Right from the start: improving respiratory support for preterm infants from their first breath to independent breathing [ 2015 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Louise Owen (Principal investigator)

Brief description My research program with the world leading research team at the Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne aims to improve the journey of preterm babies from birth, through the neonatal nursery, to a healthy start at home. Too many preterm babies die or have long term health problems. I will study gentler methods to support breathing from birth, investigate better ways of supporting them until they can breathe independently, and assess how to support more babies to stay in their birth hospitals.

Funding Amount $AUD 266,623.94

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes Health Professional Research ECF