The University of Queensland

Modern placental imaging methods

Edwards, Christopher, Cavanagh, Erika and Clifton, Vicki L. (2023). Modern placental imaging methods. Digital human modeling and medicine: the digital twin. (pp. 305-327) edited by Gunther Paul and Mohamed Hamdy Doweidar. San Diego, CA: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-12-823913-1.00033-6

Adrenal disease in pregnancy

Lockett, Jack, Inder, Warrick, McIntyre, David H., Barrett, Helen L., Kumar, Sailesh and Clifton, Vicki Lee (2022). Adrenal disease in pregnancy. Hormones and pregnancy. (pp. 164-182) edited by Felice Petraglia, Mariarosaria Di Tommaso and Federico Mecacci. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/9781009030830.015

PCOS and pregnancy: Impact of endocrine and metabolic factors. P0220

Petraglia, F.elice, Orlandini, Cinzia, Vannuccini, Sylvia and Clifton, Vicki L. (2015). PCOS and pregnancy: Impact of endocrine and metabolic factors. P0220. Metabolic syndrome and complications of pregnancy: The potential preventive role of nutrition. (pp. 99-102) edited by Enrico Ferrazzi and Barry Sears. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-16853-1_7

Tobacco use, cessation and prevention for indigenous populations: review of current evidence and future perspectives

Carson, Kristin V., Robertson, Thomas A., Brinn, Malcolm P., Clifton, Vicki L., Esterman, Adrian J., Peters, Matthew and Smith, Brian J. (2013). Tobacco use, cessation and prevention for indigenous populations: review of current evidence and future perspectives. Health disparities : epidemiology, racial/ethnic and socioeconomic risk factors and strategies for elimination. (pp. 1-37) edited by Owen T. Jackson and Kathleen A. Evans. New York, United States: Nova Science Publishers.

Assessment of the microcirculation in the neonate

Wright, Ian M. R., Stark, Michael J. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2012). Assessment of the microcirculation in the neonate. Hemodynamics and Cardiology. (pp. 215-234) Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-1-4377-2763-0.00011-1

Asthma during pregnancy

Clifton, Vicki L., Smith, Brian, Roy, Anil, Osei-Kumah, Annette, Hodyl, Nicolette, Stark, Michael J., Parange, Nayana and Saif, Zarqa (2012). Asthma during pregnancy. Advances in asthma management. (pp. 105-113) edited by Riccardo Polosa, Gabriella Papale and Stephen T. Holgate. London, United Kingdom: Future Medicine. doi: 10.2217/EBO.11.61

The regulation of human parturition

Smith, Roger, Mesiano, Sam, Nicholson, Richard, Clifton, Vicki, Zakar, Tamas, Chan, Eng-Cheng, Bisits, Andrew and Giles, Warwick (2005). The regulation of human parturition. Birth, Distress and Disease: Placental-Brain Interactions. (pp. 74-87) Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/CBO9780511545658.004

Glucocorticoids and Their Receptor Isoforms: Roles in Female Reproduction, Pregnancy, and Foetal Development

Bhaumik, Sreeparna, Lockett, Jack, Cuffe, James and Clifton, Vicki L. (2023). Glucocorticoids and Their Receptor Isoforms: Roles in Female Reproduction, Pregnancy, and Foetal Development. Biology, 12 (8) 1104, 1104. doi: 10.3390/biology12081104

Preclinical models of maternal asthma and progeny outcomes: a scoping review protocol

Robinson, Joshua L., Gatford, Kathy L., Clifton, Vicki L., Morrison, Jana L. and Stark, Michael J. (2023). Preclinical models of maternal asthma and progeny outcomes: a scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis. doi: 10.11124/jbies-23-00006

Cost‐effectiveness of closed incision negative pressure wound therapy in preventing surgical site infection among obese women giving birth by caesarean section: An economic evaluation (DRESSING trial)

Whitty, Jennifer A., Wagner, Adam P., Kang, Evelyn, Ellwood, David, Chaboyer, Wendy, Kumar, Sailesh, Clifton, Vicki L., Thalib, Lukman and Gillespie, Brigid M. (2023). Cost‐effectiveness of closed incision negative pressure wound therapy in preventing surgical site infection among obese women giving birth by caesarean section: An economic evaluation (DRESSING trial). Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. doi: 10.1111/ajo.13677

Do improvements in clinical practice guidelines alter pregnancy outcomes in asthmatic women? A single-center retrospective cohort study

Robinson, J. L., Gatford, K. L., Hurst, C. P., Clifton, V. L., Morrison, J. L. and Stark, M. J. (2023). Do improvements in clinical practice guidelines alter pregnancy outcomes in asthmatic women? A single-center retrospective cohort study. Journal of Asthma, 60 (10), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/02770903.2023.2200824

Insufficient evidence of a breastmilk microbiota at six-weeks postpartum: A pilot study

