• Neonatal and perinatal medicine,
• Epidemiology of prematurity,
• Quality of care in neonatal intensive care units,
• Neurodevelopmental outcome of premature infants
• Neonatal abstinence syndrome

Dr Abdel-Latif Mohamed is a Professor of Neonatology at Australian National University and Senior Neonatologist at Canberra Hospital, Australia. His research interests include epidemiology of prematurity, quality of care, neurodevelopmental outcome and neonatal abstinence syndrome. He is expert in clinical and epidemiological research design and advanced statistical modelling. He has published widely in peer-reviewed journals. He is actively involved in undergraduate teaching and postgraduate supervision.

I am happy for undergraduate and postgraduate students considering research in my areas of expertise to contact me to discuss potential projects.

1. Monica Hogan. Tongue and lip ties in babies and the short-term follow-up of mothers and babies post tongue tie Division. PhD Thesis [Underway]. Role: Primary supervisor.
2. Kyra Murray. Australian Capital Territory Uterine Anomalies Registry (UAR): Improving clinical understanding of the impacts of uterine anomalies in patients with childbearing challenges through the use of a clinical condition registry. Master’s Thesis [Underway]. Role: Co-supervisor.

Undergraduate medical students’ projects:

1. Darren Nguyen;Veronique Price, Manal Faridi, Fika Ihsan (PEP Project Group). Early discharge with home support of gavage feeding for stable preterm infants: Meta-analysis of observational studies [Underway]. Role: Primary supervisor.
2. Zachary Lai. Nasopharyngeal high-frequency oscillatory ventilation for weaning from mechanical ventilation in newborn infants - Meta-analysis of observational studies. Australian National University [Underway]. Role: Primary supervisor.

1. Naif Alzahrani. A comparison of safety attitude in emergency departments of Saudi Arabian and Australian hospitals. PhD Thesis [Completed 2021]. Role: Primary supervisor.
2. Helen Tosin Oni. Assessing substance dependency in pregnancy, short-term outcomes of newborn infants and the existing role of midwives and future direction. PhD Thesis [Completed 2020]. Role: Co-supervisor.

Undergraduate medical students’ projects:

