Tim is a Neonatologist at the Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital and an Assoc Prof at the University of Qld. He undertook neonatal training at the Royal Womens Hospital, Melbourne and the University of California San Francisco and completed a Master of Public Health at the University of Qld. His research interests include the impact of nutrition on neonatal growth and neurodevelopment, the epidemiology and outcome of gastroschisis and congenital anomaly surveillance.
Journal Article: A cost-minimisation analysis comparing alternative telemedicine screening approaches for retinopathy of prematurity
Kim, Emmanuel, Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Donovan, Tim, Edirippulige, Sisira and Armfield, Nigel R. (2021). A cost-minimisation analysis comparing alternative telemedicine screening approaches for retinopathy of prematurity. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 29 (3), 1357633X20976028-202. doi: 10.1177/1357633X20976028
Journal Article: Body composition in very preterm infants before discharge is associated with macronutrient intake
Lingwood, Barbara E., Al-Theyab, Nada, Eiby, Yvonne A., Colditz, Paul B. and Donovan, Tim J. (2020). Body composition in very preterm infants before discharge is associated with macronutrient intake. British Journal of Nutrition, 123 (7), 1-19. doi: 10.1017/S000711451900343X
Journal Article: Fat trajectory after birth in very preterm infants mimics healthy term infants
Al-Theyab, N. A., Donovan, T. J., Eiby, Y. A., Colditz, P. B. and Lingwood, B. E. (2019). Fat trajectory after birth in very preterm infants mimics healthy term infants. Pediatric Obesity, 14 (3) e12472, e12472. doi: 10.1111/ijpo.12472
(2018–2019) Metro North Hospital and Health Service
Long-term consequences of altered neonatal adiposity
(2017–2018) Metro North Hospital and Health Service
Optimising brain development through rationally based nutritional interventions in preterm infants
(2014–2016) Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Unravelling the tyranny of distance: public health system regionalisation and specialist neonatal care
Doctor Philosophy
(2020) Doctor Philosophy
Body Composition in Very Preterm Infants During Their Hospital Stay
(2018) Doctor Philosophy
Armfield, Nigel R. and Donovan, Tim (2016). Acute care telemedicine. Telemedicine and electronic medicine. (pp. 597-618) edited by Halit Eren and John G. Webster. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/b19210-32
Kim, Emmanuel, Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Donovan, Tim, Edirippulige, Sisira and Armfield, Nigel R. (2021). A cost-minimisation analysis comparing alternative telemedicine screening approaches for retinopathy of prematurity. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 29 (3), 1357633X20976028-202. doi: 10.1177/1357633X20976028
Body composition in very preterm infants before discharge is associated with macronutrient intake
Lingwood, Barbara E., Al-Theyab, Nada, Eiby, Yvonne A., Colditz, Paul B. and Donovan, Tim J. (2020). Body composition in very preterm infants before discharge is associated with macronutrient intake. British Journal of Nutrition, 123 (7), 1-19. doi: 10.1017/S000711451900343X
Fat trajectory after birth in very preterm infants mimics healthy term infants
Al-Theyab, N. A., Donovan, T. J., Eiby, Y. A., Colditz, P. B. and Lingwood, B. E. (2019). Fat trajectory after birth in very preterm infants mimics healthy term infants. Pediatric Obesity, 14 (3) e12472, e12472. doi: 10.1111/ijpo.12472
Eley, Victoria, Sekar, Renuka, Chin, Adrian, Donovan, Timothy, Krepska, Amy, Lawrence, Mitchell, Bell, Sheridan, McGrath, Shaun, Robinson, Alexander, Webb, Lachlan and Marquart, Louise (2019). Increased maternal abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness and body mass index are associated with increased cesarean delivery: a prospective cohort study. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 98 (2), 196-204. doi: 10.1111/aogs.13486
Eley, V. A., Chin, A., Sekar, R., Donovan, T., Krepska, A., Lawrence, M., Bell, S., Ralfe, K., McGrath, S., Webb, L., Robinson, A., van Zundert, A. and Marquart, L. (2018). Increasing body mass index and abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness are associated with increased skin-to-epidural space distance in pregnant women. International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia, 38, 59-65. doi: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2018.10.005
Retinopathy of prematurity: the high cost of screening regional and remote infants
Yu, Tzu-Ying, Donovan, Tim, Armfield, Nigel and Gole, Glen A. (2018). Retinopathy of prematurity: the high cost of screening regional and remote infants. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 46 (6), 645-651. doi: 10.1111/ceo.13160
Review: Is rapid fat accumulation in early life associated with adverse later health outcomes?
