Through collaboration, we are helping to improve the long-term outcomes of children requiring intensive medical care during the neonatal period.

The CNFUN is made up of neonatal and perinatal follow-up programs in Canada and their multidisciplinary team members. It was developed in liaison with the Canadian Neonatal Network (CNN) to facilitate collaboration in research, integrated data collection, knowledge translation and improve care delivery and quality.

Apply for institutional or individual membership:

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Reach out for more information about CNFUN:

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We are dedicated to providing helpful data and resources to our partners.

All research proposals requesting the use of the CNFUN research database are reviewed by the CNFUN Steering Committee to ensure the feasibility, integrity and appropriateness of the research question with the CNFUN mission and guiding principles.

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Find useful resources for research and review:

Resources

Events

Upcoming Engagement Rounds 2024-2025

  • Wednesday December 11th 2024 at 4-5PM EST
    • Guest speaker: Dr. Satvinder Ghotra, Department of Pediatrics at Dalhousie University.
    • The subject: Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in preterm children.
  • Wednesday April 23rd 2025 at 4-5PM EST
    • Guest speaker: Dr. Kathryn Walton, Department of Family Relations & Applied Nutrition at University of Guelph.
    • The subject: Nutrition and feeding of preterm infant post-NICU discharge.

Upcoming EPIQ/CNN Annual Meeting

  • February 8-11th 2025 at Hotel Bonaventure, Montreal
    • CNFUN workshop (no cost)
      • When: Saturday, February 8th, 2025 from 11AM – 2:30 PM EST, 3-hour workshop including 30-min meal (lunch provided).
      • What: Communication around early signs of CP.
      • How: Presentation + simulation + shared experience.
      • By whom: Rudaina Banihani, Karen Thomas, Florencia Ricci.
    • CNFUN breakout session
      • When: Sunday, February 9th 2025 in the afternoon (as part of the EPIQ meeting).
      • What: CP project and Parents’ Voice project – discussion on implementation strategies.

Collaborating Networks