1. Adithya Shastry. Assessment of Postnatal Corticosteroids for the Prevention of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Preterm Neonates: A population-based study [Completed]. Role: Primary supervisor.
2. David Nguyen. Impact of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Intraventricular haemorrhage, and Severe Retinopathy on the Outcome of Extremely Low-Birth-Weight Infants. [Completed]. Role: Primary supervisor.
3. Ashlee Sutherland. Intrauterine Growth Restriction in very preterm babies: an accurate predictor of poor outcome? [Completed]. Role: Primary supervisor.
4. Morgan Clark, Upasana Pathak, Aimie Lim, Wan Chi Chu (PEP Project Group). Impact of timing of birth/admission of term and preterm infants on neonatal morbidity, mortality and neurodevelopmental outcome: meta-analysis of observation studies [Completed]. Role: Primary supervisor.
5. Adam Stephanou. Surfactant therapy via a thin catheter in infants: Meta-analysis of observational studies [Completed]. Role: Primary supervisor.
6. Emily Liu. Intraventricular and Cerebellar Haemorrhages in Very Preterm Infants cared for in Australia and New Zealand Neonatal Intensive Care Units. University of New South Wales [Completed]. Role: Co-supervisor.
7. Isabel Adams. Post-operative pain and pain management following selective dorsal rhizotomy in children with cerebral palsy. [Completed]. Role: Primary supervisor.
8. Adithya Shastry. Is Enrolment Of Premature Infants In Clinical Research Representative? [Completed] Role: Primary supervisor.
9. Matthew Cox, Alana Donaldson, Grace Garden, Cindy Guo, Rebekka Jerjen, Ian McConnell-Whalan, Reagan O’Neill, Michael Stanisic (PEP Project Group). Cost comparison of single-use versus reusable equipment in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. [Completed] Role: Primary supervisor.
10. Bahjat Alirani, Gemma Ruddick, Krista Hagen, Sally Gilbert (PEP Project Group). Compliments and complaints: analysis of feedback received at a tertiary Neonatal Intensive Unit [Completed]. Role: Primary supervisor.
11. Emma Butler, Annabelle Frost, Betty Ge, Thomas Harvey, Sara Hogan, Thomas Mills, Allison Mitchell, Phillippa Smith (PEP Project Group). Scoping review of early onset sepsis calculator to guide management in neonates. [Completed] Role: Primary supervisor.
12. Alexandra Macfarland, Nayomi Munasinghe, Mugdha Bokil, Gemma Curry, Rose David, Arunima Jain, Samuel Norman, Elise Warren (PEP Project Group). Neonatal Early Discharge Program at The Canberra Hospital: Cost-Effectiveness Analysis [Completed]. Role: Primary supervisor.
13. Hannah Glenn, Justin Friedman, Alexander. A. Borecki, Camilla Bradshaw, Nicolas Grandjean-Thomsen, Harrison Pickup, Michelle Yue Yin, Catherine Jun (CAP Project Group). Patient demographic and clinician factors in antibiotic prescribing for upper respiratory tract infections in the Australian Capital Territory from 2006-2015 [Completed]. Role: Primary supervisor.
14. Esther Mitchelson, Holly Powell, Sunita Biswas-Legrand, Arunima Jain, Alex McFarlane, Gemma Curry, Lachlan Angus, Samantha Howard (CAP Project Group). Comparison of Patient Flow following Presentation of Fever in Community versus Hospital in the ACT [Completed]. Role: Primary supervisor.
15. Taormina Jacqueline Aldis. Neonatal Early Discharge Program at The Canberra Hospital: Cost-Effectiveness Analysis [Completed]. Role: Primary supervisor.
16. Kaneeka Gajendra. Neurodevelopmental outcome of infants who had Chronic Lung Disease Infants at 2-3 years of age: a population-based cohort study. Australian National University [Completed]. Role: Primary supervisor.
17. Nicholas Olliffe. Neurodevelopmental outcome of extremely premature survivors after necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) [Underway]. Australian National University [Completed]. Role: Primary supervisor.
18. Lachlan Facey. Impact of timing of birth/admission of term and preterm infants on neonatal morbidity, mortality and neurodevelopmental outcome: meta-analysis of observation studies [Completed]. 
19. Dina Kirollos. Impact of ‘vaginal’ vs. ‘caesarean section’ delivery on morbidity and mortality of infants with ante-natally diagnosed gastroschisis: meta-analysis of observation studies [Completed]. 
20. Lauren French. Impact of ‘singleton’ vs. ‘multiple’ birth on neonatal morbidity, mortality and neurodevelopmental outcomes: meta-analysis of observation studies [Completed]. Role: Primary supervisor.
21. Esther Mitchelson, Holly Powell, Sunita Biswas-Legrand, Arunima Jain, Alex McFarlane, Gemma Curry, Lachlan Angus, Samantha Howard. Comparison of Patient Flow following Presentation of Fever in Community versus Hospital in the ACT [Completed].
22. Mara Matic. Do maternal hypertensive disorders in pregnancy increase respiratory support requirements, risk of CLD and poorer neurodevelopmental outcome in neonates born less than 29 weeks gestation. Australian National University [Completed].
23. Daniel Green. Pharmacological interventions for upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) in the newborn infants. Cochrane Review. Australian National University [Completed].
