
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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2000
Journal Article
Trials on trial
Davies M. (2000). Trials on trial. New Scientist, 166 (2234), 40-40.
2000
Journal Article
Nebulised racemic epinephrine for extubation of newborn infants
Davies, M. W. and Davis, P. G. (2000). Nebulised racemic epinephrine for extubation of newborn infants. The Cochrane Library, 2002 (3). doi: 10.1002/14651858.cd000506
2000
Journal Article
The effect of perfluorocarbon vapour on the measurement of respiratory tidal volume during partial liquid ventilation
Davies, Mark W. and Dunster, Kimble R. (2000). The effect of perfluorocarbon vapour on the measurement of respiratory tidal volume during partial liquid ventilation. Physiological Measurement, 21 (3), N23-N30. doi: 10.1088/0967-3334/21/3/402
1999
Journal Article
Cheaper in the end
Davies, M (1999). Cheaper in the end. New Scientist, 164 (2217), 54-54.
1999
Journal Article
Liquid Ventilation
Davies, M. W. (1999). Liquid Ventilation. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 35 (5), 434-437. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1754.1999.355404.x
1999
Journal Article
Risky trials
Davies, M (1999). Risky trials. New Scientist, 163 (2202), 53-53.
1999
Journal Article
Transverse Cerebellar Diameter On Cranial Ultrasound Scan In Preterm Neonates In An Australian Population
Swaminathan, M., Davies, M. W., Davis, P. G. and Betheras, F. R. (1999). Transverse Cerebellar Diameter On Cranial Ultrasound Scan In Preterm Neonates In An Australian Population. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 35 (4), 346-349. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1754.1999.00365.x
1999
Journal Article
Letter to the Editor: Clotting Profiles and Coagulation Factors
Mehr, Sam S. and Davies, Mark W. (1999). Letter to the Editor: Clotting Profiles and Coagulation Factors. Archives of Disease in Childhood. Fetal and Neonatal Edition, 81 (1).
1999
Journal Article
Ultrasound Gel under Radiant Heat Warmers: Are preterm infants at risk of burns?
Davies, M. W. and Mehr, S. (1999). Ultrasound Gel under Radiant Heat Warmers: Are preterm infants at risk of burns?. Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine Bulletin, 2 (4), 11-15.
1999
Journal Article
Bacterial on toys in neonatal intensive care cots.
Morley, C. J., Davies, M. W. and Mehr, S. (1999). Bacterial on toys in neonatal intensive care cots.. Pediatric Research, 45 (6), 900-900. doi: 10.1203/00006450-199906000-00100
1999
Journal Article
Gentamicin dosage intervals
Davies, M. W. and Cartwright, D. (1999). Gentamicin dosage intervals. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 35 (4), 412-412.
1999
Journal Article
Oxygenation is not improved by partial liquid high frequency ventilation using a high lung volume strategy. An experimental study
Davies, Mark W., Stewart, M. J., Souriel, M., Chavasse, R. and Butt, W. (1999). Oxygenation is not improved by partial liquid high frequency ventilation using a high lung volume strategy. An experimental study. Critical Care and Resuscitation, 1 (4), 339-343.
1999
Journal Article
Clotting profiles and coagulation factors
Mehr, S. S. and Davies, M. W. (1999). Clotting profiles and coagulation factors. Archives of diseases in childhood, 81 (1), F77-F77. doi: 10.1136/fn.81.1.F77
1999
Journal Article
Cystic Periventricular Leukomalacia in a Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome: A Case Report
Swaminathan, M., Davies, M. W. and Betheras, F. R. (1999). Cystic Periventricular Leukomalacia in a Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome: A Case Report. Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine Bulletin, 2 (4), 25-28.
1998
Journal Article
Gentamicin Dosage Intervals In Neonates: Longer Dosage Interval - Less Toxicity
Davies, M. W. and Cartwright, D. W. (1998). Gentamicin Dosage Intervals In Neonates: Longer Dosage Interval - Less Toxicity. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 34 (6), 577-580. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1754.1998.00306.x
1998
Journal Article
Postextubation Chest X-Rays in Neonates: A Routine No Longer Necessary
Davies, M. W. and Cartwright, D. W. (1998). Postextubation Chest X-Rays in Neonates: A Routine No Longer Necessary. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 34 (2), 147-150. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1754.1998.00180.x
1998
Journal Article
Letter to the Editor: Insertion of Umbilical Venous Catheters Past the Ductus Venosus Using the Double Catheter Technique
Davies, M. W. and Cartwright, D. W. (1998). Letter to the Editor: Insertion of Umbilical Venous Catheters Past the Ductus Venosus Using the Double Catheter Technique. Archives of Disease in Childhood. Fetal and Neonatal Edition, 78 (3).
1998
Journal Article
Insertion of umbilical venous catheters past the ductus venosus using the double catheter technique
Davies, M. W. and Cartwright, D. W. (1998). Insertion of umbilical venous catheters past the ductus venosus using the double catheter technique. Archives of Disease In Childhood, 78 (3), F234-F234. doi: 10.1136/fn.78.3.F234a
1998
Journal Article
Linear Echogenicity of Lenticulostriate Arteries in Neonates: A Significant Cranial Ultrasound Finding
Swaminathan, M., Davies, M. W. and Betheras, F. R. (1998). Linear Echogenicity of Lenticulostriate Arteries in Neonates: A Significant Cranial Ultrasound Finding. Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine Bulletin, 1 (4), 25-28.
1996
Journal Article
Nappy pin needlestick injury and blood-borne viruses
Davies, M. W. (1996). Nappy pin needlestick injury and blood-borne viruses. Journal of Paediatrics And Child Health, 32 (4), 353-353. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.1996.tb02570.x
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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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