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Sailesh Kumar

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369 works between 1995 and 2026
All (369) Book (1) Journal Article (291) Other Outputs (1) Conference Publication (56) Book Chapter (20)

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2018

Journal Article

Changes in maternal placental growth factor levels during term labour

Dunn, Liam, Flatley, Christopher and Kumar, Sailesh (2018). Changes in maternal placental growth factor levels during term labour. Placenta, 61, 11-16. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2017.11.003

Changes in maternal placental growth factor levels during term labour

2018

Journal Article

Emergency caesarean for intrapartum fetal compromise and admission to the neonatal intensive care unit at term is more influenced by fetal weight than the cerebroplacental ratio

Ho, Chelsea, Flatley, Christopher J. and Kumar, Sailesh (2018). Emergency caesarean for intrapartum fetal compromise and admission to the neonatal intensive care unit at term is more influenced by fetal weight than the cerebroplacental ratio. Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, 33 (10), 1-6. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2018.1526912

Emergency caesarean for intrapartum fetal compromise and admission to the neonatal intensive care unit at term is more influenced by fetal weight than the cerebroplacental ratio

2018

Conference Publication

Maternal and perinatal outcomes after emergency caesarean section at term in nulliparous compared to multiparous women

Sherrell, H., Flatley, C. and Kumar, S. (2018). Maternal and perinatal outcomes after emergency caesarean section at term in nulliparous compared to multiparous women. RCOG World Congress 2018, Singapore, 21–24 March 2018. Hoboken, NJ United States: Wiley. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.7_15132

Maternal and perinatal outcomes after emergency caesarean section at term in nulliparous compared to multiparous women

2018

Conference Publication

Impact of shoulder dystocia, stratified by type of manoeuvre, on severe neonatal outcome and maternal morbidity

Michelotti, F., Flatley, C. and Kumar, S. (2018). Impact of shoulder dystocia, stratified by type of manoeuvre, on severe neonatal outcome and maternal morbidity. British Maternal and Fetal Medicine Society (BMFMS) 20th Annual Conference 2018, Brighton, United Kingdom, 19–20 April 2018. Hoboken, NJ United States: Wiley.

Impact of shoulder dystocia, stratified by type of manoeuvre, on severe neonatal outcome and maternal morbidity

2018

Conference Publication

Is the fetal cerebroplacental ratio better that the estimated fetal weight in predicting adverse perinatal outcomes in a low risk cohort?

Flatley, C. and Kumar, S. (2018). Is the fetal cerebroplacental ratio better that the estimated fetal weight in predicting adverse perinatal outcomes in a low risk cohort?. RCOG World Congress 2018, Singapore, 21–24 March 2018. Hoboken, NJ United States: Wiley. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.2_15131

Is the fetal cerebroplacental ratio better that the estimated fetal weight in predicting adverse perinatal outcomes in a low risk cohort?

2017

Journal Article

Birth-weight centiles and the risk of serious adverse neonatal outcomes at term

Yu, Joanna, Flatley, Christopher, Greer, Ristan M. and Kumar, Sailesh (2017). Birth-weight centiles and the risk of serious adverse neonatal outcomes at term. Journal of Perinatal Medicine, 46 (9), 1048-1056. doi: 10.1515/jpm-2017-0176

Birth-weight centiles and the risk of serious adverse neonatal outcomes at term

2017

Journal Article

Demographic characteristics and pregnancy outcomes in adolescents

Daniels, Samuel, Robson, Danielle, Flatley, Christopher and Kumar, Sailesh (2017). Demographic characteristics and pregnancy outcomes in adolescents. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 57 (6), 630-635. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12651

Demographic characteristics and pregnancy outcomes in adolescents

2017

Journal Article

Comparison between public and private sectors of care and disparities in adverse neonatal outcomes following emergency intrapartum cesarean at term - A retrospective cohort study

Jang, Woonji, Flatley, Christopher, Greer, Ristan M and Kumar, Sailesh (2017). Comparison between public and private sectors of care and disparities in adverse neonatal outcomes following emergency intrapartum cesarean at term - A retrospective cohort study. PloS one, 12 (11) e0187040, 1-12. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0187040

Comparison between public and private sectors of care and disparities in adverse neonatal outcomes following emergency intrapartum cesarean at term - A retrospective cohort study

2017

Journal Article

Assessment of left ventricular function using the myocardial performance index in term fetuses that develop intrapartum compromise

Alsolai, Amal A, Bligh, Larissa N, Greer, Ristan M, Gooi, Alexander and Kumar, Sailesh (2017). Assessment of left ventricular function using the myocardial performance index in term fetuses that develop intrapartum compromise. The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians, 32 (8), 1-7. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2017.1404568

Assessment of left ventricular function using the myocardial performance index in term fetuses that develop intrapartum compromise