Leech, Sophie M., Gilbert, Morgan C., Clifton, Vicki L., Kumar, Sailesh, Rae, Kym M., Borg, Danielle and Dekker Nitert, Marloes (2023). Insufficient evidence of a breastmilk microbiota at six-weeks postpartum: A pilot study. Nutrients, 15 (3) 696, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/nu15030696

Shear wave velocity measurement of the placenta is not limited by placental location

Edwards, Christopher, Cavanagh, Erika, Kumar, Sailesh, Clifton, Vicki L., Borg, Danielle J., Priddle, Jacob, Wille, Marie-Luise, Drovandi, Christopher and Fontanarosa, Davide (2023). Shear wave velocity measurement of the placenta is not limited by placental location. Placenta, 131, 23-27. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2022.11.016

The impact of obesity and uncontrolled asthma during pregnancy on metabolic and inflammatory pathways

Bhaumik, Sreeparna, Lockett, Jack, Saif, Zarqa, Lai, Andrew, Salomon, Carlos, Whitehead, Jonathan P. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2022). The impact of obesity and uncontrolled asthma during pregnancy on metabolic and inflammatory pathways. Journal of Asthma, 60 (6), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/02770903.2022.2134794

Sex-dependent differential transcript expression in the placenta of growth restricted infants

O'Callaghan, Jessica L., Clifton, Vicki L., Prentis, Peter, Ewing, Adam, Saif, Zarqa and Pelzer, Elise S. (2022). Sex-dependent differential transcript expression in the placenta of growth restricted infants. Placenta, 128, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2022.08.004

The social predictors of paternal antenatal mental health and their associations with maternal mental health in the Queensland Family Cohort prospective study

Dixson, Barnaby J.W., Borg, Danielle, Rae, Kym M., Whittingha, Koa, Gannon, Brenda, McPhail, Steven M., Carter, Hannah E., Moritz, Karen M., Boyd, Roslyn N., Bora, Samudragupta, Kumar, Sailesh, Frater, Julanne, Schweitzer, Daniel, Miller, Paul, Mehter, Divya and Clifton, Vicki L. (2022). The social predictors of paternal antenatal mental health and their associations with maternal mental health in the Queensland Family Cohort prospective study. Archives of Women's Mental Health, 26 (1), 1-10. doi: 10.1007/s00737-022-01257-1

Associations between COVID-19 lockdown and post-lockdown on the mental health of pregnant women, postpartum women and their partners from the Queensland family cohort prospective study

Clifton, Vicki L., Kumar, Sailesh, Borg, Danielle, Rae, Kym M., Boyd, Roslyn N., Whittingham, Koa, Moritz, Karen M., Carter, Hannah E., McPhail, Steven M., Gannon, Brenda, Ware, Robert, Dixson, Barnaby J. W., Bora, Samudragupta and Hurst, Cameron (2022). Associations between COVID-19 lockdown and post-lockdown on the mental health of pregnant women, postpartum women and their partners from the Queensland family cohort prospective study. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 22 (1) 468, 1-12. doi: 10.1186/s12884-022-04795-9

Childhood allergy susceptibility: the role of the immune system development in the in-utero period

Zainal, Nurul Hayati Mohamad, Nor, Nurul Huda Mohd, Saat, Azmah and Clifton, Vicki L. (2022). Childhood allergy susceptibility: the role of the immune system development in the in-utero period. Human Immunology, 83 (5), 437-446. doi: 10.1016/j.humimm.2022.02.002

Response to Letter to the Editor ‘Adverse perinatal outcomes in the Australian Indigenous population, the role of asthma’

Clifton, Vicki L., Das, Jui, Flenady, Vicki and Rae, Kym (2022). Response to Letter to the Editor ‘Adverse perinatal outcomes in the Australian Indigenous population, the role of asthma’. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 62 (2), E4-E5. doi: 10.1111/ajo.13480

Relationship between placental elastography, maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index and gestational weight gain

Edwards, Christopher, Cavanagh, Erika, Kumar, Sailesh, Clifton, Vicki L., Borg, Danielle J., Priddle, Jacob, Marie-Luise, Wille, Drovandi, Christopher and Fontanarosa, Davide (2022). Relationship between placental elastography, maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index and gestational weight gain. Placenta, 121, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2022.02.015

Exploring the diets of mothers and their partners during pregnancy: Findings from the Queensland Family Cohort pilot study

Wilkinson, Shelley A., Schoenaker, Danielle A. J. M., de Jersey, Susan, Collins, Clare E., Gallo, Linda, Rollo, Megan, Borg, Danielle, Dekker Nitert, Marloes, Truby, Helen, Barrett, Helen L., Kumar, Sailesh and Clifton, Vicki (2022). Exploring the diets of mothers and their partners during pregnancy: Findings from the Queensland Family Cohort pilot study. Nutrition and Dietetics, 79 (5), 602-615. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12733

An ex vivo approach to understanding sex-specific differences in placental androgen signalling in the presence and absence of inflammation

Meakin, Ashley S., Gough, Madeline, Saif, Zarqa and Clifton, Vicki L. (2022). An ex vivo approach to understanding sex-specific differences in placental androgen signalling in the presence and absence of inflammation. Placenta, 120, 49-58. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2022.02.010

