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Dr. Flora Wong is an Associate Professor and Senior Research Fellow at Monash University, with a joint appointment as a Consultant Neonatologist at Monash Medical Centre. Her work bridges clinical practice and translational research in preterm cerebral pathophysiology, focusing on cerebral blood flow, oxygenation, and neonatal brain injury prevention.
Educational Background:
- PhD in Medicine from Monash University (2009)
- MBBS from University of Melbourne (1993)
Research Focus: Dr. Wong specializes in near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) applications for monitoring newborn infants in intensive care. Her studies address preterm brain injury, sleep-related breathing patterns, and physiological interventions to improve neurodevelopmental outcomes.
Publications & Projects: With over 97 research outputs and 22 projects since 2009 (including active 2025 BabyFace Study), her work spans preterm infant care, maternal hyperoxygenation, and fetal therapies. Key collaborations include the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and NHMRC.
Awards:
- 2020: Bioeffects of Doppler ultrasound on the newborn brain (prize for in vivo rat model research)
Advising & Grants: Dr. Wong is a primary investigator for grants funded by organizations such as the Australian Department of Health and NHMRC. She is actively accepting PhD students via Monash University's SupervisorConnect platform.
Labs & Teams: Affiliated with The Ritchie Centre and Monash Newborn, her research integrates clinical and preclinical studies, emphasizing translational paradigms and neonatal critical care.
