Too much inflammation in a newborn brain is a primary cause of life-long cognitive, language and movement disorders. My research studies the mechanisms that disrupt fetal and newborn brain development to identify targeted treatments and methods to detect brain injury faster for better outcomes.

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Dr Robert Galinsky

Areas of interest

Birth asphyxia Cerebral Palsy Preterm birth

Research group

Fetal and Newborn Brain Physiology

Biography

Dr Robert Galinsky is a developmental neuroscientist working to prevent brain injury in babies before and shortly after birth. His research focuses on understanding how inflammation, infection and oxygen deprivation disrupt brain development, and translating these discoveries into new treatments and monitoring technologies.

As Head of the Fetal and Newborn Brain Physiology Laboratory, he leads a multidisciplinary team developing innovative approaches to detect, prevent and repair brain injury in the fetus and newborn. His work has contributed to international neuroprotection research, informed clinical practice and advanced new therapies aimed at reducing lifelong disabilities such as cerebral palsy.

His current research spans anti-inflammatory therapies, biomarker discovery and next-generation perinatal brain monitoring, including the development of technology designed to directly assess fetal brain health during pregnancy and labour. Ultimately, his goal is to ensure that every child has the healthiest possible start to life.

Discoveries | How inflammation affects brain development | The how and why of neuroprotection

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