Neonatal death is a major concern for Indigenous women with asthma during pregnancy and could be prevented with better models of care

Clifton, Vicki L., Das, Jui, Flenady, Vicki and Rae, Kym (2022). Neonatal death is a major concern for Indigenous women with asthma during pregnancy and could be prevented with better models of care. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 62 (1), 160-163. doi: 10.1111/ajo.13441

Corrigendum: The effects of COVID-19 on the placenta during pregnancy

Rad, Habib Sadeghi, Röhl, Joan, Stylianou, Nataly, Allenby, Mark C., Bazaz, Sajad Razavi, Warkiani, Majid E., Guimaraes, Fernando S F, Clifton, Vicki L. and Kulasinghe, Arutha (2022). Corrigendum: The effects of COVID-19 on the placenta during pregnancy. Frontiers in immunology, 13 998406. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.998406

Longitudinal association of physical activity during pregnancy with maternal and infant outcomes: findings from the Australian longitudinal study of women’s health

Beetham, Kassia S., Spathis, Jemima G., Hoffmann, Samantha, Brown, Wendy J., Clifton, Vicki and Mielke, Gregore I. (2022). Longitudinal association of physical activity during pregnancy with maternal and infant outcomes: findings from the Australian longitudinal study of women’s health. Women's Health, 18. doi: 10.1177/17455057221142357

The effects of exercise during pregnancy on placental composition: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Kubler, Jade M., Clifton, Vicki L., Moholdt, Trine and Beetham, Kassia S. (2022). The effects of exercise during pregnancy on placental composition: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Placenta, 117, 39-46. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2021.10.008

Early gut microbiota colonisation of premature infants fed with breastmilk or formula with or without probiotics: a cohort study

Chi, Cheng, Fan, Yali, Li, Cheng, Li, Yu, Guo, Shan, Li, Tianhe, Buys, Nicholas, Clifton, Vicki L., Colditz, Paul B., Yin, Chenghong and Sun, Jing (2021). Early gut microbiota colonisation of premature infants fed with breastmilk or formula with or without probiotics: a cohort study. Nutrients, 13 (11) 4068. doi: 10.3390/nu13114068

Maternal asthma during pregnancy and extremes of body mass index increase the risk of perinatal mortality: a retrospective cohort study

Das, Jui, Andrews, Christine, Flenady, Vicki and Clifton, Vicki L. (2021). Maternal asthma during pregnancy and extremes of body mass index increase the risk of perinatal mortality: a retrospective cohort study. Journal of Asthma, 59 (10), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/02770903.2021.1993249

The effects of COVID-19 on the placenta during pregnancy

Rad, Habib Sadeghi, Röhl, Joan, Stylianou, Nataly, Allenby, Mark C., Bazaz, Sajad Razavi, Warkiani, Majid E., Guimaraes, Fernando S. F., Clifton, Vicki L. and Kulasinghe, Arutha (2021). The effects of COVID-19 on the placenta during pregnancy. Frontiers in Immunology, 12 743022. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.743022

Descriptive data analysis of inequality of economic opportunity using the Queensland family cohort pilot study

Gannon, Brenda, Jayawardana, Danusha and Clifton, Vicki (2021). Descriptive data analysis of inequality of economic opportunity using the Queensland family cohort pilot study. Australian Economic Review, 54 (3), 398-405. doi: 10.1111/1467-8462.12438

Changes in placental elastography in the third trimester - analysis using a linear mixed effect model

Edwards, Christopher, Cavanagh, Erika, Kumar, Sailesh, Clifton, Vicki L., Borg, Danielle J., Priddle, Jacob, Wille, Marie-Luise, Drovandi, Christopher and Fontanarosa, Davide (2021). Changes in placental elastography in the third trimester - analysis using a linear mixed effect model. Placenta, 114, 83-89. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2021.09.001

Maternal asthma during pregnancy and risks of allergy and asthma in progeny: a systematic review protocol

Roff, Andrea J., Morrison, Janna L., Tai, Andrew, Clifton, Vicki L. and Gatford, Kathryn L. (2021). Maternal asthma during pregnancy and risks of allergy and asthma in progeny: a systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19 (8), 2007-2013. doi: 10.11124/JBIES-20-00328

A decline in planned, but not spontaneous, preterm birth rates in a large Australian tertiary maternity centre during COVID‐19 mitigation measures

Gallo, Linda A., Gallo, Tania F., Borg, Danielle J., Moritz, Karen M., Clifton, Vicki L. and Kumar, Sailesh (2021). A decline in planned, but not spontaneous, preterm birth rates in a large Australian tertiary maternity centre during COVID‐19 mitigation measures. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 62 (1) ajo.13406, 62-70. doi: 10.1111/ajo.13406

Analysis of mitochondrial regulatory transcripts in publicly available datasets with validation in placentae from pre-term, post-term and fetal growth restriction pregnancies

