
Overview
Background
Eminent Staff Specialist in Neonatology (Consultant Neonatologist) - Grantley Stable Neonatal Unit, Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital
Associate Professor of Neonatology - Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Queensland
Mark Davies is a medical graduate of the University of Queensland (MB,BS 1985). He trained in Paediatrics at the Royal Children's Hospital (Brisbane), with time at the Worcester Royal Infirmary, Doncaster Royal Infirmary and the Royal Hospital for Sick Children (Glasgow) in the UK.
Mark sub-specialised in Neonatology training at the Royal Women's Hospital (Brisbane), the Rosie Maternity Hospital (Cambridge) and the Glasgow Royal Maternity Hospital. His advanced training was conducted under the supervision of the Neonatal-Perinatal Specialist Advisory Committee of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and he became a Fellow of the RACP in 1997. He completed a two year fellowship training programme in Neonatology and Neonatal Ultrasound at the Royal Women's Hospital (Melbourne) in January 1999.
In July 2000, Mark was appointed to the joint position of Staff Neonatologist at the Royal Women's Hospital, Brisbane and Senior Lecturer in Neonatology at the University of Queensland. He is now an Eminent Staff Specialist in Neonatology and an Associate Professor of Neonatology.
Mark Davies’ research focused on neonatal ventilation. He did his PhD studies on partial liquid ventilation. He supervises projects in neonatology and neonatal intensive care.
Mark prepares and maintains a number of Cochrane systematic reviews in neonatology and intensive care. From 2002 to 2006 he served on the Cochrane Collaboration Steering Group, and was Co-Chair of the steering group from 2005 to 2006. He was a Director of The Cochrane Collaboration Trading Company from 2013 to 2017.
Availability
- Professor Mark Davies is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and Medical Science, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Neonatology
Mark Davies’ research focused on neonatal ventilation. He did his PhD studies on partial liquid ventilation. He supervises projects in neonatology and neonatal intensive care. Mark prepares and maintains a number of Cochrane systematic reviews in neonatology and intensive care.
Research impacts
Mark Davies’ research has contributed to the care of newborn infants at all levels of care including the well newborn and those requiring special and intensive care, as well as counselling parents of the foetus at significant risk.
Works
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2009
Conference Publication
Does the Dose of Perfluorocarbon Used When Starting Partial Liquid Ventilation Affect Haemodynamics and Cerebral Blood Flow During Perfluorocarbon Administration?
Davies, M. W., Dunster, K. R., Wilson, K. and Colditz, P. B. (2009). Does the Dose of Perfluorocarbon Used When Starting Partial Liquid Ventilation Affect Haemodynamics and Cerebral Blood Flow During Perfluorocarbon Administration?. 50th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Research, Hamburg, Germany, 9-12 October 2009. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2009.01482_2.x
2008
Journal Article
The intravenous cannula for newborn infants requiring only intravenous medication: Continuous infusion or intermittent flushing?
Flint, Anndrea and Davies, Mark (2008). The intravenous cannula for newborn infants requiring only intravenous medication: Continuous infusion or intermittent flushing?. Journal of Infusion Nursing, 31 (6), 346-349. doi: 10.1097/NAN.0b013e31818c0d4a
2008
Journal Article
Withdrawal of neonatal continuous positive airway pressure: Current practice in Australia
Jardine, L. and Davies, M. W. (2008). Withdrawal of neonatal continuous positive airway pressure: Current practice in Australia. Pediatrics International, 50 (4), 572-575. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-200X.2008.02617.x
2008
Journal Article
Gas exchange during perfluorocarbon liquid immersion: Life-support for the ex utero fetus
Davies, M. W., Dunster, K. R. and Wilson, K. (2008). Gas exchange during perfluorocarbon liquid immersion: Life-support for the ex utero fetus. Medical Hypotheses, 71 (1), 91-98. doi: 10.1016/j.mehy.2008.02.005
2008
Journal Article
Aspiration of parenteral nutrition – a previously unreported complication of central venous access in an infant: A case report
Jardine, L. A., Inglis, G. D. T. and Davies, M. W. (2008). Aspiration of parenteral nutrition – a previously unreported complication of central venous access in an infant: A case report. Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2 (1) 63, 1-3. doi: 10.1186/1752-1947-2-63
2008
Journal Article
Strategies used for the withdrawal of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) in preterm infants
Jardine, Luke A., Inglis, Garry D. T., Davies, Mark W. and Lawlor, Fiona (2008). Strategies used for the withdrawal of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) in preterm infants. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (1) CD006979. doi: 10.1002/14651858.cd006979
2008
Journal Article
Prophylactic systemic antibiotics to reduce morbidity and mortality in neonates with central venous catheters
Jardine, Luke A., Inglis, Garry D. T. and Davies, Mark W. (2008). Prophylactic systemic antibiotics to reduce morbidity and mortality in neonates with central venous catheters. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2010 (5) CD006179, 1-14. doi: 10.1002/14651858.cd006179.pub2
2008
Book Chapter
Resuscitation
Cartwright, D. W., Inglis, G. D. T. and Davies, M. W. (2008). Resuscitation. Pocket Notes on Neonatology. (pp. 4-12) edited by M. W. Davies, D. W. Cartwright and G. D. T. Inglis. Marrickville, NSW: Churchill Livingstone - Elsevier Australia.
