The Centre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation

See you at Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2026 in Boston! The CSAR / Research4Babies team is on the way to Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting 2026 in Boston, and we are excited to share a strong lineup of presentations, sessions, and posters. If you are attending PAS - come find us! 🔬 Featured Sessions PAS Ticketed Event Neonatal Resuscitation 2026: Beyond the Basics 🗓 Friday, April 24, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM – 1:35 PM ET📍 Convention Center: 109 West Georg Schmölzer will be

Some weeks stand out—and this was definitely one of them for the CSAR / Research4Babies team. 🧪 HiLo Trial milestones We were delighted to welcome the team at Université de Sherbrooke as they officially began recruitment for the HiLo Trial. Expanding our network of engaged and committed sites is key to the success of this important study. At the same time, we reached an incredible milestone:1,150 out of 1,200 patients recruited 🎉 This brings us very close to completing one

From bench to bedside: translating physiology into clinical trials Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at birth remains one of the most critical—and challenging—situations in neonatal care. While only a small proportion of newborns require CPR, the outcomes are sobering: mortality remains high, and survivors often face significant neurological injury. This blog highlights an important journey in neonatal resuscitation research— the development and translation of chest compres

I am delighted to share some fantastic news from our team at CSAR: Marwa Ramsie has successfully passed her PhD Candidacy Exam —a major milestone that marks her transition to independent doctoral research. \A focused and impactful PhD program Marwa’s PhD work centers on vasopressin as a potential alternative to epinephrine during neonatal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) . Her research addresses a critical gap in neonatal resuscitation science, combining rigorous physiolo

Reflections, gratitude, and lasting impressions The educational tour through Pakistan was an intense, rewarding, and deeply meaningful experience. Over several days, I had the privilege of engaging with clinicians, nurses, educators, and leaders across multiple institutions in Karachi and Lahore, all united by a shared commitment to improving outcomes for newborn infants. Education, exchange, and collaboration The program focused on neonatal resuscitation and respiratory sup

Final stops: leadership, learning, and lasting connections The educational tour through Pakistan concluded with two meaningful and impactful visits in Lahore , bringing together academic leadership, bedside care, and practical discussions on neonatal respiratory support. Fatima Jinnah Medical University Our first visit was to Fatima Jinnah Medical University , where we were warmly received by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Khalid Masood Gondal . The visit included the inaugur

Lahore: focused discussion, hands-on learning, and bedside exchange The educational tour continued on Thursday in Lahore , beginning with a compact, highly interactive meeting held at the Pearl Continental Hotel . Around 70 participants joined for a day dedicated to practical, evidence-informed neonatal respiratory care. Thursday: Conference and Workshops The program covered key themes across the continuum of care, including: Oxygen use at birth Neonatal resuscitation Nasal C

Grand Rounds, global trials, and closing the Karachi chapter Part 3 of the educational tour brought us to Aga Khan University Hospital , where the program was expertly organized and hosted by Dr. Ali Hussain and Dr. Waqar Khowaja . It was particularly meaningful to reconnect with Dr. Ali Hussain , a former neonatal fellow who trained in Edmonton, underscoring the strength of long-standing international training links and collaborations. Weekly Grand Rounds: from evidence to

Connecting practice, evidence, and experience across institutions Part 2 of the educational tour through Pakistan took us to two outstanding clinical centers, each offering a unique perspective on neonatal care while sharing a common commitment to improving outcomes for newborns. Stop 1: Liaquat National Hospital The first visit of the day was to Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College and was expertly organized by the local team. We met with an engaged and highly expe

Learning together to strengthen neonatal care Today marked the beginning of an inspiring educational tour through Pakistan. I had the privilege of visiting the Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology , where I received a very warm welcome from Dr. Rehan , Dr. Raza , and their dedicated multidisciplinary team. I was invited by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare to join them for a week of education focused on neonatal resuscitation and non-invasive respiratory support, includi