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Sailesh Kumar

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353 works between 1995 and 2025
All (353) Journal Article (273) Book Chapter (19) Conference Publication (56) Book (1) Other Outputs (4)

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2017

Journal Article

Myocardial strain assessment using Velocity Vector Imaging in normally grown fetuses at term

Alsolai, Amal A., Bligh, Larissa N., Greer, Ristan M., Gooi, Alexander and Kumar, Sailesh (2017). Myocardial strain assessment using Velocity Vector Imaging in normally grown fetuses at term. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 52 (3), 352-358. doi: 10.1002/uog.17549

Myocardial strain assessment using Velocity Vector Imaging in normally grown fetuses at term

2017

Journal Article

Cerebroplacental ratio thresholds measured within two weeks of birth and the risk of Cesarean section for intrapartum fetal compromise and adverse neonatal outcome

Bligh, Larissa N., Alsolai, Amal A., Greer, Ristan M. and Kumar, Sailesh (2017). Cerebroplacental ratio thresholds measured within two weeks of birth and the risk of Cesarean section for intrapartum fetal compromise and adverse neonatal outcome. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 52 (3), 340-346. doi: 10.1002/uog.17542

Cerebroplacental ratio thresholds measured within two weeks of birth and the risk of Cesarean section for intrapartum fetal compromise and adverse neonatal outcome

2017

Journal Article

Review: The role of multiple placental glucocorticoid receptor isoforms in adapting to the maternal environment and regulating fetal growth

Clifton, V. L., Cuffe, J., Moritz, K. M., Cole, T. J., Fuller, P. J., Lu, N. Z., Kumar, S., Chong, S. and Saif, Z. (2017). Review: The role of multiple placental glucocorticoid receptor isoforms in adapting to the maternal environment and regulating fetal growth. Placenta, 54, 24-29. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2016.12.017

Review: The role of multiple placental glucocorticoid receptor isoforms in adapting to the maternal environment and regulating fetal growth

2017

Conference Publication

G490(P) Neuroprotective benefit of antenatal magnesium sulfate for preterm infants. Is it the magnesium or the sulfate?

Hurrion, EM, Colditz, PB, Boyd, RN, Badawi, N, Koorts, PJ, Kumar, S, Flenady, VJ and Dawson, PA (2017). G490(P) Neuroprotective benefit of antenatal magnesium sulfate for preterm infants. Is it the magnesium or the sulfate?. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2017-313087.482

G490(P) Neuroprotective benefit of antenatal magnesium sulfate for preterm infants. Is it the magnesium or the sulfate?

2017

Journal Article

The relationship between the five-minute Apgar score, mode of birth and neonatal outcomes

Thavarajah, Harshithaa, Flatley, Christopher and Kumar, Sailesh (2017). The relationship between the five-minute Apgar score, mode of birth and neonatal outcomes. The Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, 26 (10), 1335-1341. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2017.1315666

The relationship between the five-minute Apgar score, mode of birth and neonatal outcomes

2017

Journal Article

Intrapartum and neonatal outcomes in singleton pregnancies following conception by assisted reproduction techniques

Rozdarz, Kellie M., Flatley, Christopher J. and Kumar, Sailesh (2017). Intrapartum and neonatal outcomes in singleton pregnancies following conception by assisted reproduction techniques. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 57 (6), 588-592. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12620

Intrapartum and neonatal outcomes in singleton pregnancies following conception by assisted reproduction techniques

2017

Journal Article

The fetal cerebro-placental ratio in diabetic pregnancies is influenced more by the umbilical artery rather than middle cerebral artery pulsatility index

Gibbons, Anthea, Flatley, Christopher and Kumar, Sailesh (2017). The fetal cerebro-placental ratio in diabetic pregnancies is influenced more by the umbilical artery rather than middle cerebral artery pulsatility index. European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 211, 56-61. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2017.02.001

The fetal cerebro-placental ratio in diabetic pregnancies is influenced more by the umbilical artery rather than middle cerebral artery pulsatility index

2017

Journal Article

Predictors of mode of birth and duration of labour following induction using prostaglandin vaginal gel

Beckmann, Michael, Gibbons, Kristen, Flenady, Vicki and Kumar, Sailesh (2017). Predictors of mode of birth and duration of labour following induction using prostaglandin vaginal gel. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 57 (2), 168-175. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12588

Predictors of mode of birth and duration of labour following induction using prostaglandin vaginal gel

2017

Journal Article

Perinatal risk factors for low and moderate five-minute Apgar scores at term

Lai, Shimona, Flatley, Christopher and Kumar, Sailesh (2017). Perinatal risk factors for low and moderate five-minute Apgar scores at term. European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 210, 251-256. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2017.01.008

Perinatal risk factors for low and moderate five-minute Apgar scores at term

2017

Journal Article

Measuring women's experience of induction of labor using prostaglandin vaginal gel

Beckmann, Michael, Thompson, Rachel, Miller, Yvette, Prosser, Samantha J., Flenady, Vicki and Kumar, Sailesh (2017). Measuring women's experience of induction of labor using prostaglandin vaginal gel. European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 210, 189-195. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2016.12.032

Measuring women's experience of induction of labor using prostaglandin vaginal gel

2017

Journal Article

Review: Systematic review of the utility of the fetal cerebroplacental ratio measured at term for the prediction of adverse perinatal outcome

Dunn, Liam, Sherrell, Helen and Kumar, Sailesh (2017). Review: Systematic review of the utility of the fetal cerebroplacental ratio measured at term for the prediction of adverse perinatal outcome. Placenta, 54, 68-75. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2017.02.006

Review: Systematic review of the utility of the fetal cerebroplacental ratio measured at term for the prediction of adverse perinatal outcome

2017

Journal Article

Maternal Vitamin D levels and the risk of perinatal death

McGuigan, India, Flatley, Christopher and Kumar, Sailesh (2017). Maternal Vitamin D levels and the risk of perinatal death. The Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, 30 (13), 1-5. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2016.1202233

Maternal Vitamin D levels and the risk of perinatal death

2017

Journal Article

Intrapartum intervention rates and perinatal outcomes following induction of labour compared to expectant management at term from an Australian perinatal centre

Zhao, Yi, Flatley, Christopher and Kumar, Sailesh (2017). Intrapartum intervention rates and perinatal outcomes following induction of labour compared to expectant management at term from an Australian perinatal centre. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 57 (1), 40-48. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12576

Intrapartum intervention rates and perinatal outcomes following induction of labour compared to expectant management at term from an Australian perinatal centre

2017

Conference Publication

Does aspirin use in pregnancy reduce the incidence of intrapartum fetal compromise? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Turner, J., Brown, N. and Kumar, S. (2017). Does aspirin use in pregnancy reduce the incidence of intrapartum fetal compromise? A systematic review and meta-analysis. RANZCOG 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting, Auckland, New Zealand, 29 October-1 November 2017. Richmond, VIC Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia.

Does aspirin use in pregnancy reduce the incidence of intrapartum fetal compromise? A systematic review and meta-analysis

2017

Conference Publication

Relationship between Maternal Placental Growth Factor Levels and Intrapartum Fetal Compromise at Term Gestation

Dunn, L., Flatley, C. and Kumar, S. (2017). Relationship between Maternal Placental Growth Factor Levels and Intrapartum Fetal Compromise at Term Gestation. RANZCOG 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting, Auckland, New Zealand, 29 Oct–1 November 2017. Richmond, VIC Australia: John Wiley and Sons.

Relationship between Maternal Placental Growth Factor Levels and Intrapartum Fetal Compromise at Term Gestation

2017

Conference Publication

Patient Acceptability of Participation in Obstetric Research

Sherrell, H. and Kumar, S. (2017). Patient Acceptability of Participation in Obstetric Research. RANZCOG 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting, Auckland, New Zealand, 29 October – 1 November 2017. Hoboken, NJ United States: Wiley.

Patient Acceptability of Participation in Obstetric Research

2017

Conference Publication

Plasma sulphate levels decline in the neonatal preterm piglet

Dawson, Paul, Lingwood, Barbara, Eiby, Yvonne, Barnes, Samuel, Colditz, Paul, Boyd, Roslyn, Badawi, Nadia, Koorts, Pieter, Kumar, Sailesh, Flenady, Vicki and Hurrion, Elizabeth (2017). Plasma sulphate levels decline in the neonatal preterm piglet. 21st Annual Congress of the Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand (PSANZ), Canberra, Australia, 2–5 April, 2017. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/jpc.13494_68

Plasma sulphate levels decline in the neonatal preterm piglet

2017

Conference Publication

Maternal Placental Growth Factor Levels between 37 and 42 Weeks Gestation

Dunn, L., Flatley, C. and Kumar, S. (2017). Maternal Placental Growth Factor Levels between 37 and 42 Weeks Gestation. RANZCOG 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting, Auckland, New Zealand, 29 Oct–1 November 2017. Richmond, VIC Australia: John Wiley and Sons.

Maternal Placental Growth Factor Levels between 37 and 42 Weeks Gestation

2017

Conference Publication

Effect of Labour on Maternal Placental Growth Factor Levels in Term, Normal Risk Pregnancies

Dunn, L., Flatley, C. and Kumar, S. (2017). Effect of Labour on Maternal Placental Growth Factor Levels in Term, Normal Risk Pregnancies. RANZCOG 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting, Auckland, New Zealand, 29 Oct–1 November 2017. Richmond, VIC Australia: John Wiley and Sons.

Effect of Labour on Maternal Placental Growth Factor Levels in Term, Normal Risk Pregnancies

2016

Journal Article

Sildenafil in pregnancy: a systematic review of maternal tolerance and obstetric and perinatal outcomes

Dunn, Liam, Greer, Ristan, Flenady, Vicki and Kumar, Sailesh (2016). Sildenafil in pregnancy: a systematic review of maternal tolerance and obstetric and perinatal outcomes. Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy, 41 (2), 81-88. doi: 10.1159/000453062

Sildenafil in pregnancy: a systematic review of maternal tolerance and obstetric and perinatal outcomes

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

Professor Sailesh Kumar is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • 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

    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

    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

    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

Completed supervision

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