Bartho, Lucy A., O’Callaghan, Jessica L., Fisher, Joshua J., Cuffe, James S.M., Kaitu'u-Lino, Tu'uhevaha J., Hannan, Natalie J., Clifton, Vicki L. and Perkins, Anthony V. (2021). Analysis of mitochondrial regulatory transcripts in publicly available datasets with validation in placentae from pre-term, post-term and fetal growth restriction pregnancies. Placenta, 112, 162-171. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2021.07.303

Let’s talk about placental sex, baby: understanding mechanisms that drive female- and male-specific fetal growth and developmental outcomes

Meakin, Ashley S., Cuffe, James S. M., Darby, Jack R. T., Morrison, Janna L. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2021). Let’s talk about placental sex, baby: understanding mechanisms that drive female- and male-specific fetal growth and developmental outcomes. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22 (12) 6386, 1-17. doi: 10.3390/ijms22126386

Prenatal alcohol consumption and placental outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical studies

Steane, Sarah E., Young, Sophia L., Clifton, Vicki L., Gallo, Linda A., Akison, Lisa K. and Moritz, Karen M. (2021). Prenatal alcohol consumption and placental outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical studies. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 225 (6), 607.e1-607.e22. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2021.06.078

Queensland Family Cohort: a study protocol

Borg, Danielle, Rae, Kym, Fiveash, Corrine, Schagen, Johanna, James-McAlpine, Janelle, Friedlander, Frances, Thurston, Claire, Oliveri, Maria, Harmey, Theresa, Cavanagh, Erika, Edwards, Christopher, Fontanarosa, Davide, Perkins, Tony, de Zubicaray, Greig, Moritz, Karen, Kumar, Sailesh, Clifton, Vicki, Queensland Family Cohort Research Collaborative, Hamilton-Williams, Emma and Bora, Samudragupta (2021). Queensland Family Cohort: a study protocol. BMJ Open, 11 (6) e044463, 1-13. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-044463

Corrigendum: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) in Pregnancy: Preeclampsia and Small for Gestational Age (Frontiers in Physiology, (2020), 11, (590787), 10.3389/fphys.2020.590787)

Tamanna, Sonia, Clifton, Vicki L., Rae, Kym, van Helden, Dirk F., Lumbers, Eugenie R. and Pringle, Kirsty G. (2021). Corrigendum: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) in Pregnancy: Preeclampsia and Small for Gestational Age (Frontiers in Physiology, (2020), 11, (590787), 10.3389/fphys.2020.590787). Frontiers in Physiology, 12 692761, 692761. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2021.692761

Closed incision negative pressure wound therapy versus standard dressings in obese women undergoing caesarean section: multicentre parallel group randomised controlled trial

Gillespie, Brigid M., Webster, Joan, Ellwood, David, Thalib, Lukman, Whitty, Jennifer A., Mahomed, Kassam, Clifton, Vicki, Kumar, Sailesh, Wagner, Adam, Kang, Evelyn and Chaboyer, Wendy (2021). Closed incision negative pressure wound therapy versus standard dressings in obese women undergoing caesarean section: multicentre parallel group randomised controlled trial. BMJ, 373 n893. doi: 10.1136/bmj.n893

A preferential switch between placental GR exon 1 promoter variants in the presence of maternal asthma or inflammation upregulates GRα D isoforms

Saif, Zarqa, Meakin, Ashley S. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2021). A preferential switch between placental GR exon 1 promoter variants in the presence of maternal asthma or inflammation upregulates GRα D isoforms. Placenta, 108, 64-72. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2021.03.013

Intra-system reliability assessment of 2-dimensional shear wave elastography

Edwards, Christopher, Cavanagh, Erika, Kumar, Sailesh, Clifton, Vicki and Fontanarosa, Davide (2021). Intra-system reliability assessment of 2-dimensional shear wave elastography. Applied Sciences, 11 (7) 2992. doi: 10.3390/app11072992

Solving ‘wicked problems’ in the app co-design process

Skuse, Andrew, Rodger, Dianne, Wilmore, Michael, Humphreys, Sal, Dalton, Julia and Clifton, Vicki (2021). Solving ‘wicked problems’ in the app co-design process. Convergence, 27 (2), 539-553. doi: 10.1177/1354856520976450

Factors associated with nonadherence to inhaled corticosteroids for asthma during pregnancy

Robijn, Annelies L., Barker, Daniel, Gibson, Peter G., Giles, Warwick B., Clifton, Vicki L., Mattes, Joerg, Peek, Michael J., Barrett, Helen L., Seeho, Sean K., Callaway, Leonie K., Abbott, Alistair, Attia, John, Wark, Peter A., Jensen, Megan E. and Murphy, Vanessa E. (2021). Factors associated with nonadherence to inhaled corticosteroids for asthma during pregnancy. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, 9 (3), 1242-1252.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2020.09.045

Alterations to placental glucocorticoid receptor expression with alcohol consumption

