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Sailesh Kumar

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347 works between 1995 and 2025
All (347) Journal Article (271) Book Chapter (19) Conference Publication (55) Book (1) Other Outputs (1)

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2023

Journal Article

Dietary supplements, guideline alignment and biochemical nutrient status in pregnancy: Findings from the Queensland Family Cohort pilot study

Gallo, Linda A., Steane, Sarah E., Young, Sophia L., de Jersey, Susan, Schoenaker, Danielle A. J. M., Borg, Danielle J., Lockett, Jack, Collins, Clare E., Perkins, Anthony V., Kumar, Sailesh, Clifton, Vicki L. and Wilkinson, Shelley A. (2023). Dietary supplements, guideline alignment and biochemical nutrient status in pregnancy: Findings from the Queensland Family Cohort pilot study. Maternal and Child Nutrition, 20 (1) e13589, 1-22. doi: 10.1111/mcn.13589

Dietary supplements, guideline alignment and biochemical nutrient status in pregnancy: Findings from the Queensland Family Cohort pilot study

2023

Journal Article

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on antenatal care provision and associated mental health, obstetric and neonatal outcomes

Woods, Anousha, Ballard, Emma, Kumar, Sailesh, Mackle, Tracey, Callaway, Leonie, Kothari, Alka, De Jersey, Susan, Bennett, Elizabeth, Foxcroft, Katie, Willis, Meg, Amoako, Akwasi and Lehner, Christoph (2023). The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on antenatal care provision and associated mental health, obstetric and neonatal outcomes. Journal of Perinatal Medicine, 52 (2), 222-229. doi: 10.1515/jpm-2023-0196

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on antenatal care provision and associated mental health, obstetric and neonatal outcomes

2023

Conference Publication

Prediction of preterm birth for growth‐restricted infants using PlGF, sFlt‐1/PlGF ratio and umbilical artery pulsatility index in combination

Hong, J. G., Crawford, K., Cavanagh, E. and Kumar, S. (2023). Prediction of preterm birth for growth‐restricted infants using PlGF, sFlt‐1/PlGF ratio and umbilical artery pulsatility index in combination. 33rd World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul, Korea, 16-19 October 2023. Oxford, United Kingdom: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/uog.26812

Prediction of preterm birth for growth‐restricted infants using PlGF, sFlt‐1/PlGF ratio and umbilical artery pulsatility index in combination

2023

Conference Publication

The predictive utility of shear wave elastography in fetal growth restriction

Cavanagh, E., Crawford, K., Hong, J. G. and Kumar, S. (2023). The predictive utility of shear wave elastography in fetal growth restriction. 33rd World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul, South Korea, 16-19 October 2023. Oxford, United Kingdom: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/uog.26830

The predictive utility of shear wave elastography in fetal growth restriction

2023

Conference Publication

EP15.15: Prediction of preterm birth for growth‐restricted infants using PlGF levels and sFlt‐1/PlGF ratio

Hong, J. G., Crawford, K., Cavanagh, E. and Kumar, S. (2023). EP15.15: Prediction of preterm birth for growth‐restricted infants using PlGF levels and sFlt‐1/PlGF ratio. 33rd World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul, Korea, 16-19 October 2023. Oxford, United Kingdom: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/uog.26883

EP15.15: Prediction of preterm birth for growth‐restricted infants using PlGF levels and sFlt‐1/PlGF ratio

2023

Journal Article

Intrapartum use of sildenafil citrate to prevent fetal compromise and emergency operative birth in term pregnancies in the United Kingdom and Australia: a preliminary cost-effectiveness analysis

Callander, Emily J., Tarnow-Mordi, William, Morton, Rachael, Mol, Ben W. and Kumar, Sailesh (2023). Intrapartum use of sildenafil citrate to prevent fetal compromise and emergency operative birth in term pregnancies in the United Kingdom and Australia: a preliminary cost-effectiveness analysis. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 164 (3), 1010-1018. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.15135

