Praveen K. Chandrasekharan MD, MS

Praveen Chandrasekharan

Praveen K. Chandrasekharan
MD, MS

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
pkchandr@buffalo.edu


Patient Care

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

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Education and Training:

  • Fellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, University at Buffalo (2015)
  • Residency, Pediatrics, Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center (2012)
  • Internship, Pediatrics, Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center (2010)
  • MS, Biomedical Informatics, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (2009)
  • Internship, Rajah Muthiah Medical College (2005)
  • MD, Medicine, Rajah Muthiah Medical College (2004)

Employment:

  • Associate Chief, Division of Neonatology (2023-present)
  • Director, Center for Developmental Biology of the Lung (CDBL) (2023-present)
  • Associate Professor of Pediatrics (2022-present)
  • Senior Research Scientist, PCRI, Research Foundation, University at Buffalo (2020-present)
  • Medical Director, Respiratory Therapy of NICU, Oishei Children‘s Hospital (2020-present)
  • Attending Physician, Neonatology, Oishei Children's Hospital (2015-present)
  • Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2018–2022)
  • Research Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2015–2018)
  • Research Assistant, Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center (2008–2009)
  • Research Assistant, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Health Related Professions (2008)
  • House Staff Physician, Gajanan Hospitals and Vishant Scans (2005–2007)
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Awards and Honors:

  • Physician of the year - awarded by Western New York Perinatal Bereavement Network (2023)
  • Pediatric Research - Biocommentary with highlights: From “A family of NICU graduates” to “A family of four” (2022)
  • Pediatric Research Podcast - Placental transfusion during neonatal resuscitation in a preterm model - https://apple.co/3SPdr4P (2022)
  • Top Doctor (Buffalo Spree) - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine 2022 (2022)
  • Young Investigator Award - American Academy of Pediatrics - Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (2021)
  • American Academy of Pediatrics - Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Travel Grant (2021)
  • American Pediatric Society/Society for Pediatric Research: Journeys and Frontiers in Pediatric Research Award (2020)
  • Pediatric Research: Early Career Investigator (2018)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program: Young Investigator Award 2018 (2018)
  • Eastern Society for Pediatric Research: Young Investigator Award Winner (2017)
  • UUP Honorarium for Contributions to the Department of Pediatrics (2016)
  • Eastern Society for Pediatric Research: Young Investigator Award Finalist (2016)
  • AAP Mid Atlantic Conference: Thomas Jefferson Honorarium and Speakership for Research in Neonatology (2015)
  • Eastern Society for Pediatric Research: Travel Award (2015)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Buswell Research Grant (2015)
  • Eastern Society for Pediatric Research: Young Investigator Award Finalist (2014)
  • Eastern Society for Pediatric Research: Travel Award (2014)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Thomas Frawley Research Fellowship Honorable Mention Award (2013)
  • Eastern Society for Pediatric Research: Travel Award (2011)
  • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Health Related Professions: Outstanding Academic Performance (2009)
  • Rajah Muthiah Medical College: Certificate of Merit (2004)

Research Expertise:

  • Apnea of prematurity
  • Congential diaphragmatic hernia
  • Feedback devices during resuscitation
  • Gas exchange and noninvasive method of assessing effective ventilation and chest compression
  • Inhaled nitric oxide
  • 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:

