Expert Care for Newborns

The Division of Neonatology at UCSF is committed to clinical innovation, excellence in patient care and training of academic physicians. Four decades of innovative research and continuous refinement of our multi-disciplinary approach to clinical care has dramatically improved the survival of premature infants here at UCSF and around the world.

Our History of Firsts   Specialized Care   Intensive Care Nursery

Newborn Brain Research Institute

The Newborn Brain Research Institute was established in 2006 to promote investigation of injuries leading to intellectual disability and cerebral palsy.

  • Neuroscience
  • Neuropathology
  • Neurotherapy
  • Neurorepair

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Neuro-Intensive Care Nursery

The Neuro-Intensive Care Nursery, launched in 2008, is an interdisciplinary unit specializing in treating infants at risk of neurological injury.

  • Neuroimaging
  • Neuromonitoring
  • Neurotherapy
  • Dedicated Newborn Neurology
  • Individualized Developmental Care
  • Research (NBRI)

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Newborn Developmental Care

Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP) is a research based, systems based, education and consultation program. Training concentrates on the developmental needs of high risk and full-term newborns.

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NBRI Physician Job Opening

Physician-scientist for UCSF Newborn Brain Research Institute.

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