Ratnasingham, Abirami, Eiby, Yvonne A., Dekker Nitert, Marloes, Donovan, Timothy and Lingwood, Barbara E. (2017). Review: Is rapid fat accumulation in early life associated with adverse later health outcomes?. Placenta, 54, 125-130. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2017.01.101
Long-term review of sutureless ward reduction in neonates with gastroschisis in the neonatal unit
Choi, Wilson W., McBride, Craig A., Bourke, Chris, Borzi, Peter, Choo, Kelvin, Walker, Rosslyn, Nguyen, Tuan, Davies, Mark, Donovan, Tim, Cartwright, David and Kimble, Roy M. (2012). Long-term review of sutureless ward reduction in neonates with gastroschisis in the neonatal unit. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 47 (8), 1516-1520. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2012.01.010
Armfield, Nigel R., Donovan, Tim, Bensink, Mark E. and Smith, Anthony C. (2012). The costs and potential savings of telemedicine for acute care neonatal consultation: preliminary findings. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 18 (8), 429-433. doi: 10.1258/jtt.2012.GTH101
Fetal macrosomia and pregnancy outcomes
Ju, Hong, Chadha, Yogesh, Donovan, Tim and O'Rourke, Peter (2009). Fetal macrosomia and pregnancy outcomes. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 49 (5), 504-509. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-828X.2009.01052.x
Current management of transitional feeding issues in preterm neonates born in Queensland, Australia
Dodrill, Pamela, McMahon, Sandra, Donovan, Timothy and Cleghorn, Geoffrey (2008). Current management of transitional feeding issues in preterm neonates born in Queensland, Australia. Early Human Development, 84 (10), 637-643. doi: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2008.04.004
Growth patterns in preterm infants born appropriate for gestational age
Dodrill, Pamela, Cleghorn, Geoff, Donovan, Tim and Davies, Peter (2008). Growth patterns in preterm infants born appropriate for gestational age. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 44 (6), 332-337. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2007.01269.x
Attainment of early feeding milestones in preterm neonates
Dodrill, P., Donovan, T. J., Cleghorn, G. J., McMahon, S. and Davies, P. S. W. (2008). Attainment of early feeding milestones in preterm neonates. Journal of Perinatology, 28 (8), 549-555. doi: 10.1038/jp.2008.56
An evaluation of the usability of a system for neonatal teleconsultation
Armfield, N. R., Bensink, M., Donovan, T. and Wootton, R. (2007). An evaluation of the usability of a system for neonatal teleconsultation. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 13 (Supp. 3), 101-110. doi: 10.1258/135763307783247400
Preliminary evaluation of a system for neonatal teleconsultation
Armfield, N. R., Bensink, M, Donovan, T. and Wootton, R. (2007). Preliminary evaluation of a system for neonatal teleconsultation. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 13 (3), 4-9. doi: 10.1258/135763307783247392
Effects of individualized care techniques on oral feeding outcomes in preterm neonates
Dodrill, P, Donovan, T. and Walker-Smith, K. (2007). Effects of individualized care techniques on oral feeding outcomes in preterm neonates. Journal of Paediatrics And Child Health, 43 (S1), A97-A97.
