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Preterm Infants
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Premature Infants
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Phototherapy
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Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Neonatal Nutrition
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Surfactant Administration
Hyperbilirubinemia
Food Insecurity
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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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Does the latest Cochrane evidence finally tip the balance in favor of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in preterm infants? In this VON Grand Rounds follow-up episode, Ben sits down with Dr. Roger Soll and Dr. Souvik Mitra to review... more

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Neonatal sepsis physiology, steroids, vasopressors, and moms.gov. A full week on The Incubator Journal Club.

Adrianne and Nim open with a retrospective study from Toronto challenging the assumption that hypoxemic respiratory failur... more

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In this episode of Neo News, Ben and Eli discuss the federal government's Mother's Day press conference and the launch of moms.gov, a new website aimed at supporting new and expecting mothers. They examine what the administration go... more

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In this double-blind randomized controlled trial, Adrianne and Nim examine whether norepinephrine outperforms dopamine as a first-line vasoactive agent in neonates with fluid-refractory septic shock. The primary outcome, shock rever... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Patrick McNamara
Division head at the University of Iowa; co-chair of AANDD
University of Iowa
Episode: #449 - What Do Division Heads Think About the Shortened Fellowship Proposal?
Dr. Sarah Taylor
Division head at Yale Neonatal Division
Yale University
Episode: #449 - What Do Division Heads Think About the Shortened Fellowship Proposal?
Joseph Kaempf
Neonatologist
Portland, Oregon (Providence Health System)
Episode: #448 - Are NICU Outcomes Actually Getting Better Over Time? (ft Dr. Joseph Kaempf)
Joe Sachs
Emergency medicine doctor in Los Angeles and chief screenwriter for The Pitt
The Pitt (TV show)
Episode: #447 - [Neo News] - 📌 - Why Are Doctors Flocking to HBO Max's The Pitt?
Cindy McEvoy
Author cited in discussion; expert on extended CPAP in preterm infants
Episode: #447 - [Journal Club] - 📌 Does Extended CPAP Reduce Intermittent Hypoxemia in Stable Preterm Infants?
Shyam Sathanandam
Pediatric interventional cardiologist, chief of Cardiovascular Medicine and co-director of the Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute
Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami
Episode: #446 - Is Bedside Transcatheter PDA Closure Ready for Your NICU?
Katsumi Mitsuno
Professor, Japan (expert guest)
University affiliation mentioned in episode
Episode: #445 - 📑 Journal Club - The Complete Episode from May 30th 2026
Katsumi Mizuno
Professor of Pediatrics, Showa Medical University; neonatologist
Showa Medical University
Episode: #445 - What Can Japan Teach Us About Treating Human Milk Fortifier as a Drug? (Part 2)
Melinda Elliott
Chief Medical Officer, Prolacta Bioscience; neonatologist
Prolacta Bioscience
Episode: #445 - What Can Japan Teach Us About Treating Human Milk Fortifier as a Drug? (Part 2)

Hosts

Ben Courchia
Host of The Incubator; frequent moderator and interviewee; associated with clinical education and neonatal care discussions.
Daphna Yasova Barbeau
Co-host of The Incubator; frequent interviewer and contributor on neonatal care topics and journal clubs.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 288 ratings
  • Jr neo attending

    I have been listening to the Incubator in various forms (board review, journal club, and recently the podcasts covering PAS as I was not able to join) for several years now— I continue to find it helpful with staying up to date with current topics/ controversies, learning historical context behind disease processes (I particularly loved the episode on HIE and therapeutic hypothermia), reviewing physiology,.. you name it. Thank you Daphna and Ben for providing such an easily accessible forum tha... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gools80
    United States2 months ago
  • NICU Pharmacist

    I am a NICU pharmacist who rounds at the bedside with providers. This podcast has allowed me to introduce possible changes in practice to our team and helps me stay up to date with new literature.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NICURx
    United States2 years ago
  • Please edit!

    I’m so happy there’s a podcast for this, but these episodes are wayyyy too long, and the guests just ramble on. Please find a way to edit these conversations down. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    christineells
    United States2 years ago
  • Just fabulous!

    I am a Veterinarian from Melbourne, Victoria over in Australia. Currently on maternity leave after having my first baby. I stumbled upon your podcast as a way of trying to keep my brain active during this season of life as I’m at home with my little man. I love him so much but he’s not a great conversationalist (only 15 weeks) and having your podcast playing whilst I’m driving or hanging out at home has helped me in so many ways. I’ve always pondered a switch to medicine in a human sense (I’m cu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VetSarah92
    Australia3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Great information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Awesome,Great,Amazing
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate concise, evidence-based summaries that help them stay current on NICU literature.
Guests are consistently high-caliber, with real-world relevance and engaging discussions.
The journal-club format is a hit for practical bedside takeaways and literature synthesis.

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#440 - 🔵 [PAS 2026] - What Does It Take to Build a World-Class NICU From the Ground Up?
Q: As division chief, what are some of the things you are looking for to get out of a conference like this?
A focus on collaborative research, ongoing trials, and practical work plans that translate into real improvements in neonatal care, along with opportunities to engage with investigators and sponsors.
#449 - What Do Division Heads Think About the Shortened Fellowship Proposal?
Q: What are the main operational risks if a two-year fellowship reduces exposure for third-year fellows who function as junior attendings?
The group argues that reduced exposure could destabilize NICU operations, increase burnout, and necessitate more attendings or APPs while potentially lowering care quality and confidence among new faculty.
#448 - Are NICU Outcomes Actually Getting Better Over Time? (ft Dr. Joseph Kaempf)
Q: What is the next frontier in neonatal quality improvement and why might traditional models be insufficient?
The guest argues that traditional driver diagrams and the Model for Improvement are not scaling well and are too time-consuming; augmented intelligence, when used with human oversight, can rapidly inform driver diagrams, data collection, and feedback to enable quicker, ongoing improvements and a true culture of learning.
#447 - [Neo News] - 📌 - Why Are Doctors Flocking to HBO Max's The Pitt?
Q: You interviewed one of the key brains behind The Pitt, Dr. Joe Sachs; what did you learn about his involvement and the show's origins?
I had the amazing opportunity to interview Dr. Joe Sachs, the chief screenwriter for The Pitt and a veteran emergency medicine physician, and learned how his experience in EDs informed the show's realistic portrayal and how his prior work on ER influenced its development; this interview is shaping our understanding of the show's authenticity and its narrative approach.
#437 - 🔵 [PAS 2026] - Is Cell Therapy for Neonatal Brain Injury Finally Within Reach? (ft. Dr. Atul Malhotra)
Q: But what will you tell these people who are losing hope of seeing anything meaningful that they can actually use at the bedside to help their patients?
Dr. Malhotra replied that progress is a slow burn, with ongoing randomized trials and comparative effectiveness research, and that while results may take time, the field is gradually coalescing toward meaningful bedside improvements within the next five years as studies mature.

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Two neonatology-focused hosts guide a weekly, evidence-driven discussion about the latest neonatal care research and the people shaping the field. Episodes mix journal-club style analyses of new papers with interviews and real-world insights from researchers, clinicians, recruiters, and conference organizers. A notable strength is the blend of rigorous literature reviews with practical takeaways for bedside care, program development, and policy, often flavored by sponsor messaging from industry partners. The show stands out for bringing together clinical experts, operational leaders, and families to contextualize complex neonatal topics in an approachable way, making it useful for clinicians seeking up-to-date evidence and for stakeholders ... more

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5. Cindy McEvoy
6. Shyam Sathanandam
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