Michael Dunn, University of Toronto

Research

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Neonatology

Latest papers

Immediate delivery room interventions for prevention of preterm brain injury: An evidence-based review.
Seminars in fetal & neonatal medicine · 2026 · senior author
Randomized trial of occlusive wrap for heat loss prevention in preterm infants: neurodevelopmental outcome.
BMC pediatrics · 2026
Study protocol for the volume targeted mask ventilation versus pressure ventilation in preterm infants—the VOLT-trial
Frontiers in Pediatrics · 2026

All 47 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
Using Antibiotics Wisely - Development of National Neonatal Intensive Care Unit-specific Antimicrobial Stewardship Plan
CIHR · 2019 · Co-investigator
$478,736
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

47 publications.

01

Immediate delivery room interventions for prevention of preterm brain injury: An evidence-based review.

Abou Mehrem A, Dunn M

Seminars in fetal & neonatal medicine2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.siny.2026.101728 PMID: 41966870

02

Randomized trial of occlusive wrap for heat loss prevention in preterm infants: neurodevelopmental outcome.

Vincer MJ, Reilly MC, Vohra S, Rac VE, Bhaloo Z, Dunn M, Ferrelli K, Kiss A, Wimmer J, Zayack D, Soll R, Vermont Oxford Network HeLP Trial Study Group

BMC pediatrics2026

DOI: 10.1186/s12887-025-05678-6 PMID: 42638093

03

Study protocol for the volume targeted mask ventilation versus pressure ventilation in preterm infants—the VOLT-trial

Law BHY, Yaskina M, Davis PG, Polglase G, Dunn M, Mukerji A, Schmölzer GM

Frontiers in Pediatrics20261 citations

DOI: 10.3389/fped.2025.1743460

04

Remote Mentorship to Improve Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Use in the Ethiopian Neonatal Network.

Ehret DEY, Worku B, Demtse A, Eshete H, Metaferia G, Teketel A, Berta H, Hirpha M, Arega R, Saleeye M, Abdilehi MA, Solomon M, Morrow K, Edwards EM, Dunn M, Abayneh M

Pediatrics2025

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2024-067985 PMID: 40499927

05

Commentary on: Comparison of Bovine Lipid Extract Surfactant and Poractant Alfa Administered via LISA in Preterm Infants (28 + 0 to 34 + 6 Week) With Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Lemyre B, Dunn M

Pediatric pulmonology2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1002/ppul.71400 PMID: 41277287

06

Sustained Reduction in Severe Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Micropremature Infants: A Quality Improvement Intervention

Wong SE, Sampson L, Dunn M, Rolnitsky A, Ng E

Children20256 citations

DOI: 10.3390/children12030264

07

Severity of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Using a Contemporary Canadian Definition and Early Childhood Outcomes: A Population-Based Cohort Study

Mukerji A, Read B, Su Y-C, de Oliveira CB, Louis D, Makary H, Zwicker J, Thomas K, Dunn M, Shah PS

Journal of Pediatrics20255 citations

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2025.114763

08

The Triple Aim Quality Improvement Gold Standard Illustrated as Extremely Premature Infant Care.

Kaempf JW, Wang L, Dunn M

American journal of perinatology2024Senior author

DOI: 10.1055/a-2001-8844 PMID: 36539206

09

Late surfactant administration after 48 hours of age in preterm neonates with respiratory insufficiency: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Solís-García G, Elias S, Dunn M, Jasani B

Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition2024

DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2023-326333 PMID: 38071552

10

High inter-rater reliability between physicians and nurses utilising modified Downes' scores in preterm respiratory distress.

