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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Works
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2016
Journal Article
Improving communication around anal incontinence for women of reproductive age
Tucker, Julie, Wilson, Anne and Clifton, V. L. (2016). Improving communication around anal incontinence for women of reproductive age. Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, 24 (1), 37-37.
2016
Journal Article
Do women of reproductive age presenting with pelvic floor dysfunction have undisclosed anal incontinence: a retrospective cohort study
Tucker, Julie, Grzeskowiak, Luke, Murphy, Elizabeth Mary Ann, Wilson, Anne and Clifton, Vicki L. (2016). Do women of reproductive age presenting with pelvic floor dysfunction have undisclosed anal incontinence: a retrospective cohort study. Women and Birth, 30 (1), 18-22. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2016.05.009
2016
Journal Article
Editorial: ZIKA virus and placenta
Sadovsky, Yoel, Clifton, Vicki L. and Knofler, Martin (2016). Editorial: ZIKA virus and placenta. Placenta, 40 (1), A1-A1. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2016.03.008
2016
Conference Publication
Interventions for tobacco use prevention in Indigenous youth: a cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis
Jayasinghe, H., Carson, K., Van Agteren, J., Peters, M., Clifton, V. and Smith, B. (2016). Interventions for tobacco use prevention in Indigenous youth: a cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis. Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand and the Australian & New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science, Annual Scientific Meeting, Perth, WA, Australia, 1–6 April 2016. Richmond, VIC, Australia: John Wiley & Sons.
2016
Journal Article
In utero programming of allergic susceptibility
Grieger, Jessica A., Clifton, Vicki L., Tuck, Astrud R., Wooldridge, Amy L., Robertson, Sarah A. and Gatford, Kathryn L. (2016). In utero programming of allergic susceptibility. International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, 169 (2), 80-92. doi: 10.1159/000443961
2016
Conference Publication
Expression and regulation of glucocorticoidreceptor isoforms by TNF-alpha in first trimester decidua cells
Lombardi, Annalia, Arcuri, Felice, Funghi, Lucia, Carrarelli, Patrizia, Clifton, Vicki and Petraglia, Felice (2016). Expression and regulation of glucocorticoidreceptor isoforms by TNF-alpha in first trimester decidua cells. 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society-for-Reproductive-Investigation, Montreal, Canada, 16-19 March 2016. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer.
2016
Conference Publication
The effect of different placental glucocorticoid receptor isoforms on the expression glucocorticoid regulated genes
Clifton, Vicki L. and Saif, Zarqa (2016). The effect of different placental glucocorticoid receptor isoforms on the expression glucocorticoid regulated genes. 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society-for-Reproductive-Investigation, Montreal, Canada, 16-19 March 2016. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer.
2016
Journal Article
An observational study of the impact of an antenatal asthma management service on asthma control during pregnancy
Grzeskowiak, L. E., Smith, B., Roy, A., Dekker, G. A. and Clifton, V. L. (2016). An observational study of the impact of an antenatal asthma management service on asthma control during pregnancy. European Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 197, 48-53. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2015.11.038
2016
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Identification of eight different isoforms of the glucocorticoid receptor in Guinea pig placenta: Relationship to preterm delivery, sex and betamethasone exposure
Saif, Zarqa, Dyson, Rebecca M., Palliser, Hannah K., Wright, Ian M. R., Lu, Nick and Clifton, Vicki L. (2016). Identification of eight different isoforms of the glucocorticoid receptor in Guinea pig placenta: Relationship to preterm delivery, sex and betamethasone exposure. PLoS ONE, 11 (2) e0148226, e0148226. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0148226
2016
Journal Article
Asthma control in pregnancy is associated with pre-conception dietary patterns
Grieger, Jessica A., Grzeskowiak, Luke E., Wood, Lisa G. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2016). Asthma control in pregnancy is associated with pre-conception dietary patterns. Public Health Nutrition, 19 (2), 332-338. doi: 10.1017/S1368980015001226
2016
Journal Article
IFPA meeting 2015 workshop report IV: nanomedicine applications and exosome biology, xenobiotics and endocrine disruptors and pregnancy, and lipid mediators and placental function
Albrecht, C., Caniggia, I., Clifton, V., Gohner, C., Harris, L., Hemmings, D., Jawerbaum, A., Johnstone, E., Jones, H., Keelan, J., Lewis, R., Mitchell, M., Murthi, P., Powell, T., Saffery, R., Smith, R., Vaillancourt, C., Wadsack, C. and Salomon, C. (2016). IFPA meeting 2015 workshop report IV: nanomedicine applications and exosome biology, xenobiotics and endocrine disruptors and pregnancy, and lipid mediators and placental function. Placenta, 48, S12-S16. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2016.01.003
2016
Conference Publication
Creatine Status in Women Is Profoundly Changed by Pregnancy: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Dickinson, Hayley, Davies-Tuck, Miranda, Ellery, Stacey J., Grieger, Jessica, Wallace, Euan M., Snow, Rodney, Walker, David W. and Clifton, Vicki (2016). Creatine Status in Women Is Profoundly Changed by Pregnancy: A Retrospective Cohort Study. 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society-for-Reproductive-Investigation, Montreal Canada, Mar 16-19, 2016. United States: Sage.
2016
Journal Article
Patterns, predictors and outcomes of asthma control and exacerbations during pregnancy: a prospective cohort study
Grzeskowiak, Luke E., Smith, Brian, Roy, Anil, Dekker, Gustaaf A. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2016). Patterns, predictors and outcomes of asthma control and exacerbations during pregnancy: a prospective cohort study. ERJ Open Research, 2 (1) 00054-2015, 00054-2015. doi: 10.1183/23120541.00054-2015
2016
Conference Publication
F5. Skin microvascular dysfunction in preeclampsia persists to the postpartum period
Wittwer, Melanie, Chow, Yann York, Dekker, Gus, Clifton, Vicki and Arstall, Margaret (2016). F5. Skin microvascular dysfunction in preeclampsia persists to the postpartum period. The International Working Group on Maternal Haemodynamics, Unknown, Unknown. Abingdon, Oxfordshire United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2016.1234790
2016
Conference Publication
A Sheep Model to Examine the Effects of Maternal Asthma On Fetal Outcomes
Bischof, R., Clifton, V., Wooldridge, A., Gatford, K., Liravi, B., Kim, D., Muhlhausler, B., Morrison, J., Davies, A., Dematteo, R., Wallace, M. and Moss, T. (2016). A Sheep Model to Examine the Effects of Maternal Asthma On Fetal Outcomes. Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand and the Australian & New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science, Annual Scientific Meeting, Perth, Western Australia, 1–6 April 2016. HOBOKEN: W B SAUNDERS CO. doi: 10.1111/resp.12754_14
2016
Conference Publication
Maternal Dexamethasone Exposure in the Mouse Causes Sex Specific Alterations in the Pattern of Glucocorticoid Receptor Isoform Expression
Cuffe, James, Saif, Zarqa, Moritz, Karen and Clifton, Vicki (2016). Maternal Dexamethasone Exposure in the Mouse Causes Sex Specific Alterations in the Pattern of Glucocorticoid Receptor Isoform Expression. Meeting of the International-Federation-of-Placenta-Associations (IFPA) - Placenta-Back to the Basics, Portland OR United States, 13-16 September 2016. United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2016.06.186
2016
Journal Article
Infertility and reproductive disorders: impact of hormonal and inflammatory mechanisms on pregnancy outcome
Vannuccini, Silvia, Clifton, Vicki L., Fraser, Ian S., Taylor, Hugh S., Critchley, Hilary, Giudice, Linda C. and Petraglia, Felice (2016). Infertility and reproductive disorders: impact of hormonal and inflammatory mechanisms on pregnancy outcome. Human Reproduction Update, 22 (1), 104-115. doi: 10.1093/humupd/dmv044
2015
Journal Article
Association of early and late maternal smoking during pregnancy with offspring body mass index at 4 to 5 years of age
Grzeskowiak, L. E., Hodyl, N. A., Stark, M. J., Morrison, J. L. and Clifton, V. L. (2015). Association of early and late maternal smoking during pregnancy with offspring body mass index at 4 to 5 years of age. Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, 6 (6), 485-492. doi: 10.1017/S2040174415007151
2015
Journal Article
Congratulations! The 2015 Placenta prizes
Burton, Graham J., Clifton, Vicki and Sadovsky, Yoel (2015). Congratulations! The 2015 Placenta prizes. Placenta, 36 (12), 1341-1341. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2015.11.008
2015
Journal Article
Asthma management during pregnancy: how long before we can all breathe a little easier?
Grzeskowiak, Luke E. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2015). Asthma management during pregnancy: how long before we can all breathe a little easier?. Journal of Asthma, 52 (10), 1020-1022. doi: 10.3109/02770903.2015.1040494
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Supervision
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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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