Seminars

Hitesh Deshmukh, MD, PhD - Chief, Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics—URMC

Dr. Deshmukh is a highly accomplished neonatologist, physician-scientist, and mentor whose research has advanced our understanding of neonatal lung development and immunity. His research focuses on the gut-lung axis in neonatal immunity, exploring how early-life factors—particularly gut bacteria—shape lung health and susceptibility to chronic respiratory diseases. His pioneering work has illuminated the impact of early antibiotic exposure on lifelong lung function and has influenced current neonatal care practices. He has been continuously funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and currently holds multiple R01 grants. In addition to his research and clinical work, Dr. Deshmukh is deeply committed to mentoring early-career physician-scientists. He moved to the University of Rochester in 2025 to become Chief of Neonatology.

Sponsored by NIH T32HL171029 Multidisciplinary Training in Pulmonary Research (PI’s: S. Georas and M. O’Reilly)

(*In-person attendance preferred; for Zoom link email Willard_Fuller@urmc.rochester.edu)

 Sep 16, 2025 @ 1:00 p.m.

 School of Medicine and Dentistry | Large Auditorium (2-6424)

Host: Pulmonary T32 Seminar Series