  • May 2021–April 2026
    Optimizing Chest Compressions for Bradycardia during Neonatal Resuscitation
    R01 - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $1,500,000
  • September 2022–June 2024
    Optimizing the duration of delayed umbilical cord clamping during preterm resuscitation using an asphyxiated model
    ZOLL Foundation
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator
    $80,000
  • August 2020–July 2023
    Improving Quality of Neonatal Resuscitation by Minimizing Interruptions
    K12 - Implementation Science - NHLBI
    Role: Principal Investigator
  • January 2020–December 2022
    Effects of Chest Compression in a Neonatal Model of Asphyxia Induced Bradycardia
    American Academy of Pediatrics - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $50,000
  • July 2020–July 2022
    A Novel Approach to Bradycardia during Preterm Neonatal Resuscitation Using an Ovine Model of Asphyxia
    ZOLL Foundation
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $50,000
  • July 2019–June 2021
    Optimizing Transition with Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping and Supplemental Oxygen during Preterm Resuscitation with Perinatal Asphyxia
    R03 - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $79,750
  • April 2016–March 2021
    Rochester-Buffalo Neonatal Research Group
    University of Rochester
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $300,025
  • January 2018–December 2019
    Optimizing Chest Compressions Targeting Gas Exchange and Hemodynamics in a Transitional Cardiac Arrest Model
    American Academy of Pediatrics
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $15,000
  • January 2017–January 2019
    Flush Volume and Epinephrine Pharmacokinetics
    American Academy of Pediatrics
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $50,000
  • July 2015–June 2018
    Placenta Transfusion in Preterm Resuscitation
    University at Buffalo: Dr. Henry C. and Bertha H. Buswell Fellowship
    Role: Principal Investigator

Journal Articles:

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Books and Book Chapters:

  • Chandrasekharan P, Lakshminrusimha S. (2023) Principles of Neonatology. In: Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn. Elsevier

Abstracts:

  • Kumar VH, Gugino SF, Koenigsknecht C, Chandrasekharan PK, Helman J, Lakshminrusimha S. (2016) Effects of Systemic Pyruvate on Cerebral and Systemic Hemodynamics in Newborn Lambs Following Asphyxial Cardiac Arrest. Circulation, (Nov) 17892-17892

Professional Memberships:

  • Eastern Society of Pediatric Research (2016–present)
  • Society for Pediatric Research: Fellows Section

Presentations:

  • "Resuscitation after birth and beyond in the Neonatal ICU – NALS or PALS?" Children's National - Neonatal Regional Seminar Series (2024)
  • "Advances In Neonatal Resuscitation Program Recommendations - Is It Expert or Evidence-Based?" Neonatology Seminar Series UIC (2023)
  • "Resuscitation after Birth in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit – NALS or PALS?" 2023 Controversies in Neonatal and Perinatal Clinical Care Conference - AAP District 6 (2023)
  • "Neonatal Resuscitation or Pediatric Advanced Life Support in babies admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit?" PICNIC - NYU (2022)
  • "A Dessert for Newborns Helps in the Management of Neonatal Hypoglycemia" Pediatric Grand Rounds (2021)
  • "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)
  • "Management of Neonatal Hypoglycemia - Let’s Use the Gel!" Pediatric Grand Rounds; Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center (2021)
  • "Resuscitation with an Intact Cord Enhances Pulmonary Vasodilation and Ventilation but Reduces Systemic Oxygen Toxicity and Oxygen Load in a Preterm Ovine Model" Top Science Webinar Series; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2020)
  • "Magnetic Resonance Imaging as a Tool to Evaluate the Extent of Brain Injury in Term and Preterm Ovine Models of Asphyxia" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; E-ESPR2020: 227 (2020)
  • "New Insights on Epinephrine Use during Resuscitation - Panelist" 3rd Annual Symposium on Neonatal Resuscitation; Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center (2019)
  • "Early Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure in Extremely Preterm Neonates: Characteristics, Mortality and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Neonatology Pulmonology: Surfactant, Steroids, and Experimental BPD (2019)
  • "Effect of Various Inspired Oxygen Concentrations on Pulmonary and Systemic Hemodynamics and Oxygenation during Resuscitation in a Transitioning Preterm Model" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Research from Early Career Investigators (2019)
  • "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)
  • "Factors Associated with Use, Survival and Neurodevelopment Outcome Following Inhaled Nitric Oxide Exposure in Extremely Preterm Infants" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Neonatalogy: Lung 2 (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 Use of 10x Genomics to Study the Effect on Progenitor Cells After Delayed Cord Clamping and Oxygen Exposure in a Preterm Ovine Model: A Pilot Study" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Genomics/Epigenomics: Epigenetics and Gene Expression (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)
  • "Use of iNO in the Neonatal Research Network" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Just Say No to iNO in Preterms. Really? (2019)
  • "Early Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure in Extremely Preterm Neonates: Characteristics, Mortality and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; Poster Session I (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)
  • "Factors Associated with Use, Survival and Neurodevelopment Outcome Following Inhaled Nitric Oxide Exposure in Extremely Preterm Infants" 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)
  • "The Use of 10x Genomics to Study the Effect on Progenitor Cells After Delayed Cord Clamping and Oxygen Exposure in a Preterm Ovine Model: A Pilot Study" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; Poster Session II (2019)
  • "The Utility of Monitoring Cerebral Regional Oxygen Saturation During Resuscitation in an Asphyxiated Preterm Lamb Model" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; Neonatal Neurology II (2019)
  • "How Do We Define Hypoglycemia and What is the Best Treatment Approach?" NEO Conference; Pediatrix Medical Group (2019)
  • "Change in Blood Volume with Delayed Cord Clamping in Asphyxia with Asystolic Cardiac Arrest" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2018)
  • "Effect of Sustained Inflation on Placental Transfusion and Hemodynamics in Asphyxia" 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 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)
  • "Asystolic Cardiac Arrest - Resuscitation with an Intact Cord is Associated with Low Pulmonary Blood Flow" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2018)
  • "Change in Blood Volume with Delayed Cord Clamping in Asphyxia with Asystolic Cardiac Arrest" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2018)
  • "Effect of Sustained Inflation on Placental Transfusion and Hemodynamics in Asphyxia" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (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)
  • "Please Don’t Sugar Coat it: Current Techniques and Strategies in Neonatal Hypoglycemia" Innovations in Neonatal Care; Mednax (2017)
  • "A Spoon Full of Sugar - Management of Asymptomatic Neonatal Hypoglycemia" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2017)
  • "Neonatal Hypoglycemia" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2017)
  • "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)
  • "Resuscitation with Delayed Cord Clamping in Asystolic Term Lambs" 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)
  • "Resuscitation with Delayed Cord Clamping in Asystolic Term Lambs" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2017)
  • "Dextrose Gel Means Newborns Get to Stay With Mom" Media Interview; The Epoch Times (2017)
  • "Local Heroes/NICU Doctors and Nurses" Media Interview and Feature; Buffalo Spree (2017)
  • "Effects of Systemic Pyruvate on Cerebral and Systemic Hemodynamics in Newborn Lambs Following Asphyxial Cardiac Arrest" Scientific Sessions; American Heart Association (2016)
  • "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)
  • "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)
  • "24/7 In-House Neonatology Attending Coverage: Is It All about Better Patient Care?" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2016)
  • "Does Use of Non-Invasive Ventilation Modes Impact Outcomes?" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Neonatal Respiratory Assessment/Support/Ventilation: NIV (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)
  • "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)
  • "Does Use of Non-Invasive Ventilation Modes Impact Outcomes?" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; Nephrology/Palliative (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)
  • "High-Flow Nasal Cannula on Neonatal Transport" Annual Conference; American Academy of Pediatrics (2015)
  • "Should We Monitor End-Tidal CO2 in The Delivery Room?" Neonatology Thruway Conference (2015)
  • "Continuous Capnography (End Tidal CO2) Monitoring During Neonatal Resuscitation" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Neonatal Resuscitation (2015)
  • "Hypothermia and Vasoreactivity in Asphyxiated Lambs" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (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)
  • "Hypothermia and Vasoreactivity in Asphyxiated Lambs" 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)
  • "Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) in Early Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) and Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure (HRF) in Preterm Infants" Neonatal Cardiopulmonary Biology Young Investigator‘s Forum (2014)
  • "Oxygen Saturation Index and Severity of Hypoxic Respiratory Failure" Neonatal Cardiopulmonary Biology Young Investigator‘s Forum (2014)
  • "Hemodynamic and Respiratory Variables with Resuscitation Adhering to Oxygen Saturation Guidelines from Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2014)
  • "Is Oxygen Saturation Index (OSI) a Valid Indicator of Neonatal Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure?" Annual Meeting; 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)
  • "Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) with Paralysis and Transient Impairment of Ventilation in Preterm Neonates" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2014)
  • "Significance of Apnea at Birth Following Cesarean Section Under General Anesthesia" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2014)
  • "Hemodynamic and Respiratory Variables with Resuscitation Adhering to Oxygen Saturation Guidelines from Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (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)
  • "Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) with Paralysis and Transient Impairment of Ventilation in Preterm Neonates" 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)
  • "Case Presentation - Addison‘s Disease" Anacon 2004 (2004)
  • "Variation in Brachial Artery - Part I" Anacon 1999 (1999)
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Service Activities:

