Overview
Background
Professor Vicki Clifton is a National Health and Medical Research Council Senior Research Fellow who is currently a Professorial Research Fellow with the Mothers and Babies Theme at Mater Medical Research Institute leading the Pregnancy and Development team. Vicki was employed at the Robinson Research Institute, School of Paediatrics and Reproductive Health at the University of Adelaide from January 2008 to April 2015 after many years at the Mothers and Babies Research Centre in Newcastle, Australia. While at the Robinson Research Institute she was Director of Clinical Research at the Lyell McEwin Hospital in Adelaide, Australia (2009-2014) and leader of the Allergy Research Priority. Prof Clifton has a background in reproductive endocrinology and her research has examined aspects of placental function which has evolved into an investigation of those factors that program fetal development and neonatal adaptation. She is internationally recognized for her research into the human placenta and is currently Editor of the Placenta Journal (2012-present).
Her current research focusses on the impact of maternal asthma and other health complications during pregnancy on placental function, fetal growth and childhood development. She has a specific interest in the sex specific differences in the fetal-placental response to a complication of pregnancy understanding the different strategies male and female fetuses institute to cope with an adverse event in pregnancy and how this ensures their survival in early life.
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2012
Conference Publication
Rates of Maternal Complications of Pregnancy Are Increased with Asthma: A Ten-Year Analysis
Hodyl, Nicolette A., Scheil, Wendy and Clifton, Vicki L. (2012). Rates of Maternal Complications of Pregnancy Are Increased with Asthma: A Ten-Year Analysis. 59th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society-for-Gynecologic-Investigation (SGI), San Diego Ca, Mar 21-24, 2012. SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC.
2012
Conference Publication
Eicosapentanoic Acid (EPA) Is More Effective Than Docosahexanoic Acid (DHA) in Inhibiting Lipopoylsaccharide-Induced Lipid Hydroperoxide Production in Preterm and Term Placenta.
Stark, Michael J., Clifton, Vicki L. and Hodyl, Nicolette A. (2012). Eicosapentanoic Acid (EPA) Is More Effective Than Docosahexanoic Acid (DHA) in Inhibiting Lipopoylsaccharide-Induced Lipid Hydroperoxide Production in Preterm and Term Placenta.. SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC.
2012
Conference Publication
Maternal Asthma Is a Significant Contributor to Neonatal Morbidity
Hodyl, Nicolette A., Scheil, Wendy, Stark, Michael J. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2012). Maternal Asthma Is a Significant Contributor to Neonatal Morbidity. 59th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society-for-Gynecologic-Investigation (SGI), San Diego Ca, Mar 21-24, 2012. THOUSAND OAKS: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC.
2012
Conference Publication
Differential Expression of Glucocorticoid Receptor Isoforms in Human Placenta
Saif, Zarqa, Osei-Kumah, Annette and Clifton, Vicki L. (2012). Differential Expression of Glucocorticoid Receptor Isoforms in Human Placenta. 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society-for-Reproductive-Investigation, Montreal Canada, Mar 16-19, 2016. SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC.
2012
Conference Publication
Increased monocyte activation in pregnancies complicated by asthma
Osei-Kumah, Annette, Saif, Zarqa, Krumbiegel, Doreen, Nicholson, Ian, Grose, Randall, Hodyl, Nicolette A., Stark, Michael J., Zola, Heddy and Clifton, Vicki L. (2012). Increased monocyte activation in pregnancies complicated by asthma. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer.
2012
Journal Article
Circulating antioxidant profile of pregnant women with asthma
McLernon, Penelope C., Wood, Lisa G., Murphy, Vanessa E., Hodyl, Nicolette A. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2012). Circulating antioxidant profile of pregnant women with asthma. Clinical Nutrition, 31 (1), 99-107. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2011.09.006
2012
Conference Publication
Review: the feto-placental unit, pregnancy pathology and impact on long term maternal health
Clifton, V. L., Stark, M. J., Osei-Kumah, A. and Hodyl, N. A. (2012). Review: the feto-placental unit, pregnancy pathology and impact on long term maternal health. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2011.11.005
2012
Book Chapter
Assessment of the microcirculation in the neonate
Wright, Ian M. R., Stark, Michael J. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2012). Assessment of the microcirculation in the neonate. Hemodynamics and Cardiology. (pp. 215-234) Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-1-4377-2763-0.00011-1
2012
Book Chapter
Asthma during pregnancy
Clifton, Vicki L., Smith, Brian, Roy, Anil, Osei-Kumah, Annette, Hodyl, Nicolette, Stark, Michael J., Parange, Nayana and Saif, Zarqa (2012). Asthma during pregnancy. Advances in asthma management. (pp. 105-113) edited by Riccardo Polosa, Gabriella Papale and Stephen T. Holgate. London, United Kingdom: Future Medicine. doi: 10.2217/EBO.11.61
2011
Journal Article
Influence of sex and glucocorticoid exposure on preterm placental pro-oxidant-antioxidant balance
Stark, M. J., Hodyl, N. A., Wright, I. M. R. and Clifton, V. L. (2011). Influence of sex and glucocorticoid exposure on preterm placental pro-oxidant-antioxidant balance. Placenta, 32 (11), 865-870. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2011.08.010
2011
Journal Article
Reduced placental FOXP3 associated with subsequent infant allergic disease
Prescott, Susan L., Tulic, Meri, Kumah, Annette Osei, Richman, Tara, Crook, Maxine, Martino, David, Dunstan, Janet A., Novakovic, Boris, Saffery, Richard and Clifton, Vicki L. (2011). Reduced placental FOXP3 associated with subsequent infant allergic disease. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 128 (4), 886-U315. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2011.05.017
2011
Journal Article
Management of asthma in pregnancy guided by measurement of fraction of exhaled nitric oxide: a double-blind, randomised controlled trial
Powell, Heather, Murphy, Vanessa E., Taylor, D. Robin, Hensley, Michael J., McCaffery, Kirsten, Giles, Warwick, Clifton, Vicki L. and Gibson, Peter G. (2011). Management of asthma in pregnancy guided by measurement of fraction of exhaled nitric oxide: a double-blind, randomised controlled trial. Lancet, 378 (9795), 983-990. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(11)60971-9
2011
Conference Publication
PLACENTAL INTERFERON-gamma PRODUCTION CONTRIBUTES TO THE ANTIOXIDANT ACTIONS OF N3-LCPUFAS
Stark, Michael, Clifton, Vicki and Hodyl, Nicolette (2011). PLACENTAL INTERFERON-gamma PRODUCTION CONTRIBUTES TO THE ANTIOXIDANT ACTIONS OF N3-LCPUFAS. Meeting of the International-Federation-of-Placenta-Associations (IFPA), Geilo Norway, Sep 14-17, 2011. W B SAUNDERS CO LTD.
