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In this episode of "The Incubator" at the NeoHeart conference, hosts Ben and Daphna interview Dr. Martina Steurer, a pediatric critical care specialist and neonatologist, and Dr. Shabnam Peyvandi, a pediatric cardiologist, both from UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.

The guests discuss their upcoming talks: Dr. Steurer on improving risk adjustment for neonatal cardiac surgery, and Dr. Peyvandi on factors influencing fetal brain development in congenital heart disease. They emphasize the importance of neurodevelopmental outcomes in cardiac care and the need to consider prenatal factors in risk assessment.

The conversation highlights the value of multidisciplinary collaboration in improving patient care. The guests share their experiences working together at UCSF, co-authoring papers, and how their partnership has enhanced both clinical practice and research. They also touch on their ongoing work regarding social determinants of health in cardiac outcomes.

The episode underscores the evolving focus on neurodevelopment in neonatal cardiac care and the benefits of cross-specialty collaboration.

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