As a board-certified pediatrician with a training in neonatology (Brown University), quantitative methods (Rutgers' School of Public Health) and strategic healthcare management (Rutgers' Business School) and passion for improving perinatal resuscitation (science, training, practice & delivery) as well as the outcomes and quality of life of preterm and sick newborns, Dr. Birju Shah systematically evaluates the human and system performance of newborn care in order to understand and identify potential modifiable factors for targeted interventions. Having over a decade of experience as an academic neonatologist at regional tertiary care centers, Dr. Shah dedicates his time to investigating and developing innovative strategies and tools for the complex challenges faced by neonates and their families as well as frontline healthcare providers and systems. His interests include clinical trials, evidence synthesis, and developing an educational curriculum in neonatal resuscitation in efforts to decrease neonatal mortality.