Young, S. L., Saif, Z., Meakin, A. S., McMaster, E. S., Hayes, N., Gallo, L. A., Reid, N., Moritz, K. M. and Clifton, V. L. (2021). Alterations to placental glucocorticoid receptor expression with alcohol consumption. Reproductive Sciences, 28 (5), 1390-1402. doi: 10.1007/s43032-020-00413-1

Factors associated with asthma exacerbations during pregnancy

Bokern, Marleen P., Robijn, Annelies L., Jensen, Megan E., Barker, Daniel, Callaway, Leonie, Clifton, Vicki, Wark, Peter, Giles, Warwick, Mattes, Joerg, Peek, Michael, Attia, John, Seeho, Sean, Abbott, Alistair, Gibson, Peter G. and Murphy, Vanessa E. (2021). Factors associated with asthma exacerbations during pregnancy. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, 9 (12), 4343-4352.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2021.07.055

Identification of placental androgen receptor isoforms in a sheep model of maternal allergic asthma

Meakin, Ashley S., Morrison, Janna L., Bradshaw, Emma L., Holman, Stacey L., Saif, Zarqa, Gatford, Kathryn L., Wallace, Megan J., Bischof, Robert.J., Moss, Timothy J.M. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2021). Identification of placental androgen receptor isoforms in a sheep model of maternal allergic asthma. Placenta, 104, 232-235. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2021.01.003

Stillbirth in Australia 1: The road to now: Two decades of stillbirth research and advocacy in Australia

Flenady, Vicki J., Middleton, Philippa , Wallace, Euan M., Morris, Jonathan, Gordon, Adrienne, Boyle, Frances M., Homer, Caroline SE, Henry, Sarah, Brezler, Leigh, Wojcieszek, Aleena M., Davies-Tuck, Miranda, Coory, Michael, Callander, Emily, Kumar, Sailesh, Clifton, Vicki, Leisher, Susannah H., Blencowe, Hannah, Forbes, Madeline, Sexton, Jessica and Ellwood, David (2020). Stillbirth in Australia 1: The road to now: Two decades of stillbirth research and advocacy in Australia. Women and Birth, 33 (6), 506-513. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2020.09.005

Improving antenatal asthma management: a complex journey

Chen, Clarissa, Meng-Wong Taing, Burr, Lucy, Barrett, Helen L. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2020). Improving antenatal asthma management: a complex journey. EMJ Respiratory, 97-107. doi: 10.33590/emjrespir/20-00143

Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) in pregnancy: preeclampsia and small for gestational age

Tamanna, Sonia, Clifton, Vicki L., Rae, Kym, van Helden, Dirk F., Lumbers, Eugenie R. and Pringle, Kirsty G. (2020). Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) in pregnancy: preeclampsia and small for gestational age. Frontiers in Physiology, 11 590787. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2020.590787

The use of elastography in placental research – a literature review

Edwards, Christopher, Cavanagh, Erika, Kumar, Sailesh, Clifton, Vicki and Fontanarosa, Davide (2020). The use of elastography in placental research – a literature review. Placenta, 99, 78-88. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2020.07.014

The impact of maternal asthma during pregnancy on fetal growth and development: a review

Meakin, Ashley S., Saif, Zarqa, Seedat, Nabila and Clifton, Vicki L. (2020). The impact of maternal asthma during pregnancy on fetal growth and development: a review. Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine, 14 (12), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/17476348.2020.1814148

The impact of maternal asthma during pregnancy on offspring retinal microvascular structure and its relationship to placental growth factor production in utero

Jones, Ailee R., Tuckwell, Christine, Wright, Ian M. R., Morrison, Janna L., Kandasamy, Yogavijayan, Wittwer, Melanie R., Arstall, Margaret A., Stark, Michael J., Davies, Michael, Hurst, Cameron, Okano, Satomi and Clifton, Vicki L. (2020). The impact of maternal asthma during pregnancy on offspring retinal microvascular structure and its relationship to placental growth factor production in utero. Microcirculation, 27 (6) micc.12622, e12622. doi: 10.1111/micc.12622

Elemental metabolomics for prediction of term gestational outcomes utilising 18-week maternal plasma and urine samples

McKeating, Daniel R., Clifton, Vicki L., Hurst, Cameron P., Fisher, Joshua J., Bennett, William W. and Perkins, Anthony (2020). Elemental metabolomics for prediction of term gestational outcomes utilising 18-week maternal plasma and urine samples. Biological Trace Element Research, 199 (1), 26-40. doi: 10.1007/s12011-020-02127-6

Longitudinal analysis of lung function in pregnant women with and without asthma

Jensen, Megan E., Robijn, Annelies L., Gibson, Peter G., Oldmeadow, Christopher, Clifton, Vicki, Giles, Warwick, Murphy, Vanessa E., Woods, Andrew, McCaffery, Kirsten, Mattes, Joerg, Peek, Michael, Bisits, Andrew, Callaway, Leonie, Barrett, Helen, Attia, John, Doran, Christopher, Seeho, Sean K.M., Colditz, Paul, Jensen, Megan, Searles, Andrew and Abbott, Alistair (2020). Longitudinal analysis of lung function in pregnant women with and without asthma. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, 9 (4), 1578-1585.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2020.10.061