24. Jocelyn Chan. Nasopharyngeal high-frequency oscillatory ventilation for weaning from mechanical ventilation in newborn infants. Cochrane Review. Australian National University [Completed].
25. Mary Good. Fresh vs. older red blood cells transfusion to prevent morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. Cochrane Review. Australian National University [Completed]. 
26. Lokiny Gnanendran (UNSW, elective medical student ANU). Neurodevelopmental outcomes of multiple compared to singleton extremely premature infants – a population based cohort study. Australian National University [Completed].
27. Daphne Premnath (Monash University; elective medical student ANU). Does early/late surfactant replacement therapy predict incidence of chronic lung disease (Completed).
28. Wing Sze Lindsay Chan. Comparison of outcomes in premature infants with PDAs treated medically and surgically in NICUs with collocated surgical facility vs no surgical facilities. Australian National University [Completed].
29.  Rachel Dash. Management and outcomes of hypotension in extremely preterm infants. Australian National University [Completed].
30. Carvalho da Costa. Inspired humidity and temperature with the Sophie ventilator during conventional ventilation. Australian National University [Completed].
31. Lei Ying. CPAP weaning method: Effect on feeding, weight gain and caffeine use. Australian National University [Completed].
32. Cameron Maxwell. Evaluation of the NAPSS Early Home Gavage Feeding Program. Australian National University [Completed].
33. Alicia Heald. Insulin infusion for hyperglycaemia in very preterm infants appears safe with no effect on morbidity, mortality and long-term neurodevelopmental outcome. Australian National University [Completed].
34. Phoebe Moore. Experience with using 30% oxygen to resuscitate premature infants. Australian National University [Completed].
35. Kate Mahoney. No increased risk of neurodevelopmental impairment for outborn. Australian National University [Completed].
36. Estella M. Janz-Robinson. Neurodevelopmental outcomes of premature infants with patent ductus arteriosus: a population based cohort study. Australian National University [Completed].
37. Andrea N. Rodrigues. No increased risk of neurodevelopmental impairment for very preterm infants born to rural mothers. Australian National University [Completed].
38. Yue-Yan Lam. Health care professionals’ knowledge and attitude toward donated Human Brest Milk. Australian National University [Completed].
39.  Radhika Ruwanpathirana. Neonatal outcomes of infants of drug using women. University of New South Wales [Completed].
40.  Samantha Chen. Change in respiratory support in infants requiring neonatal intensive care in NSW and the ACT between 1994 and 2006. University of New South Wales [Completed].
41. Yvonne Feng. Causes of death infants requiring neonatal intensive care in NSW and the ACT between 1994 and 2006. University of New South Wales [Completed].
42. Vidya Natthondan. The outcomes of late preterm infants admitted to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) between 1995 and 2006. University of New South Wales [Completed].
43. Vidya Natthondan. Hospital Readmissions and Mortality of Late Preterm Compared to Term Survivors of Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) to 5 years of age. University of New South Wales [Completed].
44. Preena Uppal. The influence of maternal ethnicity and country of origin on childhood outcomes of neonatal intensive care unit survivors – 2010-2011. University of New South Wales [Completed].
45. Li Zsa Tan. Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Extremely Preterm Infants of substance using mothers in NSW and ACT, Australia. University of New South Wales [Completed].
46. Julia Chen. The CHAMP study - Changes in Amphetamine-exposed mothers and newborn infants in the states of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory between 2004 and 2007. University of New South Wales [Completed].
47. Aranie Somanathan. Characteristics of neoplasms in children admitted to neonatal intensive care units. University of New South Wales [Completed].
48. Tessa Kennedy. Neurodevelopmental outcomes of infants after endotracheal intubation: a 3 to 4 year follow-up of a randomized controlled trial between propofol and morphine/atropine and suxamethonium. University of New South Wales [Completed].
49. Yvonne Feng. Causes of Death in Infants Admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Units in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory 1995 to 2006. University of New South Wales [Completed].
50. Shan Shan Ruan. The Influence of Maternal Ethnicity on the Short Term Outcomes of Newborn Infants Admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Units in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory between 1995 and 2006. University of New South Wales [Completed].
51. Sarah Greenwood. Early predictions of adverse neurodevelopmental outcome in very premature infants. University of New South Wales [Completed].

