Research topics

Developmental Origins of Disease

Cellular and molecular mechanisms in the injured newborn brain

By understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms of neonatal brain injury, we aim to find novel targets for treatment and ultimately improve neurodevelopmental outcomes in patients.

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Early life stress

Understanding how early life stress can have a lasting negative impact on brain and behavior and exploring the potential for therapeutic interventions.

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Nutraceuticals for the developing brain

In this research, we focus on how nutrition affects brain development in infants at risk of neonatal brain injury, for example following perinatal asphyxia or preterm birth.

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Regenerative strategies for the injured neonatal brain

In this research, we focus on therapeutic strategies to repair the injured neonatal brain, ultimately aiming to improve neurodevelopment outcome in neonates at risk of brain injury, for example following perinatal asphyxia or preterm birth.

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