Intrapartum use of sildenafil citrate to prevent fetal compromise and emergency operative birth in term pregnancies in the United Kingdom and Australia: a preliminary cost-effectiveness analysis

2023

Journal Article

SuPreme Study: a protocol to study the neuroprotective potential of sulfate among very/extremely preterm infants

Hurrion, Elizabeth M., Badawi, Nadia, Boyd, Roslyn N., Morgan, Catherine, Gibbons, Kristen, Hennig, Stefanie, Koorts, Pieter, Chauhan, Manbir, Bowling, Francis, Flenady, Vicki, Kumar, Sailesh and Dawson, Paul A (2023). SuPreme Study: a protocol to study the neuroprotective potential of sulfate among very/extremely preterm infants. BMJ Open, 13 (7) 076130, 1-10. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-076130

SuPreme Study: a protocol to study the neuroprotective potential of sulfate among very/extremely preterm infants

2023

Conference Publication

Classifying small for gestational age infants as "low risk": A prediction model

Triggs, Tegan, Crawford, Kylie, Finnane, Anna and Kumar, Sailesh (2023). Classifying small for gestational age infants as "low risk": A prediction model. HOBOKEN: WILEY.

Classifying small for gestational age infants as "low risk": A prediction model

2023

Journal Article

A systematic review investigating maternal nutrition during pregnancy after bariatric surgery

Guthrie, Taylor M., Dix, Clare F., Truby, Helen, Kumar, Sailesh and de Jersey, Susan J. (2023). A systematic review investigating maternal nutrition during pregnancy after bariatric surgery. Obesity Surgery, 33 (6), 1-9. doi: 10.1007/s11695-023-06565-8

A systematic review investigating maternal nutrition during pregnancy after bariatric surgery

2023

Journal Article

Cost‐effectiveness of closed incision negative pressure wound therapy in preventing surgical site infection among obese women giving birth by caesarean section: An economic evaluation (DRESSING trial)

Whitty, Jennifer A., Wagner, Adam P., Kang, Evelyn, Ellwood, David, Chaboyer, Wendy, Kumar, Sailesh, Clifton, Vicki L., Thalib, Lukman and Gillespie, Brigid M. (2023). Cost‐effectiveness of closed incision negative pressure wound therapy in preventing surgical site infection among obese women giving birth by caesarean section: An economic evaluation (DRESSING trial). Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 63 (5), 673-680. doi: 10.1111/ajo.13677

Cost‐effectiveness of closed incision negative pressure wound therapy in preventing surgical site infection among obese women giving birth by caesarean section: An economic evaluation (DRESSING trial)

2023

Journal Article

Male infants are at higher risk of neonatal mortality and severe morbidity

Wong, Cynthia, Schreiber, Veronika, Crawford, Kylie and Kumar, Sailesh (2023). Male infants are at higher risk of neonatal mortality and severe morbidity. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 63 (4), 550-555. doi: 10.1111/ajo.13689

Male infants are at higher risk of neonatal mortality and severe morbidity

2023

Journal Article

Predictive utility of the fetal cerebroplacental ratio for hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy, severe neonatal morbidity and perinatal mortality in late‐preterm and term infants

Bendall, Alexa, Schreiber, Veronika, Crawford, Kylie and Kumar, Sailesh (2023). Predictive utility of the fetal cerebroplacental ratio for hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy, severe neonatal morbidity and perinatal mortality in late‐preterm and term infants. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 63 (4), 491-498. doi: 10.1111/ajo.13668

Predictive utility of the fetal cerebroplacental ratio for hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy, severe neonatal morbidity and perinatal mortality in late‐preterm and term infants

2023

Journal Article

Circulating biomarkers associated with placental dysfunction and their utility for predicting fetal growth restriction

Hong, Jesrine and Kumar, Sailesh (2023). Circulating biomarkers associated with placental dysfunction and their utility for predicting fetal growth restriction. Clinical Science, 137 (8), 579-595. doi: 10.1042/cs20220300

Circulating biomarkers associated with placental dysfunction and their utility for predicting fetal growth restriction

2023

Journal Article

Perinatal antecedents of moderate and severe neonatal hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy: an Australian birth cohort study

Stoke, Rosie, Schreiber, Veronika, Hocking, Kaycee, Jardine, Luke and Kumar, Sailesh (2023). Perinatal antecedents of moderate and severe neonatal hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy: an Australian birth cohort study. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 63 (3), 409-417. doi: 10.1111/ajo.13665

Perinatal antecedents of moderate and severe neonatal hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy: an Australian birth cohort study

2023

Journal Article

PBPK-based dose finding for sildenafil in pregnant women for antenatal treatment of congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Macente, Julia, Nauwelaerts, Nina, Russo, Francesca M., Deprest, Jan, Allegaert, Karel, Lammens, Bart, Hernandes Bonan, Rodolfo, Turner, Jessica M., Kumar, Sailesh, Diniz, Andrea, Martins, Frederico S. and Annaert, Pieter (2023). PBPK-based dose finding for sildenafil in pregnant women for antenatal treatment of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 14 1068153, 1-12. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1068153

PBPK-based dose finding for sildenafil in pregnant women for antenatal treatment of congenital diaphragmatic hernia

2023

Journal Article

Definitions matter: detection rates and perinatal outcomes for infants prenatally identified with late fetal growth restriction using biometric vs consensus Delphi criteria

Schreiber, V., Hurst, C., Costa, F. da Silva, Stoke, R., Turner, J. and Kumar, S. (2023). Definitions matter: detection rates and perinatal outcomes for infants prenatally identified with late fetal growth restriction using biometric vs consensus Delphi criteria. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 61 (3), 377-385. doi: 10.1002/uog.26035

Definitions matter: detection rates and perinatal outcomes for infants prenatally identified with late fetal growth restriction using biometric vs consensus Delphi criteria

2023

Journal Article

Decreased fetal movements – The utility of ultrasound to identify infants at risk and prevent stillbirth is poor

Turner, Jessica M., Cinotta, Rob, Chua, Jacqueline, Gardener, Glenn, Petersen, Scott, Thomas, Joseph, Lee-Tannock, Alison and Kumar, Sailesh (2023). Decreased fetal movements – The utility of ultrasound to identify infants at risk and prevent stillbirth is poor. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology MFM, 5 (2) 100782, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2022.100782

Decreased fetal movements – The utility of ultrasound to identify infants at risk and prevent stillbirth is poor

2023

Journal Article

The magnitude rather than the rate of decline in fetal growth is a stronger risk factor for perinatal mortality in term infants

Larsen, Mads Langager, Schreiber, Veronika, Krebs, Lone, Hoei-Hansen, Christina Engel and Kumar, Sailesh (2023). The magnitude rather than the rate of decline in fetal growth is a stronger risk factor for perinatal mortality in term infants. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology MFM, 5 (2) 100780, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2022.100780

The magnitude rather than the rate of decline in fetal growth is a stronger risk factor for perinatal mortality in term infants

2023

Journal Article

Insufficient evidence of a breastmilk microbiota at six-weeks postpartum: A pilot study

Leech, Sophie M., Gilbert, Morgan C., Clifton, Vicki L., Kumar, Sailesh, Rae, Kym M., Borg, Danielle and Dekker Nitert, Marloes (2023). Insufficient evidence of a breastmilk microbiota at six-weeks postpartum: A pilot study. Nutrients, 15 (3) 696, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/nu15030696

Insufficient evidence of a breastmilk microbiota at six-weeks postpartum: A pilot study

2023

Journal Article

Reply to Letter to Editor: Maternal awareness of decreased fetal movements to prevent stillbirth—no benefit

Kumar, Sailesh and Turner, Jessica M. (2023). Reply to Letter to Editor: Maternal awareness of decreased fetal movements to prevent stillbirth—no benefit. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology MFM, 5 (8) 100892, 100892. doi: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2023.100892

Reply to Letter to Editor: Maternal awareness of decreased fetal movements to prevent stillbirth—no benefit

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2026
    A state-based Perinatal Family Mental Health Registry
    Queensland Mental Health Commission
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2027
    BUBs Quit Study: clinical Midwife Specialist to assist pregnant women to quit smoking using counselling and embedded technology (NHMRC Partnership Grant led by UNSW)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2026
    Digital Infrastructure For improving First Nations Maternal & Child Health
    MRFF Research Data Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2026
    Novel approaches to preventing perinatal death and disability from birth asphyxia
    NHMRC Investigator Grants
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2026
    Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth
    NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2025
    Can intrapartum SildEnafil safely Avert the Risks of Contraction-induced Hypoxia in labour? iSEARCH - a pragmatic Phase 3 Randomised Controlled Trial
    NHMRC MRFF - Rare Cancers, Rare Diseases and Unmet Need
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022
    Machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to develop predictive models for late gestation adverse perinatal outcomes
    Ferring Pharmaceuticals Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2021
    Australian Centre for Research Excellence in Stillbirth
    NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2020
    ADding negative pRESSure to improve healING (the DRESSING trial) (NHMRC Project Grant administered by Griffith University)
    Griffith University
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2019
    Neuroprotective role of sulphate among preterm babies (SuPreme study)
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant

Availability

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Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Factors determining intrapartum fetal compromise and perinatal complications related to birth asphyxia.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Luke Jardine

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Reducing operative birth for fetal distress in women with small or poorly grown infants using Sildenafil Citrate. The RidStress 2 Randomised Controlled Trial.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Honorary Professor Vicki Clifton

  • Master Philosophy

    The obstetric and perinatal factors associated with preterm birth

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Prediction of intrapartum fetal compromise using prenatal ultrasound and placental biomarkers

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Honorary Professor Vicki Clifton

  • Master Philosophy

    Maternal, obstetric and perinatal outcomes of pregnancies complicated by socio-demographic, medical, surgical or intrapartum risk factors

    Principal Advisor

  • Master Philosophy

    Biomarkers predictive of placental dysfunction and adverse perinatal outcome

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Honorary Professor Vicki Clifton

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Reducing operative birth for fetal distress in women with small or poorly grown infants using Sildenafil Citrate. The RidStress 2 Randomised Controlled Trial.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Honorary Professor Vicki Clifton

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Reducing operative birth for fetal distress in women with small or poorly grown infants using Sildenafil Citrate. The RidStress 2 Randomised Controlled Trial.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Honorary Professor Vicki Clifton

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Maternal, obstetric and perinatal outcomes of pregnancies complicated by socio-demographic, medical, surgical or intrapartum risk factors

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Greg Duncombe

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Prenatal identification of infants at risk of mortality or severe neonatal morbidity

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Honorary Professor Vicki Clifton

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Neuroprotective role of sulphate among preterm infants (SuPreme study)

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Paul Dawson

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The impact of bariatric surgery prior to pregnancy on maternal nutrition status and offspring growth: A prospective cohort study.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Susie de Jersey

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Decreased fetal movements during pregnancy: Early detection and perinatal outcomes

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Jessica Sexton, Honorary Professor Vicki Flenady

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Neuroprotective role of sulphate among preterm infants (SuPreme study)

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Paul Dawson

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Role of extracellular vesicles mitochondria DNA in maternal obesity

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Carlos Salomon Gallo

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The impact of bariatric surgery prior to pregnancy on maternal nutrition status and offspring growth: A prospective cohort study.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Susie de Jersey

Completed supervision

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