Registrars and professional college projects:

1. Pui Shan Wong. Compliments and complaints: analysis of feedback received at a tertiary Neonatal Intensive Unit. [Underway]. Role: Primary supervisor.
2. Sunaina Nundeekasen. Glycerine suppository for fecal evacuation in preterm infants with constipation [Underway]. Role: Primary supervisor.
3. Sunaina Nundeekasen. Neonatal medication errors - a single centre retrospective analysis [Completed]. Role: Primary supervisor.
4. Rabia Khan. Transillumination for the diagnosis of pneumoperitoneum. Role: Primary supervisor.
5. Giannina Tinoco Mendoza. Intracardiac  total anomalous pulmonary venous return. Role: Primary supervisor.
6. Preeti Shukla. Eosinophilic esophagitis in children with coeliac disease: retrospective cohort study [Completed]. Role: Co-supervisor.
7. Joanne McIntosh. Audit of voluntary incident reporting in a tertiary neonatal intensive care unit in ACT, Australia [Completed]. Role: Primary supervisor.
8. Naomi E Clarke. Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation: A case report. Completed]. Role: Primary supervisor.
9. Sarah Wright. Case report of neonatal near drowning associated with underwater birth. Canberra Hospital, ACT [Completed].
10. Sumit Chakravarty. Short and long-term outcomes of infants conceived after assisted reproduction techniques - a review. Canberra Hospital, ACT [Completed].
11. Pankaj Patel. Outcomes of infants admitted to the NICU after receiving adrenaline in the delivery room. Royal Hospital for Women, NSW [Completed].
12. Pankaj Patel. Outcomes of buprenorphine using mothers in NSW and the ACT and The use of adrenaline in the delivery room for newborn infants. Royal Hospital for Women, NSW [Completed].
13. Tim Hong. Respiratory admissions during childhood of extremely preterm infants surviving neonatal intensive care in NSW and the ACT. Royal Hospital for Women, NSW [Completed].
14. Shailender Mehta – Use of AEEG in NICUs in Australia and New Zealand – a survey. Royal Hospital for Women, NSW [Completed].
15. Shalinder Metha. A survey of amplitude-integrated electroencephalography (aEEG) use in neonatal intensive care units in Australia and New Zealand. Royal Hospital for Women, NSW [Completed].
16. Juin Kong. The outcomes of infants with Anterior Abdominal Wall Defects in NSW and the ACT, An 18 years review. Royal Hospital for Women, NSW [Completed].
17. Anjali Dhawan. Amphetamine exposure in pregnancy – a review. Royal Hospital for Women, NSW [Completed].
18. Anjali Dhawan. Neurodevelopment Outcome of Extreme Preterm infants with Intraventricular Hemorrhage - NSW and ACT Experience. Royal Hospital for Women, NSW [Completed].
19. Kee A. Effects of psychiatric co-morbidity on the outcomes of women and newborn infants affected by substance use. Royal Hospital for Women, NSW [Completed].
20. Krishna Vanum. D2 dopamine receptors gene polymorphism and severity of neonatal absence syndrome. Royal Hospital for Women, NSW [Completed].
21. Garg P. Perinatal characteristics and outcome of preterm singletons, twins and triplets in NSW and The ACT, Australia. Royal Hospital for Women, NSW [Completed].
22. Ghanta S. Propofol compared with the morphine, atropine, and suxamethonium regimen as induction agents for neonatal intubation. Royal Hospital for Women, NSW [Completed].
23. Lalitha Krishnan. Are premature inutero transfers and outborn NICU admissions changing in Australia? Royal Hospital for Women, NSW [Completed].
24. Fahad Alharbi. Trends in bronchopulmonary dysplasia rates and postnatal corticosteroid use in New South Wales and The Australian Capital Territory between 1992 and 2006. Royal Hospital for Women, NSW [Completed].
25. Kawai Meng Pong. The impact of the Australian heroin shortage on the outcome of drug-dependant pregnant women and their infants. Royal Hospital for Women, NSW [Completed].
26. Hazelton B. A comparison of outcomes between buprenorphine, methadone and heroin in opiate-dependent pregnant women and their newborn infants. Royal Hospital for Women, NSW [Completed].
27. Adil Alamary. The Role of the Dopamine D2 Receptor Gene in Regulating the Severity of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Royal Hospital for Women, NSW [Completed]. 

Nursing staff projects:

1. Danette Boswell. Parental Presence at Clinical Bedside Rounds (PPCBR) (Completed).
2. Wendy Burton. Prevalence and Incidence of skin injuries in the neonatal population of the Canberra NICU: A pilot study. Canberra Hospital, ACT [Completed].
3. Heather McKay. Effect of a multifaceted intervention on documentation of vital signs and staff communication regarding deteriorating paediatric patients. Canberra Hospital, ACT [Completed].

Membership of exam panels for Master and PhD Degrees (External Examiner):

1. University of Sydney, Australia. 2023. KBV. A prospective cohort study investigating the effects of packed red blood cell transfusion and feeding on cerebral and splanchnic tissue oxygenation in anaemic but haemodynamically stable preterm infants. Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine). Role: External Examiner.
2. University of Cape Town, South Africa. 2014. EB. Do educational documentaries on donor breastmilk influence mothers’ beliefs about the act of donating their breastmilk? Experiences in a Kangaroo Mother Care Unit in South Africa. Master of Public Health. Role: External Examiner.
3. University of Sydney, Australia. 2011. JM. Comparison of the analgesic properties of sucrose between infants of substance-abusing mothers and healthy controls. Master of Science in Medicine. Role: External Examiner.