Global Foundation
for the Care of
Newborn Infants
The Global Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (GFCNI) is the first global organization to unite patients, families, healthcare professionals, medical staff, and scientists from diverse countries and disciplines, all working toward a shared goal: improving the health and quality of care for newborns and their families worldwide. Guided by the vision that every baby should receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place, GFCNI advances evidence-based advocacy, awareness, and family-centered care.
Within IMPROVE PRETERM, GFCNI leads communication, dissemination, and stakeholder engagement across the project. The foundation coordinates the Parent & Patient Advisory Board (PPAB), ensuring that the insights and lived experiences of families are meaningfully integrated into every stage of the research process. Through its global network and communication expertise, GFCNI helps ensure that project findings reach families, clinicians, policymakers, and the broader public.
Dr. Annika Brunck
Dr. Annika Brunck is the Senior Communications and Project Manager at the Global Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (GFCNI). In IMPROVE PRETERM, she leads strategic communication activities and supports stakeholder engagement, ensuring that the voices of families, healthcare professionals, and people with lived experience are represented across all stages of the project.
With extensive experience in international science communication, advocacy, and digital strategy, Annika specializes in translating complex research into clear, accessible messages for diverse audiences. She manages the project’s communication channels, oversees the development of outreach materials, and contributes to the coordination of the Parent and Patient Advisory Board (PPAB).
Across her work, Annika is committed to promoting equitable, evidence-based care for babies born very preterm and their families. Her focus is on creating communication that builds trust, strengthens collaboration, and supports IMPROVE PRETERM’s mission to improve long-term health and developmental outcomes for children and adults born too soon.