Eric Shinwell is Director of Neonatology at Ziv Medical Center, Safed and Associate Dean of Medical Education at the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Israel.  He is currently leading major innovations in curriculum development and teaching methods that include interactive learning, inter-professional education, online courses and expanded teaching of medical humanities at all stages of the curriculum.

Originally from Scotland and trained at King's College Hospital as well as the University of Rochester in New York, Prof. Shinwell is a recognized researcher who for more than two decades has mainly focused on the pathophysiology and management of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, the severe chronic lung disease of preterm infants.  In addition, he has published studies on ethical issues in neonatal care.  He has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles, together with numerous chapters, reviews and other articles.