
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 and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in the United States, 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 aims to improve the quality of life for high-risk neonates, particularly those born preterm, and their families. Research studies span two core themes: 1) develop a better understanding of the long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes of high-risk neonates, and 2) discover the independent and interdependent roles of neurological and social factors underlying these outcomes. Furthermore, there is a growing emphasis on developing innovative care models to improve the delivery and accessibility of neurodevelopmental follow-up in low- and middle-income countries. 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
- Dr Samudragupta Bora is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Research interests
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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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2016
Journal Article
Neonatal infection and later neurodevelopmental risk in the very preterm infant
Rand, Katherine M., Austin, Nicola C., Inder, Terrie E., Bora, Samudragupta and Woodward, Lianne J. (2016). Neonatal infection and later neurodevelopmental risk in the very preterm infant. Journal of Pediatrics, 170, 97-104. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.11.017
2015
Journal Article
Social development of children born very preterm: A systematic review
Ritchie, Kirsten, Bora, Samudragupta and Woodward, Lianne J. (2015). Social development of children born very preterm: A systematic review. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 57 (10), 899-918. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.12783
2014
Journal Article
Identifying very preterm children at educational risk using a school readiness framework
Pritchard, Verena E., Bora, Samudragupta, Austin, Nicola C., Levin, Karelia J. and Woodward, Lianne J. (2014). Identifying very preterm children at educational risk using a school readiness framework. Pediatrics, 134 (3), e825-e832. doi: 10.1542/peds.2013-3865
2014
Journal Article
Neonatal cerebral morphometry and later risk of persistent inattention/hyperactivity in children born very preterm
Bora, Samudragupta, Pritchard, Verena E., Chen, Zhe, Inder, Terrie E. and Woodward, Lianne J. (2014). Neonatal cerebral morphometry and later risk of persistent inattention/hyperactivity in children born very preterm. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 55 (7), 828-838. doi: 10.1111/jcpp.12200
2014
Journal Article
Very preterm birth: maternal experiences of the neonatal intensive care environment
Woodward, L. J., Bora, S., Clark, C. A. C., Montgomery-Hoenger, A., Pritchard, V. E., Spencer, C. and Austin, N. C. (2014). Very preterm birth: maternal experiences of the neonatal intensive care environment. Journal of Perinatology, 34 (7), 555-561. doi: 10.1038/jp.2014.43
2012
Journal Article
Neonatal White Matter Abnormalities an Important Predictor of Neurocognitive Outcome for Very Preterm Children
Woodward, Lianne J., Clark, Caron A. C., Bora, Samudragupta and Inder, Terrie E. (2012). Neonatal White Matter Abnormalities an Important Predictor of Neurocognitive Outcome for Very Preterm Children. PLoS One, 7 (12) e51879, e51879. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0051879
2011
Journal Article
Emotional and behavioural adjustment of children born very preterm at early school age
Bora, Samudragupta, Pritchard, Verena E., Moor, Stephanie, Austin, Nicola C. and Woodward, Lianne J. (2011). Emotional and behavioural adjustment of children born very preterm at early school age. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 47 (12), 863-869. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2011.02105.x
2007
Book Chapter
Thinking more lowers hand waving: dual task damps hand movements during mental rotation
Chandrasekharan, S., Bora, S., Athreya, D. and Srinivasan, N. (2007). Thinking more lowers hand waving: dual task damps hand movements during mental rotation. Proceedings of the 29th Annual Cognitive Science Society. (pp. 857-862) edited by D. S. McNamara and J. G. Trafton. Austin, TX, United States: Cognitive Science Society.
2007
Book Chapter
The body dysmorphic disorder: how vulnerable are university students?
Bora, S., Batra, K. and Thoibi, P. (2007). The body dysmorphic disorder: how vulnerable are university students?. Mindscapes: Global Perspectives on Psychology in Mental Health. (pp. 458-461) edited by K. Rao. Bangalore, Karnataka, India: National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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 neonatal structural MRI markers for 6-year motor outcomes in children born <31 weeks gestational age.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Roslyn Boyd, Dr Joanne George
Completed supervision
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2025
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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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Neurological Outcomes and Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up of Children with Congenital Heart Disease
Principal Advisor
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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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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
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
Preterm Birth and its Impact on the Maturation of Executive Function
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sailesh Kumar
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
IMPRINT: The Impact of Malaria in Pregnancy on Infant Neurodevelopment
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sailesh Kumar
Media
Enquiries
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- Global Child Health
- High-Risk Infant Follow-Up
- Neurodevelopment
- Preterm Birth
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