Masatoshi Saito

Masatoshi Saito is a Clinical Professor at the UWA Medical School, The University of Western Australia. His research focuses on antenatal steroids, fetal development, and pregnancy outcomes, particularly using ovine models to study inflammation, lung maturation, and neonatal health. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

• Research interests include fetal medicine, genetic variability in pregnancy, and preterm birth prevention.
• Collaborations span multi-disciplinary teams investigating steroid therapies, placenta function, and neonatal outcomes.

His recent publications explore the effects of antenatal steroids on fetal neurodegeneration, SNP-driven responses to treatments, and the benefits of reduced steroid dosages in ovine models. His work emphasizes translational research bridging basic science and clinical applications.

• Recipient of grants including the 2013-2015 'Modelling Intrauterine Inflammation' project funded by the Financial Markets Foundation for Children.
• Contributed to datasets on pregnancy outcomes in cancer survivors and dietary impacts on gestational age.

Dr. Saito leads collaborative projects addressing preterm birth complications and improving neonatal survival strategies through advanced placenta therapies and genetic analysis.