Munmun Rawat MD

Munmun Rawat

Munmun Rawat
MD

Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Department of Pediatrics

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences


Specialty/Research Focus

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine; Neonatology; Pediatrics

Contact Information
UBMD Pediatrics
Division of Neonatology
1001 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14203
Phone: (716) 323-0260
Fax: (716) 323-0294
munmunra@buffalo.edu


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Professional Summary:

As a neonatologist working in Western New York’s most advanced neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at the John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital, I care for critically ill preterm and term newborn infants. My expertise includes caring for extremely premature infants and the associated comorbidities that often come with premature birth as well as hypoxic respiratory failure, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy and pulmonary hypertension.

My research focuses on neonatal resuscitation and understanding the physiology of pulmonary transition at birth in asphyxia and to compare the effectiveness of various techniques (femoral occlusion), medications (vasopressin and epinephrine) and devices (laryngeal mask airway) during resuscitation. The results of these studies will have a pronounced clinical impact globally by improving resuscitation guidelines that hasten recovery and reduce death and neurological disability following birth asphyxia.

I also conduct clinical research, in our mother-baby unit, on the use of oral dextrose gel in the treatment of neonatal hypoglycemia. The results thus far have shown reduction in NICU admissions for neonatal hypoglycemia, which prevents separating mothers from their babies. I am working towards increasing the rates of skin to skin care (kangaroo mother care) in our unit. To accomplish this in very sick and premature infants who cannot be held, I am developing a Kangaroo care mattress in collaboration with our Biomedical Engineering team.

Interested fellows and residents are welcome to work in our sheep lab and conduct basic science research with me. They are also welcome to participate in my clinical studies and quality improvement projects.

I teach medical students, pediatrics residents and neonatal-perinatal medicine fellows. When on service, I teach the residents and fellows during daily morning bedside rounds. I assess my trainees’ level of knowledge; based on that, I teach them about our patients’ clinical conditions, their diagnoses and the care they will need. I also teach my trainees various procedures such as umbilical line and peripheral arterial line placements and endotracheal intubation and chest tube placements. I also give core lectures to the residents and fellows. During didactic teaching, I include multiple choice questions to get an idea of where my trainees stand, and then I build upon my presentations to address specifically the needs of my trainees. Most of my teaching is interactive; I believe in engaging my students and trainees as much as possible in critical thinking and active discussion so that they can absorb and retain knowledge.

Education and Training:

  • Fellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, University at Buffalo (2015)
  • Residency, Pediatrics, Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center (2011)
  • Internship, Pediatrics, Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center (2009)
  • Internship, Medicine, Gandhi Medical College (2007)
  • MD, Medicine, Gandhi Medical College (2006)

Employment:

  • Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2023-present)
  • Program Director, Neonatal Perinatal Medicine Fellowship, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2022-present)
  • Attending Physician, Neonatology, Oishei Children's Hospital (2017-present)
  • Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2020–2023)
  • Research Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2017–2020)
  • Junior Resident, Division of Cardiology, Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Center (2008)
  • Research Assistant, Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital and Research Center (2007)

Awards and Honors:

  • Research Grant (2023)
  • APS SPR Journeys & Frontiers in Pediatric Research program for 2022-2023 (2022)
  • Wildermuth Grant (2021)
  • NIH R03 award (2021)
  • Eastern Society for Pediatric Research: Mead Johnson Junior Young Faculty Investigator Award (2020)
  • Research Grant (2019)
  • Eastern Society for Pediatric Research: Meritorious Poster Award (2018)
  • Canadian Paediatric Society - Neonatal Resuscitation Program: Research Grant Award (2016)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Lecture: Invited Faculty (2016)
  • American Academy of Pediatrics - Neonatal Resuscitation Program: Young Investigator Award (2015)
  • Neonatal Cardiopulmonary Biology Young Investigator's Forum: Finalist (2014)
  • Pediatric Academic Societies - Discovery Lab: Attendance Grant Award (2014)
  • Eastern Society for Pediatric Research: Travel Grant Award (2014)
  • Eastern Society for Pediatric Research: Travel Grant Award (2012)
  • Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center: Best Senior Resident Award (2011)
  • Gandhi Medical College: Gold Medals in Medicine, ENT, Microbiology, and Pharmacology (2006)
  • Gandhi Medical College: Silver Medal in Final Year (MBBS) (2006)
  • Dreyfus Foundation: Best Research Project Award - "Vaginal Discharge and Education on Hygiene of Adolescent Girls in Bhopal" (2004)