Modulation of placental gene expression in small-for-gestational-age infants

O’Callaghan, Jessica L., Clifton, Vicki L., Prentis, Peter, Ewing, Adam, Miller, Yvette D. and Pelzer, Elise S. (2020). Modulation of placental gene expression in small-for-gestational-age infants. Genes, 11 (1) 80, 80. doi: 10.3390/genes11010080

Evaluation of 1,25(Oh)2d3 effects on foxp3, ror-γt, gitr, and ctla-4 gene expression in the pbmcs of vitamin d-deficient women with unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss (urpl)

Abdollahi, Elham, Saghafi, Nafiseh, Rezaee, Seyed Abdolrahim Rahim, Rastin, Maryam, Jarahi, Lida, Clifton, Vicki and Rafatpanah, Houshang (2020). Evaluation of 1,25(Oh)2d3 effects on foxp3, ror-γt, gitr, and ctla-4 gene expression in the pbmcs of vitamin d-deficient women with unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss (urpl). Iranian Biomedical Journal, 24 (5), 290-300. doi: 10.29252/ibj.24.5.290

Evaluation of the effects of 1,25 vitamin d3 on regulatory t cells and t helper 17 cells in vitamin d-deficient women with unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss

Abdollahi, Elham, Rezaee, Seyed Abdolrahim, Saghafi, Nafiseh, Rastin, Maryam, Clifton, Vicki, Sahebkar, Amirhossein and Rafatpanah, Houshang (2020). Evaluation of the effects of 1,25 vitamin d3 on regulatory t cells and t helper 17 cells in vitamin d-deficient women with unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss. Current Molecular Pharmacology, 13 (4), 306-317. doi: 10.2174/1874467213666200303130153

Re-assessing microbiomes in the low-biomass reproductive niche

O’Callaghan, J. L., Turner, R., Dekker Nitert, M., Barrett, H. L., Clifton, V. and Pelzer, E. S. (2020). Re-assessing microbiomes in the low-biomass reproductive niche. BJOG, 127 (2) 1471-0528.15974, 147-158. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.15974

Understanding what impacts on disclosing anal incontinence for women when comparing bowel-screening tools: a phenomenological study

Tucker, Julie, Murphy, Elizabeth Mary Ann, Steen, Mary and Clifton, Vicki L. (2019). Understanding what impacts on disclosing anal incontinence for women when comparing bowel-screening tools: a phenomenological study. BMC Women's Health, 19 (1) 142, 142. doi: 10.1186/s12905-019-0840-0

The effects of vigorous intensity exercise in the third trimester of pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Beetham, Kassia S., Giles, Courtney, Noetel, Michael, Clifton, Vicki, Jones, Jacqueline C. and Naughton, Geraldine (2019). The effects of vigorous intensity exercise in the third trimester of pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 19 (1) 281. doi: 10.1186/s12884-019-2441-1

Placental glucocorticoid receptor isoforms in a sheep model of maternal allergic asthma

Clifton, Vicki L., McDonald, Megan, Morrison, Janna L., Holman, Stacey L., Lock, Mitchell C., Saif, Zarqa, Meakin, Ashley, Wooldridge, Amy L., Gatford, Kathryn L., Wallace, Megan J., Muhlhausler, Beverly S., Bischof, Robert J. and Moss, Timothy J.M. (2019). Placental glucocorticoid receptor isoforms in a sheep model of maternal allergic asthma. Placenta, 83, 33-36. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2019.06.380

Pre-conception maternal food intake and the association with childhood allergies

Grieger, Jessica A., Pelecanos, Anita M., Hurst, Cameron, Tai, Andrew and Clifton, Vicki L. (2019). Pre-conception maternal food intake and the association with childhood allergies. Nutrients, 11 (8) 1851, 1851. doi: 10.3390/nu11081851

Maternal allergic asthma during pregnancy alters fetal lung and immune development in sheep: potential mechanisms for programming asthma and allergy

Wooldridge, Amy L., Clifton, Vicki L., Moss, Timothy J. M., Lu, Hui, Jamali, Monerih, Agostino, Stefanie, Muhlhausler, Beverly S., Morrison, Janna L., Matteo, Robert, Wallace, Megan J, Bischof, Robert J and Gatford, Kathryn L (2019). Maternal allergic asthma during pregnancy alters fetal lung and immune development in sheep: potential mechanisms for programming asthma and allergy. The Journal of Physiology, 597 (16) JP277952, 4251-4262. doi: 10.1113/jp277952

Managing asthma in pregnancy: effects on future child health

Clifton, Vicki L (2019). Managing asthma in pregnancy: effects on future child health. Lancet Respiratory Medicine, 7 (6), 485-486. doi: 10.1016/S2213-2600(19)30149-3

Human placental androgen receptor variants: potential regulators of male fetal growth

Meakin, Ashley S., Saif, Zarqa, Tuck, Astrud R. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2019). Human placental androgen receptor variants: potential regulators of male fetal growth. Placenta, 80, 18-26. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2019.03.012

