Fellow
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Madison, WI, United States
My name is Henry Zapata. I am a third year NICU fellow at the University of Wisconsin Madison. Throughout my fellowship I've been doing basic science and translational research focused on Co-localization of angiotensin and Transferrin Receptors via Multiligand Receptor Megalin in Growth-Restricted Fetal Sheep Kidneys. I have a strong interest in adapting new evidence into clinical practice and improving respiratory outcomes in the NICU which led to implementation of aerosolized surfactant as part of an expanded access (AERO-03) in our NICU. Soon to start a multicenter randomized trial on evaluating Surfactant Administration Through Laryngeal or Supraglottic Airways (SALSA) versus InSure technique.
Related to my research interest is the prevention and treatment of anemia in premature and/or SGA infants with prolonged NPO status, specifically surgical neonates with gastroschisis. I worked with a multidisciplinary team including pediatric surgery, neonatologist, nutritionist, and pharmacist to establish clinical guidelines for implementation of Erythropoietin and IV iron infusion in the Level IV NICU.
Finally, I have a strong interest in global health. I am a co-investigator for a global health research. In March 2021 we won a 50K Global Health Seed Grant on a research project titled: "New algorithm to detect critical congenital heart disease at different altitudes".
Friday, September 30, 2022
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM CT