Unlocking The Complexities Of Postnatal Brain Injury In Preterm Neonates.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$408,388.00
Summary
Brain injury is common in preterm infants and is responsible for significant death or life long disease such as cerebral palsy. Brain injury can occur through many mechanisms however the immediate newborn period is identified as a most vulnerable period. This unique proposal utilises existing expertise and new technologies to advance our understanding of the physiological mechanisms behind the progression of brain injury in preterm neonates.
Neurorestorative Rehabilitation In Children With Cerebral Palsy
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$451,716.00
Summary
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability (1 in 500) with life-long impact. The economic burden is AUS$1.47 billion/yr. Children have limitations in function which impacts daily activities and participation. Deficits in visual perception and learning have an impact on vocational aspirations. This program will test novel interventions (Action Observation training, constraint induced movement therapy, multi-modal web training) measuring broad outcomes and mechanisms with Advanced ....Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability (1 in 500) with life-long impact. The economic burden is AUS$1.47 billion/yr. Children have limitations in function which impacts daily activities and participation. Deficits in visual perception and learning have an impact on vocational aspirations. This program will test novel interventions (Action Observation training, constraint induced movement therapy, multi-modal web training) measuring broad outcomes and mechanisms with Advanced Brain Imaging.Read moreRead less
Fetal And Neonatal Therapy To Improve Perinatal Outcome And Long-term Neurodevelopment
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$214,032.00
Summary
I am a consultant neonatologist with a half-time research appointment. Preventing perinatal morbidity and mortality is one of the greatest challenges in medicine today. My vision is to lead research into new fetal and neonatal therapies, foster collaborations with clinicians and scientists, and improve clinical practice. The scope of my research includes “brain-oriented” program of neonatal intensive care, neuroprotective strategies, and devising new fetal together with the obstetricians.