Review: understanding the role of androgens and placental AR variants: insight into steroid-dependent fetal-placental growth and development

Meakin, A. S. and Clifton, V. L. (2019). Review: understanding the role of androgens and placental AR variants: insight into steroid-dependent fetal-placental growth and development. Placenta, 84, 63-68. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2019.03.006

Differences in maternal smoking across successive pregnancies – dose-dependent relation to BMI z-score in the offspring: an individual patient data (IPD) meta-analysis

Albers, L., von Kries, R., Sobotzki, C., Gao, H. J., Buka, S. L., Clifton, V. L., Grzeskowiak, L. E., Oken, E., Paus, T., Pausova, Z., Rifas-Shiman, S. L., Sharma, A. J. and Gilman, S. E. (2018). Differences in maternal smoking across successive pregnancies – dose-dependent relation to BMI z-score in the offspring: an individual patient data (IPD) meta-analysis. Obesity Reviews, 19 (9), 1248-1255. doi: 10.1111/obr.12698

Predicting intrapartum fetal compromise at term using the cerebroplacental ratio and placental growth factor levels (PROMISE) study: randomised controlled trial protocol

Sherrell, Helen, Clifton, Vicky and Kumar, Sailesh (2018). Predicting intrapartum fetal compromise at term using the cerebroplacental ratio and placental growth factor levels (PROMISE) study: randomised controlled trial protocol. BMJ Open, 8 (8) e022567, e022567. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022567

Maternal smoking during pregnancy and offspring overweight: is there a dose–response relationship? An individual patient data meta-analysis

Albers, Lucia, Sobotzki, Christina, Kuß, Oliver, Ajslev, Teresa, Batista, Rosangela F. L., Bettiol, Heloisa, Brabin, Bernard, Buka, Stephen L., Cardoso, Viviane C., Clifton, Vicki L., Devereux, Graham, Gilman, Stephen E., Grzeskowiak, Luke E., Heinrich, Joachim, Hummel, Sandra, Jacobsen, Geir W., Jones, Graeme, Koshy, Gibby, Morgen, Camilla Schmidt, Oken, Emily, Paus, Tomas, Pausova, Zdenka, Rifas-Shiman, Sheryl L., Sharma, Andrea J., da Silva, Antônio A. M., Sørensen, Thorkild I. A., Thiering, Elisabeth, Turner, Stephen, Vik, Torstein and von Kries, Rüdiger (2018). Maternal smoking during pregnancy and offspring overweight: is there a dose–response relationship? An individual patient data meta-analysis. International Journal of Obesity, 42 (7), 1249-1264. doi: 10.1038/s41366-018-0050-0

Trends in asthma self-management skills and inhaled corticosteroid use during pregnancy and postpartum from 2004 to 2017

Robijn, Annelies L, Jensen, Megan E, Gibson, Peter G, Powell, Heather, Giles, Warwick B, Clifton, Vicki L, Mattes, Joerg, Peek, Michael J, Barrett, Helen L, Seeho, Sean K, Callaway, Leonie K, Abbott, Alistair, Attia, John, Wark, Peter A and Murphy, Vanessa E (2018). Trends in asthma self-management skills and inhaled corticosteroid use during pregnancy and postpartum from 2004 to 2017. Journal of Asthma, 56 (6), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/02770903.2018.1471709

Systematic review of maternal Placental Growth Factor levels in late pregnancy as a predictor of adverse intrapartum and perinatal outcomes

Sherrell, Helen, Dunn, Liam, Clifton, Vicki and Kumar, Sailesh (2018). Systematic review of maternal Placental Growth Factor levels in late pregnancy as a predictor of adverse intrapartum and perinatal outcomes. European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 225, 26-34. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2018.03.059

The Health-e Babies App for antenatal education: feasibility for socially disadvantaged women

Dalton, Julia A., Rodger, Dianne, Wilmore, Michael, Humphreys, Sal, Skuse, Andrew, Roberts, Claire T. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2018). The Health-e Babies App for antenatal education: feasibility for socially disadvantaged women. PloS one, 13 (5) e0194337, e0194337. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0194337

Asthma treatment impacts time to pregnancy: evidence from the international SCOPE study

Grzeskowiak, Luke E., Smithers, Lisa G., Grieger, Jessica A., Bianco-Miotto, Tina, Leemaqz, Shalem Y., Clifton, Vicki L., Poston, Lucilla, McCowan, Lesley M., Kenny, Louise C., Myers, Jenny, Walker, James J., Norman, Robert J., Dekker, Gus A. and Roberts, Claire T. (2018). Asthma treatment impacts time to pregnancy: evidence from the international SCOPE study. European Respiratory Journal, 51 (2) 1702035, 1702035. doi: 10.1183/13993003.02035-2017

Strategies towards improving pharmacological management of asthma during pregnancy

Grzeskowiak, Luke E., Grieger, Jessica A. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2017). Strategies towards improving pharmacological management of asthma during pregnancy. Pharmacological Research, 130, 85-92. doi: 10.1016/j.phrs.2017.12.019

