Neonatal Resuscitation
University College Cork is involved in clinical research focused on preterm infant care at birth, with particular attention to oxygen administration during resuscitation of very early gestational age infants.
- Preterm birth
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Oxygen concentration
The research interest centres on improving immediate care for infants born at 23–28 weeks’ gestation, with outcomes linked to survival and early neurodevelopment.
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
The sponsor’s clinical activity includes evaluation of longer-term neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants born very prematurely, including mortality and abnormal neurodevelopment assessed in early childhood.
- Neurodevelopment
- Infant mortality
- Corrected age assessment
This area reflects interest in outcomes measured beyond the newborn period, particularly in relation to early-life interventions for very low birthweight infants.
Perinatal and Early-Life Care
Clinical research activity extends across perinatal medicine and the first moments after delivery, where support strategies for fragile newborns are examined in relation to later health outcomes.
- Perinatal care
- Newborn stabilization
- Early-life intervention
The sponsor’s interest lies in care pathways for infants requiring immediate postnatal support, especially those at highest risk because of extreme prematurity.
