Balpreet Singh, Dalhousie University

Research

Premature Infant

Latest papers

Intranasal fentanyl to reduce pain intensity associated with retinopathy of prematurity screening in preterm infants: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
BMC pediatrics · 2026
Intermediate vs. High Oxygen Saturation Targets in Preterm Infants: A National Cohort Study
Neonatology · 2025
Non Breast-Milk-Fed Very Preterm Infants Are at Increased Risk of Iron Deficiency at 4-6-Months Corrected Age: A Retrospective Population-Based Cohort Study.
Nutrients · 2024

All 13 publications

Latest funding

Post-extubation pressures on non-invasive respiratory support in preterm neonates: A prospective comparative effectiveness research study
CIHR · 2023 · Co-investigator
$367,199
The WHEAT International Trial: WithHolding Enteral feeds Around red cell Transfusion to prevent necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm neonates: an international, multi-centre, randomized controlled trial.
CIHR · 2020 · Principal investigator
$2,135,691
Respiratory management of extremely preterm neonates: Evidence generation and implementation by comparative effectiveness research (CER) using real world data (RWD) from a practice-based research network (PBRN)
CIHR · 2018 · Co-investigator
$451,352

All 4 grants and awards

13 publications.

01

Intranasal fentanyl to reduce pain intensity associated with retinopathy of prematurity screening in preterm infants: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

McCord H, Disher T, Promelle V, Mitra S, Singh B, Bruce C, Peckham C, Neil E, Campbell-Yeo M

BMC pediatrics2026

DOI: 10.1186/s12887-026-07328-x PMID: 42458331

02

Intermediate vs. High Oxygen Saturation Targets in Preterm Infants: A National Cohort Study

Taylor RS, Singh B, Mukerji A, Dorling J, Alvaro R, Lodha A, El-Naggar W, Yoon EW, Shah PS, Investigators OBOTCNN

Neonatology20259 citations

DOI: 10.1159/000540278

03

Non Breast-Milk-Fed Very Preterm Infants Are at Increased Risk of Iron Deficiency at 4-6-Months Corrected Age: A Retrospective Population-Based Cohort Study.

Power G, Morrison L, Kulkarni K, Barr H, Campbell-Yeo M, Singh B, Stratas A, Landry C, Higgins M, Ghotra S

Nutrients2024

DOI: 10.3390/nu16030407 PMID: 38337690

04

Accuracy of reticulocyte hemoglobin for diagnosing iron deficiency in former very preterm infants: a population-based cohort study.

Barr H, Kulkarni K, Singh B, Sandila N, Morrison L, Beach L, Ghotra S

Frontiers in pediatrics2023

DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1281513 PMID: 38054186

05

Evaluation of a Modified SBAR Report to Physician Tool to Standardize Communication on Neonatal Transport

Shahid S, Thabane L, Marrin M, Schattauer K, Silenzi L, Borhan S, Singh B, Thomas C, Thomas S

American Journal of Perinatology202214 citations

DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1715524

06

Poractant alfa versus bovine lipid extract surfactant: prospective comparative effectiveness study

Lemyre B, Lacaze-Masmonteil T, Shah PS, Bodani J, Doucette S, Dunn M, Louis D, Monterrosa L, Mukerji A, Schmölzer GM

Journal of Perinatology20225 citations

DOI: 10.1038/s41372-022-01346-0

07

Epidemiology of thrombosis in Canadian neonatal intensive care units.

El-Naggar W, Yoon EW, McMillan D, Afifi J, Mitra S, Singh B, da Silva O, Lee SK, Shah PS, Canadian Neonatal Network Investigators

Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association2020

DOI: 10.1038/s41372-020-0678-1 PMID: 32385393

08

Probiotics for preterm infants: A National Retrospective Cohort Study.

Singh B, Shah PS, Afifi J, Simpson CD, Mitra S, Dow K, El-Naggar W, Canadian Neonatal Network Investigators

Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association2019First author

DOI: 10.1038/s41372-019-0315-z PMID: 30692619

09

Pharmacological Treatments for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.

Disher T, Gullickson C, Singh B, Cameron C, Boulos L, Beaubien L, Campbell-Yeo M

JAMA pediatrics2019

DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2018.5044 PMID: 30667476

10

Automated versus manual control of inspired oxygen to target oxygen saturation in preterm infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Mitra S, Singh B, El-Naggar W, McMillan DD

Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association2018

DOI: 10.1038/s41372-017-0037-z PMID: 29296004

Post-extubation pressures on non-invasive respiratory support in preterm neonates: A prospective comparative effectiveness research study

Co-investigatorCIHR2023Project Grant

Principal investigators: Mukerji, Amit; Jain, Amish; Shah, Prakeshkumar; Sidhu, Amneet

Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness Research; Extubation Failure; Non-Invasive Respiratory Support; Post-Extubation Pressures; Preterm Neonates

$367,199

The WHEAT International Trial: WithHolding Enteral feeds Around red cell Transfusion to prevent necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm neonates: an international, multi-centre, randomized controlled trial.

Principal investigatorCIHR2020Project Grant

Principal investigators: Dorling, Jon; Gale, Chris; Singh, Balpreet

Keywords: Premature Infant

$2,135,691

Respiratory management of extremely preterm neonates: Evidence generation and implementation by comparative effectiveness research (CER) using real world data (RWD) from a practice-based research network (PBRN)

Co-investigatorCIHR2018Project Grant

Principal investigators: Shah, Prakeshkumar; Mohammad, Khorshid; Mukerji, Amit; Piedboeuf, Bruno

Keywords: Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Hypothesis Evaluation; Mechanical Ventilation; Ncpap; Nippv; Preterm; Real World Data; Respiratory Management; Severe Neurological Injury

$451,352

Does bovine lactoferrin (bLF) improve morbidity-free survival and severe retinopathy in very low birthweight infants? The Lactoferrin Infant Feeding Trial (LIFT).

Co-investigatorCIHR2016Project Grant

Principal investigators: Asztalos, Elizabeth V; Barrington, Keith J; Lodha, Abhay K; Tarnow-Mordi, William

Keywords: Bovine Lactoferrin; Neonatal Morbidities; Neonatal Survival; Preterm Infants

$1,185,750

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Applying for

Paper to mentionMention their CIHR grant from 2020

Subject: Prospective PhD student: Premature Infant Dear Professor Singh, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Intranasal fentanyl to reduce pain intensity associated with retinopathy of prematurity screening in preterm infants: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your CIHR-funded project "The WHEAT International Trial: WithHolding Enteral feeds Around red cell Transfusion to prevent necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm neonates: an international, multi-centre, randomized controlled trial." (2020), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]