AL Za'Abi, M, Donovan, T, Tudehope, D, Woodgate, P, Collie, LA and Charles, B (2007). Orogastric and intravenous indomethacin administration to very premature neonates with patent ductus arteriosus: Population pharmacokinetics, absolute bioavailability, and treatment outcome. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, 29 (6), 807-814. doi: 10.1097/FTD.0b013e31815b3e13
Long-term oral sensitivity and feeding skills of low-risk pre-term infants
Dodrill, P., McMahon, S., Ward, E., Weir, K., Donovan, T. and Riddle, B. (2004). Long-term oral sensitivity and feeding skills of low-risk pre-term infants. Early Human Development, 76 (1), 23-37. doi: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2003.10.001
Preechagoon, Y., Charles, B., Piotrovskij, V., Donovan, T. and Van Peer, A. (1999). Population pharmacokinetics of enterally administered cisapride in young infants with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 48 (5), 688-693. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2125.1999.00068.x
Alarm settings for the Marquette 8000 pulse oximeter to prevent hyperoxic and hypoxic episodes
Cust, AE, Donovan, TJ and Colditz, PB (1999). Alarm settings for the Marquette 8000 pulse oximeter to prevent hyperoxic and hypoxic episodes. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 35 (2), 159-162. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1754.1999.00317.x
Crowther, CA, Hiller, JE, Haslam, RR, Robinson, JS, Giles, W, Gill, A, Walters, W, Rowley, M, Evans, C, HendersonSmart, D, Child, A, Edwards, D, Ellwood, D, Downe, L, Cook, C, Chin, M, Arnold, J, Leslie, G, Smith, D, Fisher, C, Garvey, P, Chiltern, H, Peres, M, John, E, Trudinger, B, Roberts, S, Ballesty, J, Pesce, A, Nicholl, M ... Britt, C (1997). Australian Collaborative Trial of Antenatal Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone: adverse effects at 12-month follow-up. Pediatrics, 99 (3), 311-317. doi: 10.1542/peds.99.3.311
Crowther, CA, Hiller, JE, Haslam, RR, Robinson, JS, Giles, W, Gill, A, Walters, W, Rowley, M, Evans, C, Hendersonsmart, D, Child, A, Edwards, D, Ellwood, D, Downe, L, Cook, C, Chin, M, Arnold, J, Leslie, G, Smith, D, Fisher, C, Gravey, P, Chilton, H, Peres, M, John, E, Trudinger, B, Roberts, S, Ballesty, J, Pesce, A, Nicoll, M ... Milner, G (1995). Australian Collaborative Trial of Antenatal Thyrotropin-Releasing-Hormone (Actobat) for Prevention of Neonatal Respiratory-Disease. Lancet, 345 (8954), 877-882.
Charles, B., Schild, P., Steer, P., Cartwright, D. and Donovan, T. (1993). Pharmacokinetics of dexamethasone following single-dose intravenous administration to extremely low birth weight infants. Developmental Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 20 (3-4), 205-210. doi: 10.1159/000457564
Williams, A., Donovan, T., Charles, B. and Staatz, C. E. (2019). A population pharmacokinetic model of phenobarbitone in neonates to determine oral bioavailability and facilitate individualised dosing. Population Approach Group Australia and New Zealand, Adelaide, SA, Australia, February 2019.
Williams, A., Donovan, T., Charles B. and Staatz, C. E. (2019). A population pharmacokinetic model of phenobarbitone in neonates to determine oral bioavailability and facilitate individualised dosing. European Society of Developmental, Perinatal and Paediatric Pharmacology Conference, Basel, Switzerland, 28-30 May 2019.
Eley, V. A., Chin, A., Sekar, R., Donovan, T., Krepska, A., Bell, S., Lawrence, M., McGrath, S., Robinson, A., Webb, L., van Zundert, A. and Marquart, L. (2018). Skin-to-epidural space distance in pregnancy: stronger association with body mass index than abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness. The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 7-11 May 2018. Australia: The Australian Society of Anaesthetists.
Johnston, T., Sekar, R., Endo, T., Moffitt, T., Peterson, L., Nestor, I., Donovan, T., Colditz, P. and Ellerington, J. (2016). Has the Prevalence of Neural Tube Defects Decreased in Babies Born to Indigenous Mothers in Queensland?. RANZCOG 2016 Annual Scientific Meeting, Perth, WA, Australia, 16–19 October 2016. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12550
Williams, Angela, Hennig, Stefanie, Donovan, Tim and Charles, Bruce (2013). Pharmacokinetics of Phenobarbitone in neonates – a population model based on routine therapeutic drug monitoring data. 15th Annual Population Approach Group Australia and New Zealand Meeting (PAGANZ 2013), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 13-15 February 2013.
