Public Presentation for PhD Thesis Defense from Marwa Ramsie on June 1 @ 1pm Mountain Time

PhD Defense Presentation - Marwa Ramsie June 1 @ 1pm - Registration Link

Public Presentation for PhD Thesis Defense: "Efficacy of Various Routes of Vasopressin Administration During Neonatal Resuscitation"

The Centre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation (CSAR) and Research4Babies.org are proud to announce the Public Presentation for the PhD Thesis Defense of Marwa Ramsie:

“Efficacy of Various Routes of Vasopressin Administration During Neonatal Resuscitation”

Neonatal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) remains one of the most challenging and time-critical interventions in medicine. Despite advances in neonatal care, outcomes for newborn infants requiring chest compressions and medications in the delivery room remain poor. Current international resuscitation guidelines recommend epinephrine as the primary medication during neonatal CPR; however, increasing experimental evidence suggests that vasopressin may represent a promising alternative.

Over the course of her PhD research, Marwa Ramsie explored how different routes of vasopressin administration influence resuscitation outcomes during neonatal cardiac arrest. Her work examined important physiological and translational questions related to drug delivery during neonatal CPR, including the speed and effectiveness of achieving return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), cardiovascular recovery, and organ perfusion.

Marwa has already established herself as an emerging leader in neonatal resuscitation research. During her graduate training, she has authored and co-authored 15 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals, including Pediatric Research, Scientific Reports, and Resuscitation Plus. Her work has been recognized nationally and internationally through several prestigious awards, including the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master’s (CGRS-M) and awards at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting.

This research contributes to a growing body of international work investigating innovative approaches to improve outcomes for newborn infants experiencing severe birth asphyxia. The findings may help inform future neonatal resuscitation strategies and guide the development of clinical trials evaluating vasopressin in the delivery room.

Marwa’s thesis represents years of dedication, collaboration, and scientific rigor across bench-top, translational, and neonatal resuscitation research environments. Her work highlights CSAR’s continued commitment to advancing evidence-based neonatal resuscitation practices and improving outcomes for vulnerable newborn infants worldwide.

We congratulate Marwa Ramsie on this outstanding achievement and wish her continued success in her future academic and clinical career.

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