Research Expertise:

  • Alternative airway during resuscitation - laryngeal mask airway
  • Apnea of prematurity
  • Birth asphyxia and neonatal resuscitation
  • Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
  • Feedback devices during resuscitation
  • Gas exchange and noninvasive method of assessing effective ventilation and chest compression
  • Inhaled nitric oxide
  • Kangaroo care
  • Medication administration during resuscitation
  • Neonatal bioinformatics
  • Neonatal epidemiology
  • Neonatal hypoglycemia and dextrose gel
  • Neonatal resuscitation
  • Oxygen use in preterm/term infants
  • Placental transfusion (delayed cord clamping and milking)
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Vasopressor use for systemic hypotension

Grants and Sponsored Research:

  • January 2023–January 2024
    Improving Kangaroo Care Rates in Level 4 NICU
    Prolacta Biosciences
    Role: Principal Investigator
  • January 2022–December 2023
    Epinephrine via Laryngeal Mask versus Endotracheal tube
    Wildermuth Foundation
    Role: Principal Investigator
  • December 2023–April 2023
    Role of calcium chloride during neonatal resuscitation in an ovine model
    American Academy of Pediatrics - Neonatal Resuscitation Grant
    Role: Consultant
  • January 2021–December 2022
    Optimal Inspired Oxygen during Chest Compressions in Neonatal Resuscitation
    Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $159,500
  • January 2020–January 2022
    Positive Pressure Ventilation through Laryngeal Mask Airway During Chest Compressions in Cardiac Arrest
    American Academy of Pediatrics: Neonatal Resuscitation Program
    Role: Consultant
    $15,000
  • January 2019–December 2020
    Femoral Occlusion During Neonatal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
    American Academy of Pediatrics: Neonatal Resuscitation Program
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $47,000
  • March 2017–March 2020
    Vasopressin and Epinephrine in Neonatal Resuscitation
    University at Buffalo: Dr. Henry C. and Bertha H. Buswell Fellowship
    Role: Principal Investigator
  • January 2017–January 2018
    Use of Vasopressin in Neonatal Resuscitation
    Canadian Paediatric Society
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $12,500
  • January 2015–January 2016
    Optimal Oxygen Saturation Range During Resuscitation Following Severe Asphyxia
    American Academy of Pediatrics
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $15,000

Journal Articles:

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Professional Memberships:

  • Eastern Society Of Pediatric Research; Member (2015–present)
  • American Academy of Pediatrics (2008–present)
  • Medical Council of India (2007–present)
  • Medical Council of Madhya Pradesh, India (2007–present)
  • Society for Pediatric Research: Fellows Section
  • American Medical Association
  • Brooklyn Pediatric Society

Presentations:

