Linda Tesoriero
University of Southern California, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
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About
Linda Tesoriero is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of neonatal intensive care and telemedicine, whose work has fundamentally reshaped how critical care is delivered to the most vulnerable patients. Her primary research focuses on the feasibility and implementation of mobile robotic telemedicine technology within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Tesoriero’s major contributions include demonstrating that remotely controlled robots can effectively facilitate "tele-rounding"—allowing specialists to conduct daily bedside rounds from a distance. In her landmark 2011 study, cited 72 times, she established the foundational safety and utility of this approach. Her subsequent 2015 prospective study, with 55 citations, provided rigorous, matched-pair evidence that tele-rounding is not only feasible but can maintain high standards of care for premature and critically ill neonates. By proving that technology can bridge geographical gaps without compromising clinical quality, Tesoriero has opened new avenues for expanding access to subspecialist expertise, directly impacting NICU protocols and patient outcomes worldwide. Her work remains a cornerstone for researchers and clinicians exploring remote care in high-stakes environments.
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