Catherine K. Muhumuza, MD
Areas of expertise: Neonatal-perinatal medicine
About Catherine K. Muhumuza, MD
Titles
Attending Neonatologist
Certifications
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine – American Board of Pediatrics
Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics
Research Interests
The role of inflammatory cytokines in brain injury in very low birth weight infants. 'Intrauterine Infection in neonatal brain injury' - investigating the role of intrauterine ureaplasma infection and neurological outcome. Relationship of placental fetal vasculitis and cytokines to IVH / white matter damage in very low birthweight infants. Morbidity in breastfed vs. bottle-fed infants. Family planning and antenatal awareness for teenage mothers.
Education & training
Medical Degree
MD - Makerere University Medical School, Kampala, Uganda
Internship
Pediatrics - Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, Bronx, NY
Residency
Pediatrics - Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, Bronx, NY
Fellowship
Neonatology - University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD