Our current fellows are the heart of the Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship at Tufts Medical Center. They play a vital role as frontline clinicians and educators in our NICU, gaining hands-on experience managing complex cases while developing their skills in research and teaching. Learn more about the talented fellows who are shaping the future of newborn care.
Originally from Montreal, Canada, Bianca is excited to join the neonatal-perinatal fellowship program. Her academic interests include neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), brain development, and advancing equitable care through research on social determinants of health in the NICU. She is passionate about combining clinical care with research to improve outcomes for newborns and their families. Outside of the NICU, she enjoys baking, exploring local cafes and traveling.
Trinita was born and raised in Chennai, India and completed medical school at Tbilisi State Medical University at Tbilisi, Georgia. Trinita fell in love with neonatology during her residency at the Brooklyn Hospital, NY. She's an avid restaurant hunter and has a major sweet tooth. She loves to bake, do flying yoga and build Lego!
Dr. Chen Lin was raised in the Dominican Republic, where she earned her medical degree from Universidad Iberoamericana. She went on to complete her pediatric residency at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx, New York. Dr. Chen Lin’s clinical interests include antibiotic stewardship, pulmonary outcomes, and addressing social disparities in the NICU. Outside of medicine, she enjoys cultivating a variety of plants, exploring new cuisines, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Dr. Sitner-Medvedovsky was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She completed her medical school training at St. George's University and her pediatric residency at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Her research interests include pain management strategies, neurodevelopment and nutrition. Outside of the NICU, she enjoys playing tennis, reading historical fiction and exploring new restaurants
Dr. Talebiyan grew up in Tehran, where she earned her medical degree and completed her pediatric residency and neonatology fellowship. She later served as a faculty neonatologist before moving to the United States to pursue research in neonatal nutrition at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Her primary areas of interest include optimizing early feeding practices and nutrition in preterm infants, with a focus on growth, brain development, and prevention of necrotizing enterocolitis. She is passionate about improving feeding strategies in the NICU and translating evidence-based care into practice to enhance outcomes for the most vulnerable newborns. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, listening classical music, and spending time with her husband and two children. She also finds great joy in volunteering as a math tutor for elementary school students.
Chioma enjoys indoor activities especially cooking native delicacies and spending time with her children and husband.
Infectious diseases, medical education and telemedicine.
Dr. Kumar was born in London, England and completed undergraduate studies at Queen Mary University of London. He went on to complete medical school at St. Matthew’s University in the Cayman Islands. He obtained pediatric residency training at Brooklyn Hospital, NY and recently practiced general pediatrics in Columbia, South Carolina. He is looking forward to bringing his extensive background and knowledge into the world of Neonatology. Away from work he enjoys soccer and spending time with family.
When not at work, Elisabeth enjoys spending time with her husband, exploring the outdoors, and long-distance running. In the past, she has completed several Ironman triathlons.
Social determinants of health and nutrition.