2011
Conference Publication
The Great Debate: Who Is Calling the Shots On Placental Function? the Mother or the Fetus?
Clifton, Vicki and Moore, Tom (2011). The Great Debate: Who Is Calling the Shots On Placental Function? the Mother or the Fetus?. Meeting of the International-Federation-of-Placenta-Associations (IFPA), Geilo Norway, Sep 14-17, 2011. W B SAUNDERS CO LTD.
2011
Conference Publication
What Do Women Eat during Pregnancy?
Clifton, Vicki L., McLernon, Penelope C., Wood, Lisa, Murphy, Vanessa, Stark, Michael J. and Hodyl, Nicolette A. (2011). What Do Women Eat during Pregnancy?. CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS.
2011
Conference Publication
Sex-Specific Regulation of Glucocorticoid Exposure in Human Preterm Pregnancies by P-Glycoprotein
Hodyl, Nicolette, Clifton, Vicki and Stark, Michael (2011). Sex-Specific Regulation of Glucocorticoid Exposure in Human Preterm Pregnancies by P-Glycoprotein. Meeting of the International-Federation-of-Placenta-Associations (IFPA), Geilo Norway, Sep 14-17, 2011. CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS.
2011
Conference Publication
Maternal Asthma Is a Significant Contributor to Neonatal Morbidity
Hodyl, Nicolette A., Stark, Michael J., Scheil, Wendy and Clifton, Vicki L. (2011). Maternal Asthma Is a Significant Contributor to Neonatal Morbidity. CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS.
2011
Conference Publication
What Do Pregnant Women Eat?
Clifton, Vicki, McLernon, Penelope, Wood, Lisa, Murphy, Vanessa and Hodyl, Nicolette (2011). What Do Pregnant Women Eat?. Meeting of the International-Federation-of-Placenta-Associations (IFPA), Geilo Norway, Sep 14-17, 2011. W B SAUNDERS CO LTD.
2011
Conference Publication
Sex-Specific Regulation of Glucocorticoid Exposure in Human Preterm Pregnancies by P-Glycoprotein and 11beta Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase 2
Hodyl, Nicolette A., Clifton, Vicki L. and Stark, Michael J. (2011). Sex-Specific Regulation of Glucocorticoid Exposure in Human Preterm Pregnancies by P-Glycoprotein and 11beta Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase 2. CAMBRIDGE: CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS.
2011
Journal Article
Low-parachor solvents extraction and thermostated micro-thin-layer chromatography separation for fast screening and classification of spirulina from pharmaceutical formulations and food samples
Zarzycki, Pawel K., Zarzycka, Magdalena B., Clifton, Vicki L., Adamski, Jerzy and Glod, Bronislaw K. (2011). Low-parachor solvents extraction and thermostated micro-thin-layer chromatography separation for fast screening and classification of spirulina from pharmaceutical formulations and food samples. Journal of Chromatography A, 1218 (33), 5694-5704. doi: 10.1016/j.chroma.2011.06.065
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
A new the mechanism for the coexistence of hypercortisolaemia and inflammation: GRalpha D1
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr James Cuffe
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Master Philosophy
Barriers to the continuation of exclusive breastfeeding, from mothers identified as motivated to exclusively breastfeed Antenatally
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Shamshad Karatela, Associate Professor Kym Rae
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Doctor Philosophy
Longitudinal evaluation of glucocorticoid receptor isoforms and glucocorticoid responsive genes in medical patients on prednisolone.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Adam Ewing, Associate Professor Warrick Inder
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Doctor Philosophy
The effects of exercise volume throughout pregnancy on placental function
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Prenatal identification of infants at risk of mortality or severe neonatal morbidity
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sailesh Kumar
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Doctor Philosophy
The impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on infant development via changes to dietary intake and quality, mental health, and the gut microbiome of Queensland families
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Kym Rae, Associate Professor Marloes Nitert Dekker
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Doctor Philosophy
Reducing operative birth for fetal distress in women with small or poorly grown infants using Sildenafil Citrate. The RidStress 2 Randomised Controlled Trial.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sailesh Kumar
Completed supervision
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Characterisation of novel placental AR isoforms and their role in fetal growth and development
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
The effect of prenatal alcohol exposure on maternal, placental, and fetal micronutrients
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr James Cuffe, Professor Karen Moritz, Dr Linda Gallo
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Predicting intrapartum fetal compromise at term using the cerebroplacental ratio and placental growth factor: a randomised controlled trial
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sailesh Kumar
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
The impact of asthma on maternal pregnancy complications, stillbirth and other adverse perinatal outcomes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Christine Andrews, Honorary Professor Vicki Flenady
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