#001 – A fellow improving care for low- and middle-income countries (fr. Dr Amee Amin)

Welcome to the debut episode of Rupa’s Fellows Friday, a new series on The Incubator podcast, hosted by Dr. Srirupa Gopal. This series celebrates the incredible research and passion of neonatology fellows from around the globe. Our first guest, Dr. Amee Amin, a third-year neonatology fellow at Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH), shares her inspiring journey and groundbreaking work in global health.Dr. Amin discusses her diverse background—born in Kenya, raised in Tanzania, and trained in India, the UK, and the US—and how it shaped her dedication to improving neonatal care in low-resource settings. She highlights her recent project: developing and implementing a low-cost continuous respiratory rate monitor designed for use in neonatal intensive care units in low- and middle-income countries. This innovative device, created in collaboration with Rice University, uses sensors to measure respiratory rates accurately and affordably, empowering healthcare providers with vital tools in resource-constrained settings.The conversation also delves into the challenges of conducting global health research during fellowship, the importance of mentorship, and Dr. Amin’s transformative experiences working in Malawi and presenting at the Tiny Feet Big Steps conference in Tanzania. This inspiring episode highlights the power of passion, collaboration, and innovation in neonatology. Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: [email protected]. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below.Enjoy!