The Incubator

The Incubator
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The Incubator

A weekly discussion about new evidence in neonatal care and the fascinating individuals who make this progress possible. Hosted by Dr. Ben Courchia and Dr. Daphna Yasova Barbeau.

  1. 11 HR. AGO

    #278 - 🚀 Empowering NICU Nurses - Education and Community Through Social Media and Online Learning

    Send us a text In this special Tech Tuesday episode of The Incubator Podcast, Ben and Daphna sit down with Amanda Williams, a clinical nurse specialist and the creator of Amanda’s NICU Ed, an educational platform designed to support NICU nurses through social media and online courses. Amanda shares her journey from bedside nursing to becoming a key educator in the NICU space, highlighting how Instagram and other platforms have revolutionized the way neonatal professionals learn and connect. A...

    19 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    #277 – Dr. Robin Steinhorn – The highs and lows of a neonatologist’s career

    Send us a text In this special episode of The Incubator Podcast, done in collaboration with the California Association of Neonatologists for the upcoming Cool Topics in Neonatology conference, Ben and Daphna welcome Dr. Robin Steinhorn, a leader in neonatal medicine, alongside Dr. Denise Suttner. Dr. Steinhorn, the keynote speaker for Cool Topics 2025, shares insights from her storied career, reflecting on the highs, lows, and lessons that have shaped her journey. From groundbreaking research...

    43 min
  3. #276 - Rupa Fellows Friday – A fellow improving care for low- and middle-income countries (fr. Dr Amee Amin)

    JAN 29

    #276 - Rupa Fellows Friday – A fellow improving care for low- and middle-income countries (fr. Dr Amee Amin)

    Send us a text Welcome to the debut episode of Rupa’s Fellows Friday, a new series on The Incubator podcast, hosted by Dr. Srirupa Gopal. This series celebrates the incredible research and passion of neonatology fellows from around the globe. Our first guest, Dr. Amee Amin, a third-year neonatology fellow at Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH), shares her inspiring journey and groundbreaking work in global health. Dr. Amin discusses her diverse background—born in Kenya, raised in Tanzania, and tr...

    31 min

  4. JAN 26

    #275 – 🗞️ Neo News – Suspicious fractures in a Virginia NICU, One year after a denied abortion, and more!

    Send us a text As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

    1h 2m

  5. JAN 22

    #274 - Understanding the Role of Fatty Acids in Neonatal Nutrition ft. Dr. Camilia Martin

    Send us a text In this episode of The Incubator Podcast, hosts Ben and Daphna welcome Dr. Cami Martin, a renowned expert in neonatal nutrition. Dr. Martin shares her insights on the evolving landscape of neonatal nutritional care, highlighting the critical role of early nutrition in shaping long-term outcomes for preterm infants. With a wealth of experience in clinical research and bedside practice, Dr. Martin delves into the latest evidence-based strategies to optimize growth and development...

    42 min

  6. JAN 19

    #273 - 📑 Journal Club - The Complete Episode from January 19th 2024

    Send us a text In this week’s Journal Club, Ben and Daphna discuss six impactful studies shaping neonatal care. The conversation opens with a retrospective study exploring the timeline and factors influencing liberation from respiratory support in infants with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), offering valuable insights for parental counseling and care planning. A survey on enteral nutrition practices in U.S. NICUs highlights variability in feeding protocols and fortification strategie...

    1h 21m

  7. JAN 19

    #273 - [Journal Club Shorts] - 📌 Bemiparin for neonatal thrombosis: dosing and safety

    Send us a text Bemiparin in neonatal thrombosis: therapeutic dosing and safety. Sanchez-Holgado M, Sampedro M, Zozaya C, Permuy Romero C, Alvarez-Garcia P, La Banda-Montalvo L, Nieto C, Pellicer A.J Perinatol. 2024 Dec 16. doi: 10.1038/s41372-024-02200-1. Online ahead of print.PMID: 39681735 As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna...

    12 min

  8. JAN 19

    #273 - [Journal Club Shorts] - 📌 EBNEO SEGMENT - How to wean anti-seizure medications

    Send us a text EBNEO commentary: Reducing the percentage of surviving infants with acute symptomatic seizures discharged on anti-seizure medication. Barber D, Chang J.Acta Paediatr. 2025 Feb;114(2):456-457. doi: 10.1111/apa.17529. Epub 2024 Dec 4.PMID: 39630589 No abstract available. Reducing the percentage of surviving infants with acute symptomatic seizures discharged on anti-seizure medication. Nangle AM, He Z, Bhalla S, Bullock J, Carlson A, Dutt M, Hamrick S, Jones P, Piazza A, Va...

    20 min
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A weekly discussion about new evidence in neonatal care and the fascinating individuals who make this progress possible. Hosted by Dr. Ben Courchia and Dr. Daphna Yasova Barbeau.

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    The Incubator
  • Creator
    Ben Courchia & Daphna Yasova Barbeau
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    568
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    © 2025 CATO NEONATAL INNOVATIONS INC.
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