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Valerie Chock is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University, where she specializes in Neonatology and serves as the Associate Chief of Clinical Research in the Division of Neonatal Developmental Medicine. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, followed by residencies and fellowships at UCSF and Stanford. Dr. Chock's research focuses on neonatal-perinatal medicine, particularly neurological monitoring and hemodynamic significance in critically ill infants, including those at risk for congenital heart disease and central nervous system injuries. She has spearheaded major clinical trials aimed at improving outcomes for preterm infants through innovative monitoring techniques using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). Dr. Chock has received numerous awards for her contributions to maternal and child health, along with several grants supporting her ongoing research in clinical epidemiology and neonatal health. In addition to her academic role, she also advises future medical scholars and oversees the Neonatology Fellowship Program at Stanford.
Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA
Serves as Professor of Pediatrics specializing in Neonatology.
Neonatology Fellowship Program • Palo Alto, CA
Oversaw the fellowship program in Neonatology.
Division Neonatal Developmental Medicine • Palo Alto, CA
Leads clinical research efforts in neonatal developmental medicine.
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