Contribution of systemic inflammatory response to brain injury in growth restricted newborns [ 2018 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Julie Wixey (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Kirat Chand

Brief description Growth restriction during pregnancy can damage the baby’s brain and result in poor outcomes such as learning and attention difficulties and cerebral palsy. Currently there is no treatment available to prevent brain injury in these babies. This study will explore the role of inflammation and brain injury in the growth restricted baby. We will also examine whether a readily available and safe anti-inflammatory treatment can reduce or prevent brain injury following growth restriction.

Funding Amount $358,371.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes New Investigator Grant