Shona Goldsmith

Dr. Shona Goldsmith is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the Sydney Medical School, part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. She is affiliated with the Children's Hospital at Westmead and focuses on cerebral palsy epidemiology, congenital anomalies, and global health. Her research addresses prevention strategies, population-based surveillance, and clinical outcomes in neurodevelopmental disorders.

Education and Affiliations:

• Affiliated with Sydney Medical School and Children's Hospital at Westmead
• Collaborates with international institutions on cerebral palsy registries

Research Interests:

• Epidemiology of cerebral palsy and congenital anomalies
• Public health interventions for neuroprotection
• Global health disparities in neurodevelopmental outcomes
• Genetic and environmental factors in cerebral palsy etiology

Publications Overview: Dr. Goldsmith's work emphasizes secular trends in cerebral palsy prevalence, prevention strategies (e.g., antenatal magnesium sulphate), and cross-border health collaborations. Her articles span epidemiological studies, systematic reviews, and clinical guideline development.

Advising & Grants:

• Leads collaborative projects on global cerebral palsy registries
• Contributes to binational studies on preterm birth interventions

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with multidisciplinary teams at the Australian Cerebral Palsy Register and international congenital anomaly research networks.