Donovan, T., Armfield, N., Coghill, K., Smith, A., Van der Westhuysen, J., Hurley, T. and Rogers, D. (2012). Remote management of ill infants by telemedicine: improving access and outcome in a vulnerable patient group. 17th Congress of the Federation of Asian and Oceania Perinatal Societies (FAOPS) and the 16th Annual Congress of the Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand (PSANZ), Sydney, NSW, Australia, 18-21 March 2012. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2012.02411.x
Clinicians' perceptions of telemedicine for remote neonatal consultation
Armfield, Nigel R., Donovan, Tim and Smith, Anthony C. (2010). Clinicians' perceptions of telemedicine for remote neonatal consultation. Global Telehealth 2010 (GT2010), Fremantle, Perth, WA, 10-12 November, 2010. The Netherlands: I O S Press. doi: 10.3233/978-1-60750-659-1-1
Neonatal consultation at a distance
Armfield, N. R., Bensink, M. E., Donovan, T. and Smith A. C. (2010). Neonatal consultation at a distance. 14th Annual Congress of the Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand, 28-31 March, 2010. Oxford, NSW, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2010.01708.x
Neonatal consultation at a distance – a case series
Armfield, N. R., Bensink, M. E., Donovan, T. and Smith, A. C. (2009). Neonatal consultation at a distance – a case series. Telemedicine and e-Health 2009, Palm Springs, California, 24–25 September 2009. New York: Mary-Ann Liebert. doi: 10.1089/tmj.2009.9946
NEMO: A system for neonatal teleconsultation
Armfield N. R., Bensink, M., Donovan, T. and Wootton, R. (2008). NEMO: A system for neonatal teleconsultation. Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand 12th Annual Congress, Gold Coast, Australia, 20–23 April 2008. West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2008.01299.x
Predicting preterm neonates at risk of delayed attainment of exclusive suck-feeding
Dodrill, P., Donovan, T., Cleghorn, G., Ware, R. and Davies, P. S. W. (2008). Predicting preterm neonates at risk of delayed attainment of exclusive suck-feeding. Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand 12th Annual Congress, Gold Coast, Australia, 20–23 April 2008. West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2008.01297.x
Predicting preterm neonates at risk of delayed attainment of independent suckle-feeding
Dodrill, P., Davies, P. S.W., Cleghorn, G., Ware, R. and Donovan, T. (2008). Predicting preterm neonates at risk of delayed attainment of independent suckle-feeding. Dysphagia Research Society Conference, South Carolina, 5-8 March, 2008.
Effects of Non-standard Teats on Oral Feeding Outcomes in Preterm Neonates who are Bottle-fed (P28)
Dodrill, Pamela, Donovan, Tim and Walker-Smith, Katie (2007). Effects of Non-standard Teats on Oral Feeding Outcomes in Preterm Neonates who are Bottle-fed (P28). Perinatal Society of Australia & New Zealand11th Annual Congress: Current Practices and Future Visions, Melbourne, Australia, 1-4 April 2007. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2007.01099.x
Feeding patterns of pre-term infants
Dodrill, P., Cleghorn, G., Donovan, T. and Davies, P. (2007). Feeding patterns of pre-term infants. 2007 Dysphagia Research Society Meeting, Vancouver, March, 2007.
Feeding patterns of preterm infants throughout infancy
Dodrill, Pamela, McMahon, S., Donovan, T., Cleghorn, G. and Davies, P. S. W. (2007). Feeding patterns of preterm infants throughout infancy. Fifteenth Annual Dysphagia Research Society Meeting, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 8–10 March 2007. New York, NY, United States: Springer New York. doi: 10.1007/s00455-007-9109-0
Mobile telemedicine: robots,fish and other stories
Armfield, N. R., Bensink, M., Smith, A. C., Donovan, T. J. and Wootton, R. (2007). Mobile telemedicine: robots,fish and other stories. European Conference on eHealth 2007, Germany, 11-12 October, 2007. Bonn, Germany: Gesellschaft für Informatik.
Risk factors for delayed attainment of early feeding milestones in preterm neonates
Dodrill, P., McMahon, S., Donovan, T., Cleghorn, G., Ware, R. and Davies, P. (2007). Risk factors for delayed attainment of early feeding milestones in preterm neonates. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health; 11th Annual Congress of the Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand (PSANZ), Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, Melbourne, 1–4 April, 2007.
