Haruo Usuda

Dr. Haruo Usuda is a Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia (UWA) Medical School, specializing in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. His work focuses on fetal development, antenatal steroids, and preterm birth interventions using ovine models. He has contributed to studies on inflammation modulation, artificial placenta technology, and genetic factors influencing steroid therapy responses.

Research Interests:

• Perinatal medicine and fetal lung maturation
• Intrauterine inflammation and its effects on fetal health
• Pharmacology of antenatal steroids and their efficacy
• Development of artificial placenta systems for preterm viability
• Genetic polymorphisms influencing steroid therapy outcomes

Key Projects:

• National Institutes of Health-funded study on preterm lung and brain responses to mechanical ventilation and corticosteroids
• NHMRC-funded research on EVE Therapy (Artificial Placenta) for preterm infants
• Preclinical evaluation of IL-1R inhibitors for fetal injury prevention

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, combining pharmacology, genetics, and medical technology to address critical issues in perinatal care.