
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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2007
Journal Article
Prophylactic antibiotics to reduce morbidity and mortality in ventilated newborn infants
Inglis, Garry D. T., Jardine, Luke A. and Davies, Mark W. (2007). Prophylactic antibiotics to reduce morbidity and mortality in ventilated newborn infants. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2011 (3) CD004338, CD004338.1-CD004338.17. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004338.pub3
2007
Journal Article
Prophylactic antibiotics to reduce morbidity and mortality in neonates with umbilical artery catheters
Inglis, Garry D. T., Jardine, Luke A. and Davies, Mark W. (2007). Prophylactic antibiotics to reduce morbidity and mortality in neonates with umbilical artery catheters. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2011 (4) CD006179, CD004697-1-CD004697-13. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004697.pub3
2007
Journal Article
Cup feeding versus other forms of supplemental enteral feeding for newborn infants unable to fully breastfeed (Review)
Flint, Anndrea, New, Karen and Davies, Mark W. (2007). Cup feeding versus other forms of supplemental enteral feeding for newborn infants unable to fully breastfeed (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2). doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005092.pub2
2007
Journal Article
Progression from gastric tube feeds to full suckle feeds and discharge home of preterm infants
Flint, A., Davies, M. W. and Palmer-Field, K. (2007). Progression from gastric tube feeds to full suckle feeds and discharge home of preterm infants. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 25 (1), 44-48.
2007
Journal Article
Total steroid dose given to ventilated newborn infants with chronic lung disease
Jones, B. O. and Davies, M. W. (2007). Total steroid dose given to ventilated newborn infants with chronic lung disease. Journal of Paediatrics And Child Health, 43 (1-2), 40-43. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2007.01000.x
2006
Journal Article
Incubation time required for neonatal blood cultures to become positive
Jardine, Luke, Davies, Mark W. and Faoagali, Joan (2006). Incubation time required for neonatal blood cultures to become positive. Journal of Paediatrics And Child Health, 42 (12), 797-802. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2006.00980.x
2006
Journal Article
An Advanced Expiratory Circuit for the Recovery of Perfluorocarbon Liquid From Non-Saturated Perfluorocarbon Vapour During Partial Liquid Ventilation: An Experimental Model
Dunster, Kimble R., Davies, Mark W. and Fraser, John F. (2006). An Advanced Expiratory Circuit for the Recovery of Perfluorocarbon Liquid From Non-Saturated Perfluorocarbon Vapour During Partial Liquid Ventilation: An Experimental Model. BioMedical Engineering OnLine, 5 (7) 7. doi: 10.1186/1475-925X-5-7
2006
Journal Article
Disposable nappies for preventing napkin dermatitis in infants
Baer, Erica L., Davies, Mark W. and Easterbrook, Kirsty J. (2006). Disposable nappies for preventing napkin dermatitis in infants. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 3 (3) CD004262, CD004262.1-CD004262.27. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004262.pub2
2005
Journal Article
Volume-Targeted Ventilation and Arterial Carbon Dioxide in Neonates
Dawson, Catherine and Davies, Mark William (2005). Volume-Targeted Ventilation and Arterial Carbon Dioxide in Neonates. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 41 (9-10), 518-521. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2005.00695.x
2005
Journal Article
Gastroschisis: Ward Reduction Compared With Traditional Reduction Under General Anesthesia
Davies, Mark W., Kimble, Roy M. and Cartwright, David W. (2005). Gastroschisis: Ward Reduction Compared With Traditional Reduction Under General Anesthesia. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 40 (3), 523-527. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2004.11.030
2005
Journal Article
Prophylactic antibiotics to reduce morbidity and mortality in neonates with umbilical venous catheters (Protocol)
Inglis, G. D. T. and Davies, M.W. (2005). Prophylactic antibiotics to reduce morbidity and mortality in neonates with umbilical venous catheters (Protocol). Cochrane Library Systematic Reviews, 3, 1-5.
2005
Journal Article
Topical vitamin A, or its derivatives, for treating and preventing napkin dermatitis in infants
Davies, Mark W., Dore, Amanda J. and Perissinotto, Kaylene L. (2005). Topical vitamin A, or its derivatives, for treating and preventing napkin dermatitis in infants. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 4 (4) CD004300, CD004300.1-CD004300.12. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004300.pub2
2005
Journal Article
Cup feeding versus other forms of supplemental enteral feeding for newborn infants unable to fully breastfeed (Protocol)
Flint, A., New, K. and Davies, M. W. (2005). Cup feeding versus other forms of supplemental enteral feeding for newborn infants unable to fully breastfeed (Protocol). Cochrane Library Systematic Reviews, 3 (2) CD005092, 1-5. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005092.pub2
2005
Journal Article
Iron supplementation in enterally fed preterm infants (Protocol)
Miss, R. J., Davies, M.W. and McGuire, W. (2005). Iron supplementation in enterally fed preterm infants (Protocol). Cochrane Library Systematic Reviews, 3, 1-5. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005095
2005
Journal Article
Continuous infusion versus intermittent flushing to prevent loss of function of peripheral intravenous catheters used for drug administration in newborn infants (Protocol)
McIntosh, D., Flint, A. L. and Davies, M.W. (2005). Continuous infusion versus intermittent flushing to prevent loss of function of peripheral intravenous catheters used for drug administration in newborn infants (Protocol). Cochrane Library Systematic Reviews, 3 (4), 1-5. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004593.pub2
2005
Journal Article
Continuous Infusion versus Intermittent Flushing to Prevent Loss of Function of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters used for Drug Administration in Newborn Infants (Review)
Flint, A., McIntosh, D. and Davies, M. W. (2005). Continuous Infusion versus Intermittent Flushing to Prevent Loss of Function of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters used for Drug Administration in Newborn Infants (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 4 (4), CD004593.1-CD004593.13. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004593.pub2
2005
Journal Article
Prophylactic antibiotics to reduce morbidity and mortality in neonates with umbilical venous catheters
Inglis, G. D. T. and Davies, M. W. (2005). Prophylactic antibiotics to reduce morbidity and mortality in neonates with umbilical venous catheters. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 4 (4) CD005251, CD005251-1-CD005251-15. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005251.pub2
2004
Journal Article
Predicting the Need for Ventilation in Term and Near-Term Neonates
Morosini, A. and Davies, M. W. (2004). Predicting the Need for Ventilation in Term and Near-Term Neonates. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 40 (8), 438-443. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2004.00425.x
2004
Journal Article
Inspired Gas Temperature in Ventilated Neonates
Davies, Mark William, Dunster, Kimble Robert and Cartwright, David William (2004). Inspired Gas Temperature in Ventilated Neonates. Pediatric Pulmonology, 38 (1), 50-54. doi: 10.1002/ppul.20036
2004
Journal Article
A Novel Expiratory Circuit For Recovery Of Perfluorocarbon Liquid During Partial Liquid Ventilation
Dunster, Kimble Robert and Davies, Mark William (2004). A Novel Expiratory Circuit For Recovery Of Perfluorocarbon Liquid During Partial Liquid Ventilation. Intensive Care Medicine, 30 (3), 514-516. doi: 10.1007/s00134-003-2085-4
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Sensory exposure of neonates in single room environments
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Fiona Bogossian
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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