Overview
Background
Dr Samudragupta Bora is the Founding Director of the Health Services Research Center at University Hospitals Health System, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, USA, and Honorary Associate Professor at The University of Queensland. He previously served as Director of Early Childhood Neurodevelopmental Outcomes at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital and Group Leader of Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up and Outcomes at Mater Research Institute, The University of Queensland. He is the immediate past Chair of the Long-Term Outcomes of High-Risk Babies Subcommittee of the Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand.
His research focuses on improving the quality of life for high-risk infants, particularly those born preterm, and their families, along with a growing focus on global child health. Research studies span two core themes: 1) developing a better understanding of the long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes of high-risk infants, and 2) discovering the independent and interdependent roles of neurological and social factors underlying these outcomes. In addition to research, he is committed to mentoring the next generation of clinician-scientists and scientists. He has extensive experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic medicine.
Availability
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Fields of research
Research interests
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Congenital Heart Disease
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Global Child Health
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High-Risk Infant Follow-Up
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Neurodevelopment
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Preterm Birth
Works
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Featured
2024
Book Chapter
Neurodevelopmental outcomes following very preterm birth: what clinicians need to know
Anderson, Peter and Bora, Samudragupta (2024). Neurodevelopmental outcomes following very preterm birth: what clinicians need to know. Neonatal Questions and Controversies: Neurology. (pp. 323-332) edited by Jeffrey M. Perlman and Terrie Inder. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier.
Featured
2023
Journal Article
Risk profiles of the preterm behavioral phenotype in children aged 3 to 18 years
Fitzallen, Grace C., Griffin, Alison, Taylor, H. Gerry, Kirby, James N., Liley, Helen G. and Bora, Samudragupta (2023). Risk profiles of the preterm behavioral phenotype in children aged 3 to 18 years. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 11 1084970, 1084970. doi: 10.3389/fped.2023.1084970
Featured
2023
Journal Article
Beyond survival: challenges and opportunities to improve neurodevelopmental outcomes of preterm birth in low- and middle-income countries
Bora, Samudragupta (2023). Beyond survival: challenges and opportunities to improve neurodevelopmental outcomes of preterm birth in low- and middle-income countries. Clinics in Perinatology, 50 (1), 215-223. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2022.11.003
Featured
2021
Journal Article
Associations between malaria in pregnancy and neonatal neurological outcomes
Lawford, Harriet L. S., Nuamah, Mercy A., Liley, Helen G., Griffin, Alison, Lekpor, Cecilia E., Botchway, Felix, Oppong, Samuel A., Samba, Ali, Badoe, Ebenezer V., Kumar, Sailesh, Lee, Anne C. C., Gyasi, Richard K., Adjei, Andrew A. and Bora, Samudragupta (2021). Associations between malaria in pregnancy and neonatal neurological outcomes. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 112, 144-151. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2021.07.037
2021
Journal Article
Gestational age-specific distribution of the Hammersmith Neonatal Neurological Examination scores among low-risk neonates in Ghana
Lawford, Harriet L.S., Nuamah, Mercy A., Liley, Helen G., Lee, Anne CC, Botchway, Felix, Kumar, Sailesh, Adjei, Andrew A. and Bora, Samudragupta (2021). Gestational age-specific distribution of the Hammersmith Neonatal Neurological Examination scores among low-risk neonates in Ghana. Early Human Development, 152 105133, 105133. doi: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2020.105133
2020
Journal Article
Neonatal neurological examination in a resource-limited setting: what defines normal?
Lawford, Harriet L.S., Nuamah, Mercy A., Liley, Helen G., Lee, Anne C. C., Kumar, Sailesh, Adjei, Andrew A., Bora, Samudragupta and IMPRINT Study Group (2020). Neonatal neurological examination in a resource-limited setting: what defines normal?. European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, 29, 71-80. doi: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2020.08.010
Featured
2020
Journal Article
Academic outcomes of school-aged children born preterm: a systematic review and meta-analysis
McBryde, Melinda, Fitzallen, Grace C., Liley, Helen G., Taylor, H. Gerry and Bora, Samudragupta (2020). Academic outcomes of school-aged children born preterm: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Network Open, 3 (4) ARTN e202027, e202027. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.2027
2024
Conference Publication
Tools for early detection of developmental concerns and/or disability in young children (aged birth–5 years 11 months): A scoping review
Burgess, A., Luke, C., Jackman, M., Wotherspoon, J., Whittingham, K., Benfer, K., Goodman, S., Caesar, R., Nesakumar, T., Bora, S., Honeyman, D., Copplin, D., Reedman, S., Cairney, J., Reid, N., Sakzewski, L. and Boyd, R. (2024). Tools for early detection of developmental concerns and/or disability in young children (aged birth–5 years 11 months): A scoping review. American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Quebec, QC Canada, 23-26 October 2024. Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.