2008
Book Chapter
Chronic lung disease
Davies, M. W. and Inglis, G. D. T. (2008). Chronic lung disease. Pocket Notes on Neonatology. (pp. 85-88) edited by M. W. Davies, D. W. Cartwright and G. D. T. Inglis. Marrickville, NSW: Churchill Livingstone - Elsevier Australia.
2008
Book Chapter
Seizures
Davies, M. W. and Cartwright, D. W. (2008). Seizures. Pocket Notes on Neonatology. (pp. 122-123) edited by M. W. Davies, D. W. Cartwright and G. D. T. Inglis. Marrickville, NSW: Churchill Livingstone - Elsevier Australia.
2008
Book Chapter
The Ready Reckoner
Davies, M. W. (2008). The Ready Reckoner. Pocket Notes on Neonatology. (pp. 165-168) edited by M. W. Davies, D. W. Cartwright and G. D. T. Inglis. Marrickville, NSW: Churchill Livingstone - Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-7295-3832-9.50033-1
2008
Book Chapter
Pulmonary hypertension
Davies, M. W. (2008). Pulmonary hypertension. Pocket Notes on Neonatology. (pp. 60-61) edited by M. W. Davies, D. W. Cartwright and G. D. T. Inglis. Marrickville, NSW: Churchill Livingstone - Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-7295-3832-9.50006-9
2008
Book Chapter
Anaemia and blood product transfusions
Davies, M. W. and Cartwright, D. W. (2008). Anaemia and blood product transfusions. Pocket Notes on Neonatology. (pp. 104-106) edited by M. W. Davies, D. W. Cartwright and G. D. T. Inglis. Marrickville, NSW: Churchill Livingstone - Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-7295-3832-9.50016-1
2008
Book Chapter
Maternal thyroid disease
Davies, M. W. (2008). Maternal thyroid disease. Pocket Notes on Neonatology. (pp. 138-138) edited by M. W. Davies, D. W. Cartwright and G. D. T. Inglis. Marrickville, NSW: Churchill Livingstone - Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-7295-3832-9.50024-0
2008
Book Chapter
Hypoglycaemia
Davies, M. W. and Cartwright, D. W. (2008). Hypoglycaemia. Pocket Notes on Neonatology. (pp. 77-79) edited by M. W. Davies, D. W. Cartwright and G. D. T. Inglis. Marrickville, NSW: Churchill Livingstone - Elsevier Australia.
2008
Book Chapter
Cranial ultrasounds
Davies, M. W. and Cartwright, D. W. (2008). Cranial ultrasounds. Pocket Notes on Neonatology. (pp. 116-118) edited by M. W. Davies, D. W. Cartwright and G. D. T. Inglis. Marrickville, NSW: Churchill Livingstone - Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-7295-3832-9.50019-7
2008
Book Chapter
Death
Davies, M. W. and Cartwright, D. W. (2008). Death. Pocket Notes on Neonatology. (pp. 156-157) edited by M. W. Davies, D. W. Cartwright and G. D. T. Inglis. Marrickville, NSW: Churchill Livingstone - Elsevier Australia.
2008
Book Chapter
Procedures
Cartwright, D. W. and Davies, M. W. (2008). Procedures. Pocket Notes on Neonatology. (pp. 13-31) edited by M. W. Davies, D. W. Cartwright and G. D. T. Inglis. Marrickville, NSW: Churchill Livingstone - Elsevier Australia.
2008
Book Chapter
Care of the extremely preterm baby
Davies, M. W. and Cartwright, D. W. (2008). Care of the extremely preterm baby. Pocket Notes on Neonatology. (pp. 89-96) edited by M. W. Davies, D. W. Cartwright and G. D. T. Inglis. Marrickville, NSW: Churchill Livingstone - Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-7295-3832-9.50014-8
2008
Book Chapter
Neonatal abstinence syndrome
Davies, M. W. and Cartwright, D. W. (2008). Neonatal abstinence syndrome. Pocket Notes on Neonatology. (pp. 124-126) edited by M. W. Davies, D. W. Cartwright and G. D. T. Inglis. Marrickville, NSW: Churchill Livingstone - Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-7295-3832-9.50022-7
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Transfer of preterm infants from incubator to open cot: a review of contemporary practice, a randomised controlled trial and a systematic review.
Joint Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Fiona Bogossian
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Sound and Language Exposure of Neonates in Single-room Environments
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Fiona Bogossian
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Development of early predictors of long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes for extremely preterm and/or extremely low birth weight infants
Associate Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Quantifying physiological vital sign differences in newborns from 34+0/7 weeks of gestation and establishment of vital sign reference ranges for the late preterm population.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Fiona Bogossian
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Nasal High Flow Therapy in Infants with Bronchiolitis: PARIS Trial (Paediatric Acute Respiratory Intervention Studies)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor John Fraser
Media
Enquiries
Contact Professor Mark Davies directly for media enquiries about:
- Babies - medicine
- Child health
- Evidence-based medicine
- Healthcare
- Infants - medicine
- Intensive care - neonatal
- Liquid ventilation - neonatal care
- Medicine
- Neonatal intensive care
- Neonatal ventilation
- Neonatology
- Newborn babies - medicine
- Paediatrics
- Ventilation - neonatal
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