Dr. Christiana Oji Mmuo

Biography

Christiana Oji-Mmuo is an Associate Professor of Medicine (Clinical Educator) at Dell Medical School with a focus on neonatal-perinatal medicine. She has a rich and diverse professional background that spans Africa, Europe, and North America. She received her medical degree from the University of Ilorin in Nigeria in 2004. After completing her pediatric fellowship training, she worked for nine years as a neonatology faculty member at Penn State Children’s Hospital in Hershey, Pennsylvania, before relocating to Austin in 2023. Her extensive clinical research expertise includes managing neonatal pain, stress, and drug withdrawal. Dr. Oji-Mmuo is committed to addressing complex neonatal conditions with compassionate care and has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles. She is deeply invested in the realms of academic clinical medicine and graduate medical education, and her dedication to mentorship has guided many young medical professionals in their careers, fostering a new generation of health care leaders. Additionally, she is active in local and national medical societies, including the Society for Pediatric Research, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Society for Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, and Women in Neonatology, holding a committee appointment in the AAP’s Section on International Medical Graduates. With her unique international perspective and unwavering commitment to excellence, Dr. Oji-Mmuo continues to make significant contributions to the field of neonatology.

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