2024
Journal Article
Clinical utility and psychometric properties of tools for early detection of developmental concerns and disability in young children: a scoping review
Burgess, Andrea, Luke, Carly, Jackman, Michelle, Wotherspoon, Jane, Whittingham, Koa, Benfer, Katherine, Goodman, Sarah, Caesar, Rebecca, Nesakumar, Tiffney, Bora, Samudragupta, Honeyman, David, Copplin, Danielle, Reedman, Sarah, Cairney, John, Reid, Natasha, Boyd, Roslyn N. and Sakzewski, Leanne (2024). Clinical utility and psychometric properties of tools for early detection of developmental concerns and disability in young children: a scoping review. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.16076
2024
Conference Publication
Correlates of Resilience in Families of Children With Dextro-Transposition of the Great Arteries
Eagleson, K., Kasparian, N., Justo, R. and Bora, S. (2024). Correlates of Resilience in Families of Children With Dextro-Transposition of the Great Arteries. International Clinical Cardiovascular Genetics Conference 2024, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 8-10 May 2024. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2024.06.795
2024
Conference Publication
Tools for early detection of developmental concerns and/or disability in young children (aged birth–5 years 11 months): a scoping review
Burgess, A., Luke, C., Jackman, M., Wotherspoon, J., Whittingham, K., Benfer, K., Goodman, S., Caesar, R., Nesakumar, T., Reedman, S., Bora, S., Honeyman, D., Copplin, D., Cairney, J., Reid, N., Boyd, R. and Sakzewski, L. (2024). Tools for early detection of developmental concerns and/or disability in young children (aged birth–5 years 11 months): a scoping review. 12th AusACPDM Biennial Conference, Cairns, QLD Australia, 31 July-3 August 2024. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.
2024
Journal Article
Challenges and opportunities in high-risk infant follow-up: progress from the 2022 Networking Session at the Pediatric Academic Societies
Neel, Mary Lauren, Bora, Samudragupta, Brachio, Sandhya S., Duncan, Andrea, Vanderbilt, Douglas, Benninger, Kristen, Kendrick-Allwood, Salathiel, Maitre, Nathalie L., Alur, Radha, Barnes-Davis, Maria, Breheney, Meghan, Cohen, Susan, Childers, David, Cyr, Peppar, Dagur, Gautam, Fuller, Martha, Herz, Susanne Martin, Heyward, Elizabeth, Hulse, Whitley, Jain, Shipra, Johng, Sandy, Ketko, Anastasia, Lainwala, Shabnam, Ma, Van, McAllister, Jennifer, Merhar, Stephanie, O'Reilly, Deirdre, Payne, Allison, Punatar, Ruchi ... West, Kortney (2024). Challenges and opportunities in high-risk infant follow-up: progress from the 2022 Networking Session at the Pediatric Academic Societies. The Journal of Pediatrics, 270 113971, 1-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2024.113971
2024
Journal Article
“It's more than just a conversation about the heart”: exploring barriers, enablers, and opportunities for improving the delivery and uptake of cardiac neurodevelopmental follow-up care
Abell, Bridget, Rodwell, David, Eagleson, Karen J., Parsonage, William, Auld, Ben, Bora, Samudragupta, Kasparian, Nadine A., Justo, Robert and McPhail, Steven M. (2024). “It's more than just a conversation about the heart”: exploring barriers, enablers, and opportunities for improving the delivery and uptake of cardiac neurodevelopmental follow-up care. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 12 1364190, 1-16. doi: 10.3389/fped.2024.1364190
2024
Journal Article
Meaningful work, career fit, and professional well-being of pediatric academicians in the United States
Slovin, Ariella, Bora, Samudragupta, Barber, John R., Kloster, Heidi M., Rogers, Stephen R., Green, Cori M., Selbst, Steven M., Kemper, Kathi J., Serwint, Janet R., Garg, Arvin and Lim, Sylvia W. (2024). Meaningful work, career fit, and professional well-being of pediatric academicians in the United States. Hospital Pediatrics, 14 (5), 364-373. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2022-007080
2024
Journal Article
Optimizing trajectories of social adaptive competencies after extreme prematurity during the first 1000 days
Msall, Michael E., Lagatta, Joanne M. and Bora, Samudragupta (2024). Optimizing trajectories of social adaptive competencies after extreme prematurity during the first 1000 days. Seminars in Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, 29 (1) 101531, 101531. doi: 10.1016/j.siny.2024.101531
2024
Journal Article
Evaluating multidimensional facets of the maternal experience after preterm birth
Fitzallen, Grace C., Kirby, James N., Taylor, H. Gerry, Liley, Helen G. and Bora, Samudragupta (2024). Evaluating multidimensional facets of the maternal experience after preterm birth. Journal of Perinatology, 44 (5), 635-642. doi: 10.1038/s41372-024-01865-y
2023
Journal Article
Associations between social adversity, caregiver psychological factors, and language outcomes in 9.5-year-old children born to women with opioid use disorder
Newbury, Jayne, Sargayoos, Monika, Bora, Samudragupta and Henderson, Jaqueline (2023). Associations between social adversity, caregiver psychological factors, and language outcomes in 9.5-year-old children born to women with opioid use disorder. Child Neuropsychology, 30 (5), 1-16. doi: 10.1080/09297049.2023.2272338