  • "A gradient of arterial to exhaled carbon dioxide level identifies lower pulmonary perfusion post resuscitation in a newborn model" Eastern Society Of Pediatric Research (2023)
  • "A rise in exhaled carbon dioxide during chest compressions in a bradycardic model of resuscitation predicts return of spontaneous circulation" Eastern Society of Pediatric Research (2023)
  • "Delay the Clamping of the Cord for Two Hours? – You Got to be Kidding Me – Totally Unphysiological!" Eastern Society of Pediatric Research (2023)
  • "Effect of Epinephrine on the Coronary Circulation During Neonatal Resuscitation using a Large Ovine Model" Eastern Society of Pediatric Research (2023)
  • "Efficacy of Epinephrine through Laryngeal Mask Airway in Neonatal Resuscitation in the Ovine Model of Asphyxial Cardiac Arrest" Eastern Society of Pediatric Research (2023)
  • "Glucose, Lactate, & Adenosine Triphosphate Levels During Resuscitation in an Ovine Model of Complete Cardiac Arrest" Eastern Society of Pediatric Research (2023)
  • "Impact of Change in Neonatal Resuscitation Program Guidelines for Infants Born Through Meconium-Stained Amniotic Fluid" Eastern Society of Pediatric Research (2023)
  • "Umbilical cord management in an asphyxiated preterm ovine model – Should we clamp or resuscitate with an intact cord for 1,2,3… or 5 min?" Eastern Society of Pediatric Research (2023)
  • "Use of 100% inspired oxygen during chest compressions increases oxidative stress compared to 21% and 50% in an ovine model of perinatal cardiac arrest." Eastern Society of Pediatric Research (2023)
  • "Randomized Trial of 21%, 50% Versus 100% Inspired Oxygen During Chest Compressions in Neonatal Resuscitation." APR SPR Journeys (2023)
  • "Oxygen in Neonatal Resuscitation – A Double-Edged Sword" Grand Rounds, Department of Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2022)
  • "The Most Critical Five Minutes in the Life of Preterm Newborn Infants" Oklahoma University Health Neonatal Resuscitation Symposium (2022)
  • "A randomized control trial comparing the current recommendations of ventilation and chest compression vs. ventilation during neonatal resuscitation using an ovine model of bradycardia" Pediatric Academic Societies (2022)
  • "Initial use of 100% but not 60% or 30% oxygen achieved a target heart rate of 100 and preductal saturations of 80% faster in a bradycardic preterm model" Pediatric Academic Societies (2022)
  • "Randomized Trial of 21%, 50% Versus 100% Inspired Oxygen During Chest Compressions in Neonatal Resuscitation." Pediatric Academic Societies (2022)
  • "Rapid bicarbonate bolus post extensive neonatal resuscitation leads to increased perfusion to the heart and brain" Pediatric Academic Societies (2022)
  • "Chest compressions for neonatal bradycardia does not enhance flow to vital organs but reduces inherent cardiac activity" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; Platform Session 1: Neonatal Resuscitation (2021)
  • "Effect of carbon dioxide levels post extensive neonatal resuscitation on cerebral and myocardial hemodynamics and oxygenation" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; Platform Session 1: Neonatal Resuscitation (2021)
  • "Elevated Midline Head Position Improves Hemodynamic Transition in a Periviable Ovine Model" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; Platform Session 1: Neonatal Resuscitation (2021)
  • "Is 30% oxygen adequate to start preterm resuscitation in an asphyxiated, bradycardic ovine model?" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; Poster Session 5: Basic and Translational Research (2021)
  • "Laryngeal Mask Airway Provides Effective Ventilation During Chest Compressions In Neonatal Resuscitation" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; Platform Session 1: Neonatal Resuscitation (2021)
  • "Resuscitation with an intact cord - Effect of high and low supplemental oxygen in an asphyxiated preterm model" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; Platform Session 1: Neonatal Resuscitation (2021)
  • "The Mask’D Effect - Do Masks Impede Our Communication During Neonatal Resuscitation?" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2021)
  • "The physiological significance of targeting a heart rate of 100 bpm and saturation of 80% by 5 min during preterm resuscitation" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; Abbott Nutrition Trainee Young Investigator Travel Awards (2021)
  • "Femoral occlusion during neonatal CPR – A simple technique to improve Coronary perfusion and hasten recovery in perinatal cardiac arrest" Young Investigator Webinar Series; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; ESPR Faculty Young Investigator Award Recipients (2020)
  • "A 35-week Preterm infant with polyhydramnios and decreased fetal movement, status post therapeutic hypothermia for severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; E-ESPR2020: 352 (2020)
  • "Proficiency Of Laryngeal Mask Airway Insertion Skill In NRP Certified Providers" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; E-ESPR2020: 244 (2020)
  • "Epinephrine vs. Vasopressin in an Ovine Model of Cardiac Arrest – Differences in Return of Spontaneous Circulation, Pharmacokinetics and Vasoreactivity" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Neonatal/Infant Resuscitation (2019)
  • "Is Heart Rate of 60/Min the Optimal Cut-Off for Initiating Chest Compressions?: Characteristics of Coronary Blood Flow During Asphyxia and Neonatal Resuscitation" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Neonatal/Infant Resuscitation (2019)
  • "Kangaroo Care: Health Care Personnel‘s Perception 50 Years Later in a Regional Perinatal Center" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; NICU Practices & Procedures: Family-Centered Care 2 (2019)
  • "Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome: Should We Focus on Prevention?" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Neonatal Epidemiology, Health Services Research: Substance Use (2019)
  • "Predictors to Stop Neonatal Resuscitation After Cardiac Arrest" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Neonatal/Infant Resuscitation (2019)
  • "Randomized Trial of 0.01, 0.03 and 0.1 mg/kg of Epinephrine for Cardiac Arrest by Umbilical Cord Occlusion in Lambs" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Neonatal/Infant Resuscitation (2019)
  • "Resuscitation with an Intact Cord: Are Chest Compressions Effective?" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Neonatal/Infant Resuscitation 1 (2019)
  • "Sustained Inflation Reduces Pulmonary Blood Flow During Resuscitation with an Intact Cord" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Neonatal Respiratory Assessment/Support/Ventilation (2019)
  • "The Utility of Monitoring Cerebral Regional Oxygen Saturation During Resuscitation in an Asphyxiated Preterm Lamb Model" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Neonatal/Infant Resuscitation 6 (2019)
  • "Epinephrine vs. Vasopressin in an Ovine Model of Cardiac Arrest – Differences in Return of Spontaneous Circulation, Pharmacokinetics and Vasoreactivity" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; Neonatology: Potpourri (2019)
  • "Is Heart Rate of 60/Min the Optimal Cut-Off for Initiating Chest Compressions?: Characteristics of Coronary Blood Flow During Asphyxia and Neonatal Resuscitation" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; Poster Session I (2019)
  • "Kangaroo Care: Health Care Personnel‘s Perception 50 Years Later in a Regional Perinatal Center" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; Poster Session II (2019)
  • "Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome: Should We Focus on Prevention?" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; Poster Session III (2019)
  • "Predictors to Stop Neonatal Resuscitation After Cardiac Arrest" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; Poster Session I (2019)
  • "Premature Infant with a Rare Diagnosis" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; Fellows' Clinical Case Presentation Competition (2019)
  • "Randomized Trial Comparing 0.01, 0.03 and 0.1 mg/kg Doses of Epinephrine in Cardiac Arrest by Umbilical Cord Occlusion in Lambs" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; Plenary Session II (2019)
  • "Resuscitation with an Intact Cord: Are Chest Compressions Effective?" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; Neonatology: Potpourri (2019)
  • "Sustained Inflation Reduces Pulmonary Blood Flow During Resuscitation with an Intact Cord" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; Neonatology: Potpourri (2019)
  • "Evaluation of Effect of Different Flush Volumes After Epinephrine Dose in Neonatal Model of Asphyxial Arrest" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Prenatal and Perinatal Practices (2018)
  • "Norepinephrine - An Alternative Vasopressor to Dopamine for Management of Systemic Hypotension in a Preterm Model" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Neonatal Pulmonology: Bedside of the Future (2018)
  • "Optimal Inspired Oxygen Concentration During Chest Compressions in Term Lambs with Perinatal Asphyxia-Induced Cardiac Arrest" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Neonatal/Infant Resuscitation (2018)
  • "Placental Transfusion During Resuscitation of a Partially Asphyxiated Preterm Model" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Prenatal and Perinatal Practices (2018)
  • "Vasopressin is Not More Effective than Epinephrine in an Ovine Model of Perinatal Asphyxial Arrest" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Neonatal/Infant Resuscitation 1 (2018)
  • "Evaluation of Effect of Different Flush Volumes After Epinephrine Dose in Neonatal Model of Asphyxial Arrest" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2018)
  • "Natural Drugs Not So Natural Effects" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2018)
  • "Norepinephrine - An Alternative Vasopressor to Dopamine for Management of Systemic Hypotension in a Preterm Model" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2018)
  • "Optimal Inspired Oxygen Concentration During Chest Compressions in Term Lambs with Perinatal Asphyxia-Induced Cardiac Arrest" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2018)
  • "Placental Transfusion During Resuscitation of a Partially Asphyxiated Preterm Model" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2018)
  • "Vasopressin is Not More Effective than Epinephrine in an Ovine Model of Perinatal Asphyxial Arrest" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2018)
  • "Apnea, Bradycardia and Desaturation Spells in Premature Infants - A Protocol for Duration of ‘Spell-Free‘ Observation Period Prior to Discharge" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2017)
  • "Impact of Respiratory Therapist Driven Weaning Protocol on Duration of Inhaled Nitric Oxide Therapy in Neonates" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2017)
  • "Pulse Oximetry, Electrocardiogram and Capnography - Role in Detecting Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) in a Neonatal Model of Cardiac Arrest" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2017)
  • "Response to Inhaled Nitric Oxide is Not Altered by Whole Body Hypothermia" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2017)
  • "Apnea, Bradycardia and Desaturation Spells in Premature Infants - A Protocol for Duration of ‘Spell-Free‘ Observation Period Prior to Discharge" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2017)
  • "Effect of Inspired Oxygen Concentration on Pulmonary and Systemic Hemodynamics and Oxygenation During Resuscitation of Preterm Lambs" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2017)
  • "Impact of Respiratory Therapist Driven Weaning Protocol on Duration of Inhaled Nitric Oxide Therapy in Neonates" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2017)
