Orlando daSilva
Affiliations
Associate Scientist, Division of Maternal, Fetal & Newborn Health, Children's Health Research Institute
Associate Professor, Departments of Paediatrics, Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Western University
Faculty Member, Division of Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine, Children's Hospital, London, Ontario
Research
Research Focus
Dr. da Silva is organizing and implementing a Breastfeeding/Nutrition Follow-up Clinic. This clinic will mentor mothers and babies through breastfeeding challenges post discharge and monitor breastfeeding rates of preterm infants in addition to optimizing nutrition support of this vulnerable population who have been discharged from our NICU.
Awards & Grants
Awards & Grants
Funding in support of "Enhancing Breast Milk Production with Domperidone in Mothers of Preterm Neonates (EMPOWER Trial)" – Awarded by Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR)
Contact
Phone: 519-685-8500, x65925
Email: odasilva [at] uwo [dot] ca