2023
Journal Article
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Pediatric Faculty Research Workforce: Call to Action
Soranno, Danielle E., Simon, Tamara D., Bora, Samudragupta, Lohr, Jamie L., Bagga, Bindiya, Carroll, Kecia, Daniels, Stephen R., Davis, Stephanie D., Garcia, Erik Fernandez y, Orange, Jordan S., Overholser, Barbara, Sedano, Sabrina, Tarini, Beth A., White, Michelle J., Spector, Nancy D. and Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee for the Society for Pediatric Research (2023). Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Pediatric Faculty Research Workforce: Call to Action. Pediatrics, 152 (3) e2022060841, 1-7. doi: 10.1542/peds.2022-060841
2023
Journal Article
Longitudinal cohort study investigating neurodevelopmental and socioemotional outcomes in school-entry aged children after open heart surgery in Australia and New Zealand: the NITRIC follow-up study protocol
Long, Debbie, Anderson, Vicki A., Crossley, Louise, Sood, Nikita Tuli, Charles, Karina R., MacDonald, Anna D., Bora, Samudragupta, Pestell, Carmela F., Murrell, Kathryn, Pride, Natalie A., Anderson, Peter J., Badawi, Nadia, Rose, Brian, Baillie, Heidi, Masterson, Kate, Chumbes Flores, Jenipher, Sherring, Claire, Raman, Sainath, Beca, John, Erickson, Simon, Festa, Marino, Anderson, Benjamin W., Venugopal, Prem, Yim, Deane, Andrews, David, Cheung, Michael, Brizard, Christian, Gentles, Thomas L., Iyengar, Ajay ... Gibbons, Kristen S. (2023). Longitudinal cohort study investigating neurodevelopmental and socioemotional outcomes in school-entry aged children after open heart surgery in Australia and New Zealand: the NITRIC follow-up study protocol. BMJ Open, 13 (8) e075429, e075429. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-075429
2023
Journal Article
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Pediatric Faculty Research Workforce: Call to Action
Soranno, Danielle E., Simon, Tamara D., Bora, Samudragupta, Lohr, Jamie L., Bagga, Bindiya, Carroll, Kecia, Daniels, Stephen R., Davis, Stephanie D., Fernandez Y Garcia, Erik, Orange, Jordan S., Overholser, Barbara, Sedano, Sabrina, Tarini, Beth A., White, Michelle J., Spector, Nancy D. and Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee for the Society for Pediatric Research (2023). Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Pediatric Faculty Research Workforce: Call to Action. Pediatrics, 152 (3) e2022060841, 1-7. doi: 10.1542/peds.2022-060841
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The LEAF Study: Longer-term Experiences of Impact and Adaptation to Disease in Families of a Child with Transposition of the Great Arteries
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
BURDEN: Burnout and engagement of doctors and nursing staff in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Stacey Parker
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Doctor Philosophy
BURDEN: Burnout and Engagement of Doctors and Nurses in Neonatal Intensive Care Units
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Stacey Parker
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Doctor Philosophy
Identifying earlier biomarkers for neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants born very preterm: The ability of early and term equivalent age MRI to determine 6-year motor outcomes and cerebral palsy in infants born <31 weeks gestational age.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Roslyn Boyd, Dr Joanne George
Completed supervision
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2024
Master Philosophy
The Joey Project: Increasing the uptake of Kangaroo Mother Care in Neonatal Intensive Care Units
Principal Advisor
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Neurological Outcomes and Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up of Children with Congenital Heart Disease
Principal Advisor
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Nurturing ChAMPs: Child and Adolescent mental health and Maternal wellbeing following Preterm birth.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor James Kirby
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Children with Congenital Heart Disease: A Psychosocial Perspective
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sailesh Kumar
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Preterm Birth and its Impact on the Maturation of Executive Function
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sailesh Kumar, Associate Professor Alan Pegna
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
IMPRINT: The Impact of Malaria in Pregnancy on Infant Neurodevelopment
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sailesh Kumar
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- Congenital Heart Disease
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- High-Risk Infant Follow-Up
- Neurodevelopment
- Preterm Birth
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