  • National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering Special Emphasis Panel; Member (2023)
  • CTSA Collaborative Innovation Awards Review Meeting - National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences Special Emphasis Panel; Member (2022)
  • National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences Special Emphasis Panel; Member (2021)
  • 2020 AHA Guidelines Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care: Neonatal Content International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science with Treatment Recommendations; Peer Reviewer (2019–2020)
  • Easter Society of Pediatric Research Annual Conference: Pulmonology Platform Session; Moderator (2019)
  • Pediatric Academic Societies: Annual Meeting Poster Facilitator; Moderator (2018–2019)
  • BMJ Case Reports; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2018–present)
  • Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology; Associate Editor (2017–2022)
  • ‘Illustrative Neonatology by Satyan‘ App Designer and Publisher (2017–present)
  • Pediatric Research; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2017–present)
  • Auckland Medical Research Foundation; Grant Reviewer (2017)
  • Journal of Perinatal Medicine; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2017–present)
  • McMaster Online Rating of Evidence (MORE): Clinical Relevance Online Rating System; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2017–present)
  • Grant reviewer: Ad Hoc New Zealand - Auckland Medical Research Foundation; Peer Reviewer (2017–present)
  • Journal of Pediatrics; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2016–present)
  • Pediatric Pulmonology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2016–present)
  • Expert Opinion On Drug Safety; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2016–present)
  • American Journal of Perinatology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2016–present)
  • Early Human Development; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2016–present)
  • Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2016–present)
  • PLOS One; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2016–present)
  • Eastern Society for Pediatric Research: Annual Conference Research Poster Facilitator (2016)
  • Pediatric Academic Societies; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2016–present)
  • Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2015–2022)
  • Pediatrics (Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics); Ad Hoc Reviewer (2015–present)
  • Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center: Committee of Interns and Residents Elected Delegate (2010–2012)
  • Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center: Clinical Observer; Volunteer (2008–2009)
  • Dr. Ahmed‘s Office (New York, NY) Clinical Observer (2007–2008)
  • Maricopa Medical Center Clinical Observer (2007)
  • Maricopa Medical Center Clinical Observer (2007)
  • Dr. Ahmed‘s Office (New York, NY) Clinical Observer (2006–2007)
  • Rajah Muthiah Medical College: World Breast Feeding Week; Coordinator (2004)
  • Rajah Muthiah Medical College Department of Community Medicine: CME for Interns; Coordinator (2004)
  • Rajah Muthiah Medical College: Tsunami Relief Team (Cuddalore District); Volunteer (2004)
  • Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists: 21st Annual Conference; Organizing Committee Member (2000)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Resident Recruitment Committee Interviewer
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Core Curriculum Committee; Committee Member
  • Pediatric Academic Societies: Annual Meeting Abstracts (2015, 2018); Reviewer
  • Easter Society of Pediatric Research: Annual Conference Abstracts (2015, 2018); Reviewer

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Contact Information

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

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

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