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Professor Joe G. N. ‘Skip’ Garcia, MD, is a highly-renowned American physician-scientist and professor of medicine known for his work in pulmonary and critical care medicine, translational research, and genetic approaches to lung disease. Dr. Garcia currently serves as a professor and researcher at the University of Florida, including roles such as Associate Vice President for Research and Director of the Center for Inflammation Sciences and Systems Medicine (as of 2023).
Prior to this, Dr. Garcia held senior academic and leadership roles — including senior vice president for health sciences and endowed chair professor at the University of Arizona Health Sciences — and has been Professor of Medicine, Physiology, and related disciplines at several institutions. He is internationally recognized for his research on the genetic basis of lung disease, acute inflammatory lung injury and related biomarkers, and has authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications. His work has explored molecules such as eNAMPT as a DAMP (damage-associated molecular pattern) relevant to inflammatory lung disorders. Dr. Garcia is also an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine, reflecting his contributions to medical research, education, and training of physician-scientists.
Dr. Sonji Fatima (Daniel) Harold, EdD is a transformational leader, equity-centered scholar, and maternal–infant health advocate. With a professional foundation spanning trauma-informed education, early childhood innovation, and public health equity, Dr. Harold brings an interdisciplinary lens to advancing neonatal outcomes, particularly for historically marginalized communities. She is the Founder and CEO of S.A.B.R.E.E. Enrichment Academy, where she leads comprehensive initiatives aligned with maternal, fetal, and infant health justice, early STEM access, and resilience-based prevention frameworks. As a contributing medical journal author and policy advocate, her work integrates clinical insight, community-based implementation, and systems-level strategy to address disparities from the womb through early childhood. In her role with the Global Newborn Society, Dr. Harold is committed to strengthening international collaboration among neonatologists, researchers, and health systems leaders to promote evidence-based practice, equitable care standards, and sustainable global newborn health outcomes.
Professor Rachana Singh, MD, MS, is a noted physician-scientist and educator in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. She serves as Chief of the Division of Newborn Medicine and Program Director of the Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship at Tufts Medical Center, and she is a Professor of Pediatrics at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, where she combines clinical care with mentorship and research. Dr. Singh trained in Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in the United States after earning her medical degree from Baroda Medical College in India. She is deeply committed to supporting the health and development of newborns, particularly those born prematurely or with complex medical needs. Her work includes advancing neonatal clinical and translational research, improving long-term outcomes for infants, and educating the next generation of neonatal specialists.
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