Research Interests
My research comprises two inter-related areas - body composition
and cardiovascular function in neonates. My group is investigating
cardiovascular function and its control in the preterm neonate. The
research will clarify the reasons for poor cardiac function in
preterm babies and lead to new targeted therapeutic strategies to
improve cardiovascular function, and thus neurodevelopmental
outcome. I am also investigating maternal factors influencing body
composition in neonates. This research aims to inform management of
gestational diabetes and related conditions in order to reduce the
risk of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease in the
offspring.
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Researc h Projects
Cardiac structure and function in the preterm neonate
Control of cardiovascular function in the preterm neonate
- Body composition in infants born to women with gestational
diabetes
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Key publications
Harris TA, Healy GN, Colditz PB, Lingwood BE. Oscillations in
Cardiovascular Function During Acute Hypoxia in the Newborn Piglet
are Associated with Less Neurological Damage and Occur More
Frequently in Females. Pediatr Res. 2009 Jan 28. [Epub ahead of
print]
Lingwood BE, Healy GN, Sullivan SM, Pow DV, Colditz PB. MAP2
provides reliable early assessment of neural injury in the newborn
piglet model of birth asphyxia. J Neurosci Methods 2008,
171:140-146.
Lingwood BE, Dunster KR, Healy GN, Colditz PB, Ward LC. Cerebral
Impedance and Neurological Outcome Following a Mild or Severe
Hypoxic/Ischemic Episode in Neonatal Piglets. Brain Res 2003, 969:
160-7.
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Contact details and email
Phone: 3346 6016
Email: b.lingwood@uq.edu.au
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Funding Acknowledgement
NHMRC
RBWH Research Foundation.
Technique Expertise
Dr Lingwood has expertise in newborn and preterm piglet
physiological models, physiological monitoring, use bio-impedance
in neonates and measurement of body composition.
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Collaborations
- Dr Leigh Ward, Dept of Biochemistry, University of
Queensland;
- A/Prof Zsuzsoka Kecskes, Dept of Neonatology, The Canberra
Hospital;
- Dr Fernando Martínez, Division of Biomedical Engineering,
University College of Borås, Sweden;
- Prof Eugenie Lumbers, Dept of Physiology and Pharmacology,
University of NSW;
- A/Prof Nick Evans, Dept of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
University of NSW;
- A/Prof David Osborn, School of Medicine, University of
Sydney;
- A/Prof Leonie Callaway, School of Medicine, University of
Queensland
- Dr Karen Gibson, Dept of Physiology and Pharmacology,
UNSW,
- Dr Amanda Boyce, Dept of Physiology and Pharmacology,
UNSW.
- Dr Ian Wright, Mothers and Babies Research Centre, Hunter
Medical Research Institute
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Prof Chen Chen, SBMS, University of
Queensland.
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Research Staff
Dr Yvonne Eiby BSc(Hons), PhD,
Research Officer
Dr Layne Wright BSc(Hons), PhD, Research Assistant
Key Words
Neonate, heart, body composition, gestational diabetes,
obesity
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