Yvonne Eiby

Dr. Yvonne Eiby is a Senior Research Fellow at The University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research, affiliated with the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences. Her work focuses on neonatal physiology, specifically improving brain outcomes for preterm infants through cardiovascular and nutritional support.

• Bachelor of Science (The University of Queensland)
• Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced) (The University of Queensland)
• Doctor of Philosophy (The University of Queensland)

Dr. Eiby’s research bridges biological sciences, biomedical research, and zoology to address critical challenges in preterm infant care. She investigates cardiovascular medicine, neurosciences, and paediatrics, developing pre-clinical models to test interventions like early blood transfusions and sulfate supplementation. Her work extends to lymphatic function and capillary dynamics in preterm piglets.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals trends in cardiovascular physiology, neonatal nutrition, and animal model development. She explores cerebrovascular tone, sulfate metabolism, and blood volume management using translational studies across species (rat, pig, mouse, human). Key subfields include hypoxia, inotrope efficacy, and metabolic programming.

Dr. Eiby leads multidisciplinary teams including neonatologists, veterinarians, and scientists, funded by NHMRC and hospital foundations. Her lab at UQ Centre for Clinical Research houses a pre-clinical tertiary neonatal ICU for testing intensive care techniques and developing therapies to protect the developing brain.