Dr. Rosemarie Bigsby

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Biography

Rosemarie Bigsby is a Clinical Professor Emeritus in Pediatrics and an experienced pediatric occupational therapist, focusing on improving outcomes for infants in the NICU. Her extensive research centers on the development of self-regulatory feeding competencies and the motor behaviors of preterm infants. She has a continued interest in evaluating how actions and facial expressions affect caregiver interactions with infants. Dr. Bigsby has been involved in numerous research projects that investigate fine and gross motor development in high-risk infants and has contributed to the formulation of developmental interventions for infants in the NICU. She has coauthored significant publications and textbooks, including the 'Developmental Therapeutic Interventions NICU' and has served in various advisory roles within the Occupational Therapy community. Dr. Bigsby has also been active in mentoring graduate students and professionals in neonatology and occupational therapy, focusing on integrating family-centered care into neonatal practices. Her contributions extend to standardizing competencies in developmental interventions and she continues to advocate for enhanced care practices in the NICU environment.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor Emeritus

2004-01-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Provided instruction and mentorship to master-level occupational therapy students, emphasizing development interventions in pediatric populations, specifically within NICU settings.

Awards

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Inaugural Pioneer Neonatal Therapy Award

2015-01-01
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AOTA Service Commendation

2007-01-01

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics