Dr. Claudette Onyelobi

Biography

Claudette Onyelobi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She completed her BA at Johns Hopkins University and earned her MD from Ross University School of Medicine. Following her medical education, she undertaken a residency in Pediatrics at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital and later a Neonatology fellowship at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Onyelobi is dedicated to improving health outcomes for extremely preterm infants, specifically those born at 22-25 weeks gestation, and has become a staunch advocate for the care of these vulnerable populations. Her clinical focus includes leading a team in neonatal resuscitation and providing education to fellow providers. Research-wise, her work is centered on neurodevelopmental outcomes in extremely preterm infants, with interests in the effects of early brain injury, neuroprotective strategies, and collaborative efforts to develop tracking databases for monitoring health trends in early childhood. Dr. Onyelobi was recognized as a Centennial Scholar from 2021 to 2023 and served as the Iams-Tuffli lecturer in 2022, contributing to her field through clinical practice improvements and active participation in professional organizations.

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