, Rawat M, Nair J. (2021) Elevated Midline Head Position Improves Hemodynamic Transition in a Periviable Ovine Model. Eastern Society for Pediatric Research. Virtual, (Mar), (ESPR250) Oral
Mari A, Carrion V, Reynolds A.M, Shelton J, Barnabei V, Nair J. (2021) Increased ELBW Admissions During NYS Pause: a Regional Perinatal Center Experience. Eastern Society for Pediatric Research. Virtual, (Mar), (ESPR 251) Oral
Lakshminrusimha S, Mathew B, Wynn KA, Nair J, Ryan RM, Russell JA, Swartz DD. (2010) Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) Prevents Hypoxic Pulmonary Vasoconstriction in Lambs with Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN). Am J Respir Crit Care Med, (Jan) A3894-A3894
Professional Memberships:
Organization of Neonatal Perinatal Program Directors (2019–present)
Society for Pediatric Research (2017–present)
Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2014–present)
American Academy of Pediatrics: Fellow (FAAP) (2012–present)
Indian Academy of Pediatrics (2003–present)
Presentations:
"Neonatal Anemia" ONTPD Online with Experts series (2022)
"Mastering the NPM Fellowship Interview" Webinar by Organization of Neonatal Perinatal Program Directors (ONTPD) (2021)
"Necrotizing enterocolitis: What, When and How?" Organization of Neonatal Perinatal Program Directors (ONTPD) “Online with Experts” series (2020)
"Delayed Cord Clamping- It’s not just Transfusion" OBGYN Grand Rounds, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Geisinger Medical Center (2019)
"Baby in a Box" Media Interview; In Good Health (2018)
"Single Family Room NICU: Does It Make a Difference?" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2017)
"Air Pollution and Infant Neurodevelopment" Global Health Day; University at Buffalo; Community for Global Health Equity (2016)
"Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: When “Rock-a-Bye-Baby” is Not Enough" Perinatal Outreach Conference (2013)
Eastern Society of Pediatric Research: Annual Conference Abstracts; Reviewer (2018–present)
University at Buffalo: Faculty Senate; Member (2017–2019)
Early Human Development; Peer Reviewer (2017)
PLoS ONE; Peer Reviewer (2016–2018)
BMC Pediatrics; Peer Reviewer (2016–2018)
University at Buffalo: Community for Global Health Equity; Member (2016–present)
Eastern Society for Pediatric Research Annual Conference; Poster Session Facilitator (2015)
Oishei Children‘s Hospital (NICU): NYS Newborn Screening Program; Director (2015–2019)
Journal of Neonatal Perinatal Medicine; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2015)
Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology Review; Peer Reviewer (2014)
University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Clinical Competency Committee; Committee Member (2014–present)
University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Scholarship Oversight Committee; Committee Member (2012–present)