Nelly Padilla

I am a pediatrician specialized in neuroimaging. My expertise centers on unraveling the complexities of brain development in both preterm and term infants. My work is deeply rooted in identifying neuroimaging biomarkers, aiming to develop personalized interventions to support the neuropsychological development of these young patients. I have a keen interest in the emerging fields of consciousness and cognitive development in early life, with a vision to revolutionize neonatal care practices. My ultimate objective is to contribute to enhanced neonatal care strategies, ensuring better long-term health outcomes for these vulnerable infants.

I'm affilieted researcher at the Department of Women’s and Children’s health at the Karolinska Institutet. I hold two PhDs: one in Pediatrics and another in Biomedicine/Neuroscience. My expertise lies in exploring the intricacies of brain development in both preterm and term infants. I specialize in identifying neuroimaging biomarkers to create personalized interventions that support the neuropsychological development of these young patients. My aim is to help these infants and their families achieve a better quality of life through early diagnosis and early intervention using advanced technologies such as computational analyses, digital brains, and non-invasive brain stimulation. I am passionate about the emerging fields of consciousness and cognitive development in early life, with a vision to enhance neonatal care practices.

Every year I organize and teach at the PhD course "Early Child Development: “Extended Interactions Between Neural Networks, Body and Environment".