2017

Journal Article

Screening performance of placental growth factor for the prediction of low birth weight and adverse intrapartum and neonatal outcomes in a term low-risk population

Bligh, Larissa N., Greer, Ristan M. and Kumar, Sailesh (2017). Screening performance of placental growth factor for the prediction of low birth weight and adverse intrapartum and neonatal outcomes in a term low-risk population. Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy, 44 (3), 194-201. doi: 10.1159/000480381

Screening performance of placental growth factor for the prediction of low birth weight and adverse intrapartum and neonatal outcomes in a term low-risk population

2017

Journal Article

Response to Re: 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). Response to Re: 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 (5), E10-E10. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12677

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

2017

Journal Article

Magnitude of change in fetal cerebroplacental ratio in third trimester and risk of adverse pregnancy outcome

Flatley, C., Greer, R. M. and Kumar, S. (2017). Magnitude of change in fetal cerebroplacental ratio in third trimester and risk of adverse pregnancy outcome. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 50 (4), 514-519. doi: 10.1002/uog.17371

Magnitude of change in fetal cerebroplacental ratio in third trimester and risk of adverse pregnancy outcome

2017

Journal Article

Impact of shoulder dystocia, stratified by type of manoeuvre, on severe neonatal outcome and maternal morbidity

Michelotti, Flurina, Flatley, Christopher and Kumar, Sailesh (2017). Impact of shoulder dystocia, stratified by type of manoeuvre, on severe neonatal outcome and maternal morbidity. The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 58 (3), 298-305. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12718

Impact of shoulder dystocia, stratified by type of manoeuvre, on severe neonatal outcome and maternal morbidity

2017

Journal Article

Maternal age is a risk factor for caesarean section following induction of labour

Dunn, Liam, Kumar, Sailesh and Beckmann, Michael (2017). Maternal age is a risk factor for caesarean section following induction of labour. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 57 (4), 426-431. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12611

Maternal age is a risk factor for caesarean section following induction of labour

2017

Journal Article

Maternal demographic factors associated with emergency caesarean section for non-reassuring fetal status

Mendis, Ramali, Flatley, Christopher and Kumar, Sailesh (2017). Maternal demographic factors associated with emergency caesarean section for non-reassuring fetal status. Journal of Perinatal Medicine, 46 (6), 641-647. doi: 10.1515/jpm-2017-0142

Maternal demographic factors associated with emergency caesarean section for non-reassuring fetal status

2017

Journal Article

Diagnostic performance of cerebroplacental ratio thresholds at term for prediction of low birthweight and adverse intrapartum and neonatal outcomes in a term, low-risk population

Bligh, Larissa N., Al Solai, Amal, Greer, Ristan M. and Kumar, Sailesh (2017). Diagnostic performance of cerebroplacental ratio thresholds at term for prediction of low birthweight and adverse intrapartum and neonatal outcomes in a term, low-risk population. Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy, 43 (3), 191-198. doi: 10.1159/000477932

Diagnostic performance of cerebroplacental ratio thresholds at term for prediction of low birthweight and adverse intrapartum and neonatal outcomes in a term, low-risk population

2017

Journal Article

Pre labour fetal cardiac function and its relationship with intrapartum fetal compromise and neonatal status at term

Alsolai, Amal A., Bligh, Larissa N., Greer, Ristan M. and Kumar, Sailesh (2017). Pre labour fetal cardiac function and its relationship with intrapartum fetal compromise and neonatal status at term. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 51 (6), 799-805. doi: 10.1002/uog.17552

Pre labour fetal cardiac function and its relationship with intrapartum fetal compromise and neonatal status at term

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

Current funding

  • 2026 - 2028
    Mechanisms contributing to placental insufficiency and adverse neonatal outcomes across the birthweight centile continuum
    NHMRC MRFF Infertility Pregnancy Loss and Menopause
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2027
    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 - 2027
    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 - 2027
    Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth
    NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2027
    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

  • 2023 - 2026
    Delayed cord clamping in babies born before 37 weeks gestation to prevent anaemia, death and disability(WAMM - Wait a Minute or More)a pragmatic stepped-wedge implementation trial (MRFF CTA led USYD)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 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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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The application of Machine Learning Techniques for the Prediction of Major Adverse Perinatal Outcomes in Monochorionic and Dichorionic Twin Pregnancies.

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Prediction of intrapartum fetal compromise using prenatal ultrasound and placental biomarkers

    Principal Advisor

  • 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

  • Master Philosophy

    Biomarkers predictive of placental dysfunction and adverse perinatal outcome

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Hon Assoc Professor Adam Ewing, Dr Sandra Richardson

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

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

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Luke Jardine

  • 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: Hon Assoc Professor Paul Dawson

Completed supervision

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