Infant thyroid hormone levels and long-term child educational outcomes [ 2013 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Samantha Lain (Principal investigator)

Brief description Adequate levels of newborn thyroid hormones are essential for brain development.Newborn screening for thyroid hormone deficiency ensures early identification, treatment & prevention of severe intellectual disability.But there is clinical uncertainty in mildly abnormal levels.We will assess thyroid hormone levels & subsequent educational outcomes in 1.5M Australian babies.There is potential to identify infants who, without treatment, may suffer longterm disability & lower educational achievement

Funding Amount $AUD 156,150.39

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes Australian Research Training ECF (Part-time)