  • "Pulse Oximetry, Electrocardiogram and Capnography - Role in Detecting Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) in a Neonatal Model of Cardiac Arrest" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2017)
  • "Response to Inhaled Nitric Oxide is Not Altered by Whole Body Hypothermia" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2017)
  • "Continuous Capnography Monitoring During Resuscitation in Neonatal Asphyxial Cardiac Arrest" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Neonatal Resuscitation: Simulation/Education (2016)
  • "Does NIRS Regional Saturation (rSO2) Correlate with Tissue Oxygen Delivery?" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2016)
  • "Epinephrine (EPI) in Neonatal Resuscitation in a Term Lamb Model of Perinatal Asphyxial Arrest" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Neonatal Resuscitation: Simulation/Education (2016)
  • "Maternal Hyperoxygenation Does Not Increase Fetal Cerebral Oxygen Delivery" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Neonatology/Neonatal Pulmonology: Respiratory Outcomes (2016)
  • "Oral Dextrose Gel Reduces Need for Intravenous Fluids in Neonatal Hypoglycemia" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Neonatal and Fetal Nutrition (2016)
  • "Resuscitation with an Intact Cord: Are Chest Compressions Effective?" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Neonatal/Infant Resuscitation 1 (2016)
  • "Continuous Capnography Monitoring During Resuscitation in Neonatal Asphyxial Cardiac Arrest" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2016)
  • "Does NIRS Regional Saturation (rSO2) Correlate with Tissue Oxygen Delivery?" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; Emergency Medicine/Neonatology/Critical Care (2016)
  • "Effect of SpO2 on Pulmonary Hemodynamics, Oxygen Delivery and Oxidative Stress in Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS)" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; Neonatology - Pulmonary/Ventilation (2016)
  • "Maternal Hyperoxygenation Does Not Increase Fetal Cerebral Oxygen Delivery" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2016)
  • "Oral Dextrose Gel Reduces Need for Intravenous Fluids in Neonatal Hypoglycemia" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2016)
  • "Hemodynamics and Gas Exchange during Chest Compressions Following Perinatal Asphyxial Cardiac Arrest" Annual Conference; American Academy of Pediatrics (2015)
  • "Optimal Target Oxygen Saturation in Term Gestation" Neonatology Thruway Conference; Syracuse University (2015)
  • "Continuous Capnography (End Tidal CO2) Monitoring During Neonatal Resuscitation" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Neonatal Resuscitation (2015)
  • "Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) in Early Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) and Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure (HRF) in Preterm Infants" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2015)
  • "Optimal Target Oxygen Saturation (SpO2) in Term Lambs with Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) and Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2015)
  • "Continuous Capnography (End Tidal CO2) Monitoring During Neonatal Resuscitation" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2015)
  • "Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) in Early Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) and Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure (HRF) in Preterm Infants" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2015)
  • "Optimal Target Oxygen Saturation (SpO2) in Term Lambs with Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) and Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2015)
  • "Oxygen Saturation Index and Severity of Hypoxic Respiratory Failure" Neonatology Cardiopulmonary Biology Young Investigator‘s Forum (2014)
  • "Is Oxygen Saturation Index (OSI) a Valid Indicator of Neonatal Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure?" Annual Conference; Pediatric Academic Societies (2014)
  • "Norepinephrine is a More Selective Systemic Vasoconstrictor Compared to Dopamine in Preterm Lambs" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2014)
  • "Oxygenation Indices and Correlation with Pulmonary Vascular Resistance" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2014)
  • "Significance of Apnea at Birth Following Cesarean Section Under General Anesthesia" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2014)
  • "Is Oxygen Saturation Index (OSI) a Valid Indicator of Neonatal Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure?" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2014)
  • "Norepinephrine is a More Selective Systemic Vasoconstrictor Compared to Dopamine in Preterm Lambs" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; Young Investigator Award Finalists (2014)
  • "Oxygenation Indices and Correlation with Pulmonary Vascular Resistance" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2014)
  • "Significance of Apnea at Birth Following Cesarean Section Under General Anesthesia" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2014)
  • "An Effort to Cut Down Excessive Use of Computer Tomography (CT) Scan in Patients with Closed Head Trauma in Pediatric Emergency Room (ER)" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2012)
  • "Is Lumbar Puncture Required in Asymptomatic Newborns with Maternal Intrapartum Fever?" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2012)
  • "Selective Fluconazole Prophylaxis for Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) Infants Colonized with Candida" 34th Annual Scientific Meeting; New York Perinatal Society (2011)
  • "Selective Fluconazole Prophylaxis for Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) Infants Colonized with Candida" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2011)
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Service Activities:

  • Eastern Society of Pediatric Research; Abstract Reviewer (2023–present)
  • Eastern Society of Pediatric Research - Moderator for Neonatl Resuscitation Platform Session; Moderator (2023–present)
  • I have initiated Neonataology Board review course for fellows from Buffalo, Rochester and Albany; Organizer/Chair, Thruway Board Review Course (2023–present)
  • University at Buffalo; Program Director, Neonatal Perinatal Medicine Fellowship (2022–present)
  • ; Program Director, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship (2022–present)
  • Eastern Society Of Pediatric Research - Neonatal Resuscitation Platform Session; Moderator (2022)
  • Eastern Society of Pediatric Research - Poster Session; Moderator (2022)
  • Faculty Council, University at Buffalo; Member (2021–present)
  • Children - Special Issue - Advances in Neonatal Resuscitation; Guest Editor (2021–present)
  • Faculty Council; Member (2021–present)
  • Department of Pediatrics, University at Buffalo; Grant Reviewer (2019–present)
  • Pediatric Academic Societies: Annual Meeting Poster Facilitator (2019)
  • American Academy of Pediatrics: New York Chapter 1; Member (2017–present)
  • American Academy of Pediatrics: Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine; Member (2017–present)
  • ‘Illustrative Neonatology by Satyan‘ App Co-Designer (2017–present)
  • Illustrative Neonatology by Satyan - App Free download- intended to make easy and illustrative neonatology educational app available to everyone around the world.; Designer (2017–present)
  • American Journal of Perinatology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2016–present)
  • World Journal of Pediatrics; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2016–present)
  • Pediatric Research; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2016–present)
  • Pediatrics (Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics); Ad Hoc Reviewer (2016–present)
  • Journal of Pediatrics; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2016–present)
  • Journal of Perinatology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2016–present)
  • Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2016–present)
  • Eastern Society of Pediatric Research; Abstract Reviewer (2014–present)
  • Pediatric Academic Society; Abstract Reviewer (2014–present)
  • Hindu cultural society of Western NY - Feeding the poor, Voluntary educational and cultural activities; Member/ Volunteer (2012–present)
  • Big Brother Big Sister Program - Brooklyn NY; Volunteer (2008–2011)
  • Good Samaritan Hospital: Division of Neonatology Clinical Observer (2008)
  • New York Methodist Hospital: Division of Nephrology Clinical Observer (2007–2008)
  • St. Peter's University Hospital and RWJ Hospital: General Surgery Observer (2007)
  • Free Immunization Camp for Children; Volunteer (2004–2007)

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UBMD Pediatrics
Division of Neonatology
1001 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14203
Phone: (716) 323-0260
Fax: (716) 323-0294
munmunra@buffalo.edu

This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.

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