Ehret DEY, Demtse Gebremedhin A, Hadgu Berhe A, Hailu Y, Metaferia G, Kessler K, Kessler R, Dunn M, Golan A, Stavel M, Belava J, Horbar JD, Edwards EM, Worku B, Dunn M, Abayneh M

Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)2023

DOI: 10.1111/apa.16957 PMID: 37675588

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

Using Antibiotics Wisely - Development of National Neonatal Intensive Care Unit-specific Antimicrobial Stewardship Plan

Co-investigatorCIHR2019Project Grant

Principal investigators: Ting, Yuk Joseph; Shah, Prakeshkumar

Keywords: Antibiotic; Morbidity; Multi-Drug Resistance; Newborn; Preterm

$478,736

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

Improving Outcomes for Preterm Infants and their Families: A Canadian Collaborative Network

Co-investigatorCIHR2016Team Grant: Preterm Birth Network

Principal investigators: Shah, Prakeshkumar; Barrett, Jon; Lacaze-Masmonteil, Thierry; Chaillet, Nils; Foster, Jonathan; Joseph, K. S; McDonald, Sarah D; O'Brien, Karel; Pasquier, Jean Charles; Pechlivanoglou, Petros; Piedboeuf, Bruno; Robson, Kate; Shivananda, Sandesh; Synnes, Anne R

Keywords: Developmental Interventions; Economic Analysis; Knowledge Translation; Neonatology; Network; Obstetrics; Outcomes Improvement; Perinatal Health; Preterm Birth; Quality Improvement

$4,250,000

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

Frequent collaborators

Pediatrics
Department of Paediatrics
School of Engineering Technology
Medicine/Neurology
Pediatrics and Child Health
Clinical Developmental Psychology
Anesthesiology and Pain Management
Other

1 shared papers, latest 2022

Balpreet Singh

Pediatrics

1 shared papers, latest 2022

Ayman Abou Mehrem

Pediatrics

1 shared papers, latest 2026

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Neonatology Dear Professor Dunn, 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 "Immediate delivery room interventions for prevention of preterm brain injury: An evidence-based review." (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.] 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]

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Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

Immediate delivery room interventions for prevention of preterm brain injury: An evidence-based review.

Randomized trial of occlusive wrap for heat loss prevention in preterm infants: neurodevelopmental outcome.

Study protocol for the volume targeted mask ventilation versus pressure ventilation in preterm infants—the VOLT-trial

Remote Mentorship to Improve Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Use in the Ethiopian Neonatal Network.

Commentary on: Comparison of Bovine Lipid Extract Surfactant and Poractant Alfa Administered via LISA in Preterm Infants (28&#x2009;+&#x2009;0 to 34&#x2009;+&#x2009;6 Week) With Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Sustained Reduction in Severe Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Micropremature Infants: A Quality Improvement Intervention

Severity of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Using a Contemporary Canadian Definition and Early Childhood Outcomes: A Population-Based Cohort Study

The Triple Aim Quality Improvement Gold Standard Illustrated as Extremely Premature Infant Care.

Late surfactant administration after 48 hours of age in preterm neonates with respiratory insufficiency: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

High inter-rater reliability between physicians and nurses utilising modified Downes' scores in preterm respiratory distress.

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

Using Antibiotics Wisely - Development of National Neonatal Intensive Care Unit-specific Antimicrobial Stewardship Plan

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)

Improving Outcomes for Preterm Infants and their Families: A Canadian Collaborative Network

Frequent collaborators

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Eu-gene Ng

Sunita Vohra

Elizabeth Asztalos

Brigitte Lemyre

Vibhuti Shah

Vibhuti Shah

Deepak Louis

Jeannie Callum

Lani Lieberman

Orlando da Silva

Jaques Belik

Martin Offringa

Jill Zwicker

David Lee

Maryna Yaskina

Enas El Gouhary

Amit Mukerji

Kamini Raghuram

Thierry Lacaze-Masmonteil

Balpreet Singh

Ayman Abou Mehrem

Commentary on: Comparison of Bovine Lipid Extract Surfactant and Poractant Alfa Administered via LISA in Preterm Infants (28 + 0 to 34 + 6 Week) With Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.