One of the earliest key clinical specialties in neonatology in China, founded on the neonatal ward established by Prof. Jin Hanzhen, one of the founders of Chinese neonatology. Today the department is a national hub for the diagnosis, treatment and research of critical neonatal and perinatal diseases.
Department Standing
National Key Clinical Specialty
One of the hospital's seven National Key Clinical Specialties — among the highest number of any children's specialty hospital in China.
Shanghai Municipal Key Medical Discipline
Recognized as a Shanghai Municipal Key Medical Discipline in Neonatology.
NHC Key Laboratory Host
Host institution of the NHC Key Laboratory of Neonatal Diseases (Fudan University).
Citywide Rescue & Screening Platforms
Shanghai Neonatal Consultation and Rescue Center, Shanghai Neonatal Clinical Quality Control Center, and Shanghai Neonatal Congenital Heart Disease Screening and Diagnosis Center.
Core Strengths
Extremely Preterm Infant Care
Integrated management of extremely preterm and very low birth weight infants — respiratory support, nutritional support, complication prevention and post-discharge follow-up.
Preterm Brain Injury Prevention
Research into cerebral white matter injury mechanisms, prevention and treatment techniques, and neonatal neurodevelopmental assessment and follow-up.
Critically Ill Neonate Treatment
Treatment of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, asphyxia resuscitation, neonatal shock, sepsis, necrotizing enterocolitis and persistent pulmonary hypertension.
Neonatal Genetic Diseases
Discovery of novel pathogenic genes, a genetic diagnostic platform, and gene therapy research for pediatric genetic diseases.
ECMO Life Support
Critical-care life-support platform including mechanical ventilation and ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation).
Human Milk Bank
Shanghai's first human milk bank for critically ill newborns, established in November 2017.
Clinical Research & National Impact
Expert Team
Prof. Chen Chao
Renowned neonatologist and President of the Chinese Neonatal Network (CHNN), co-chaired with Prof. Shoo K. Lee of the University of Toronto; long engaged in preterm brain injury and neurodevelopment research.
Prof. Zhou Wenhao
Co-Chair of the Chinese Neonatal Network and member of hospital leadership; focused on preterm neurodevelopment and genetic diagnosis and treatment of pediatric genetic diseases.
Prof. Jin Hanzhen
One of the founders of Chinese neonatology and founder of the hospital's neonatology specialty.
Address & Contact
Main Campus (Minhang)
No. 399 Wanyuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai.
Fenglin Outpatient Department
No. 130 Yixueyuan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai.
Website
ch.shmu.edu.cn — the hospital's official site for appointments and the latest announcements.