During the Pediatric Grand Rounds, I had the opportunity to attend a presentation closely related to my own PhD research on the diagnostic and prevention of severe neonatal infections. The speaker, Dr. Alasteir Fung, is currently pursuing a PhD in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research at the Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation. His research aims to develop a prediction model for infant hospitalization by utilizing clinical features assessed by community health workers during home visits in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
In my own project, I am focusing on metabolic profiles. By exploring the potential of metabolic profiles, I aim to contribute to the development of more targeted and effective strategies for managing neonatal infections, ultimately improving the health outcomes of this vulnerable population.