Risk factors for delayed attainment of early feeding milestones in preterm neonates
Dodrill, Pamela, McMahon, S., Davies, P. S. W., Cleghorn, G. and Donovan, T. (2007). Risk factors for delayed attainment of early feeding milestones in preterm neonates. Fifteenth Annual Dysphagia Research Society Meeting, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 8th –10th March, 2007. New York: Springer Science. doi: 10.1007/s00455-007-9109-0
Al Za'abi, M. A., Lanner, A. P. V., Xiaonian, X., Donovan, T. J. and Charles, B. G. (2006). Application of routine monitoring data for determination of the population pharmacokinetics and enteral bioavailability of phenytoin in neonates and infants with seizures. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. doi: 10.1097/01.ftd.0000249948.95749.f3
Current management of suckle-feeding problems in pre-term infants born in Queensland
Cleghorn, G., Dodrill, P., Donovan, T. and McMahon, S. (2006). Current management of suckle-feeding problems in pre-term infants born in Queensland. National Conference Speech Pathology Australia, Perth, Australia, 21-25 May, 2006.
Current management of suckle-feeding problems in preterm infants born in Queensland
Dodrill, P., McMahon, S., Donovan, T, and Cleghorn, G. (2006). Current management of suckle-feeding problems in preterm infants born in Queensland. Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand Conference, Perth, April, 2006.
Growth and feedings outcomes of preterm infants
Dodrill, P., Cleghorn, G., McMahon, S., Donovan, T. and Davies, P. (2006). Growth and feedings outcomes of preterm infants. Healthy Start to Life Conference, Melbourne, July, 2006.
Dodrill, P., Cleghorn, G., Donovan, T., Wells, H. and Davies, P. (2006). Length and weight outcomes for premature infants born AGA: Data at term, 4, 8, and 12 months corrected age. Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand Conference, Perth, April, 2006.
Oral feeding development of preterm infants from term age to 12 months corrected age
Cleghorn, G., Dodrill, P., Donovan, T. and McMahon, S. (2006). Oral feeding development of preterm infants from term age to 12 months corrected age. National Conference Speech Pathology Australia, Freemantle, Australia, 21-25 May, 2006.
Charles, B G, Lanner, A. P. V. and Donovan, T J (2006). Phenobarbitone pharmacokinetics and bioavailability in infants with seizures: A population modelling approach using drug monitoring data. APSA Annual Conference 2006, Adelaide / Hilton Hotel, 2-5 December 2006. Adelaide: Queensland Health.
Al Za'abi, M. A., Donovan, T. J. and Charles, B. G. (2006). Use of routine data for determination of the population pharmacokinetics and enteral biovailability of phenytoin in neonates and infants with seizures. Population Approach Group Europe: 15th Meeting, Bruges Belgium, 14-16 June 2006. Belgium: PAGE.
Epidemiology of early oral feeding problems in pre-term infants
Dodrill, P., McMahon, S., Donovan, T., Ward, E. and Cleghorn, G. (2005). Epidemiology of early oral feeding problems in pre-term infants. 2005 Speech Pathology Australia National Conference, Canberra, May, 2005.
Initial oral feeding milestones in pre-term infants: Factors associated with age of attainment
Dodrill, P., McMahon, S., Donovan, T., Ward, E. and Cleghorn, G. (2005). Initial oral feeding milestones in pre-term infants: Factors associated with age of attainment. Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand Conference, Adelaide, March, 2005.
Factors associated with age of attainment of initial oral feeding milestones in pre-term infants
Dodrill, P., McMahon, S., Donovan, T., Ward, E. and Cleghorn, G. (2004). Factors associated with age of attainment of initial oral feeding milestones in pre-term infants. International Association of Logopaedia and Phonacia, Brisbane, Aug 29 - Sep 1, 2004.
Long-term oral sensitivity and feeding skills of low-risk pre-term infants
Dodrill, P., McMahon, S., Ward, E., Weir, K., Donovan, T. and Riddle, B. (2002). Long-term oral sensitivity and feeding skills of low-risk pre-term infants. 2002 Speech Pathology Australia, National Conference, Alice Springs, May, 2002.
(2018–2019) Metro North Hospital and Health Service
Long-term consequences of altered neonatal adiposity
(2017–2018) Metro North Hospital and Health Service
Optimising brain development through rationally based nutritional interventions in preterm infants
(2014–2016) Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
(2014–2015) The Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital Auxiliary Inc
Optimising brain development through rationally based nutritional interventions in preterm infants
(2014–2015) Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Preterm infant's growth: when and why do the babies get fat?
(2013) Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
(2012–2013) Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
(2012–2013) Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Unravelling the tyranny of distance: public health system regionalisation and specialist neonatal care
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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(2020) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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Body Composition in Very Preterm Infants During Their Hospital Stay
(2018) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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(2011) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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