Antidepressant use in late gestation and breastfeeding rates at discharge from hospital

Leggett, Catherine, Costi, Lynn, Morrison, Janna L., Clifton, Vicki L. and Grzeskowiak, Luke E. (2017). Antidepressant use in late gestation and breastfeeding rates at discharge from hospital. Journal of Human Lactation, 33 (4), 701-709. doi: 10.1177/0890334416678209

Late gestation maternal dietary methyl donor and cofactor supplementation in sheep partially reverses protection against allergic sensitization by IUGR

Wooldridge, Amy L., Bischof, Robert J., Liu, Hong, Heinemann, Gary K., Hunter, Damien S., Giles, Lynne C., Simmons, Rebecca A., Lien, Yu-Chin, Lu, Wenyun, Rabinowitz, Joshua D., Kind, Karen L., Owens, Julie A., Clifton, Vicki L. and Gatford, Kathryn L. (2017). Late gestation maternal dietary methyl donor and cofactor supplementation in sheep partially reverses protection against allergic sensitization by IUGR. American Journal of Physiology - Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, 314 (1), R22-R33. doi: 10.1152/ajpregu.00549.2016

Child neurodevelopmental outcomes following preterm and term birth: what can the placenta tell us?

Hodyl, Nicolette A., Aboustate, Natalie, Bianco-Miotto, Tina, Roberts, Claire T., Clifton, Vicki L. and Stark, Michael J. (2017). Child neurodevelopmental outcomes following preterm and term birth: what can the placenta tell us?. Placenta, 57, 79-86. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2017.06.009

Pre-birth origins of allergy and asthma

Gatford, K. L., Wooldridge, A. L., Kind, K. L., Bischof, R. and Clifton, V. L. (2017). Pre-birth origins of allergy and asthma. Journal of Reproductive Immunology, 123, 88-93. doi: 10.1016/j.jri.2017.07.002

Dexamethasone and sex regulate placental glucocorticoid receptor isoforms in mice

Cuffe, James S. M., Saif, Zarqa, Perkins, Anthony V., Moritz, Karen M. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2017). Dexamethasone and sex regulate placental glucocorticoid receptor isoforms in mice. Journal of Endocrinology, 234 (2), 89-100. doi: 10.1530/JOE-17-0171

Trajectories of anxiety and health related quality of life during pregnancy

Schubert, K. Oliver, Air, Tracy, Clark, Scott R., Grzeskowiak, Luke E., Miller, Edward, Dekker, Gustaaf A., Baune, Bernhard T. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2017). Trajectories of anxiety and health related quality of life during pregnancy. PLoS One, 12 (7) e0181149, e0181149. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0181149

Re: Antidepressant use in late gestation and risk of postpartum haemorrhage: a retrospective cohort study Antidepressants in pregnancy and postpartum haemorrhage Reply

Grzeskowiak, Luke E. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2017). Re: Antidepressant use in late gestation and risk of postpartum haemorrhage: a retrospective cohort study Antidepressants in pregnancy and postpartum haemorrhage Reply. BJOG, 124 (8), 1284-1285. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.14606

Preface

Clifton, Vicki L. (2017). Preface. Placenta, 54, 1-1. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2017.02.002

Review: Placental adaptations to the presence of maternal asthma during pregnancy

Meakin, A. S., Saif, Z., Jones, A. R., Aviles, P. F. V. and Clifton, V. L. (2017). Review: Placental adaptations to the presence of maternal asthma during pregnancy. Placenta, 54, 17-23. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2017.01.123

Review: The role of multiple placental glucocorticoid receptor isoforms in adapting to the maternal environment and regulating fetal growth

Clifton, V. L., Cuffe, J., Moritz, K. M., Cole, T. J., Fuller, P. J., Lu, N. Z., Kumar, S., Chong, S. and Saif, Z. (2017). Review: The role of multiple placental glucocorticoid receptor isoforms in adapting to the maternal environment and regulating fetal growth. Placenta, 54, 24-29. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2016.12.017

Impact of a history of maternal depression and anxiety on asthma control during pregnancy

Grzeskowiak, Luke E. , Smith, Brian, Roy, Anil, Schubert, K. Oliver, Baune, Bernhard T. , Dekker, Gustaaf A. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2017). Impact of a history of maternal depression and anxiety on asthma control during pregnancy. Journal of Asthma, 54 (7), 1-8. doi: 10.1080/02770903.2016.1258080

Review: Alterations in placental glycogen deposition in complicated pregnancies: current preclinical and clinical evidence

Akison, Lisa K., Nitert, Marloes Dekker, Clifton, Vicki L., Moritz, Karen M. and Simmons, David G. (2017). Review: Alterations in placental glycogen deposition in complicated pregnancies: current preclinical and clinical evidence. Placenta, 54, 52-58. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2017.01.114

Placental transcriptome co-expression analysis reveals conserved regulatory programs across gestation

Buckberry, Sam, Bianco-Miotto, Tina, Bent, Stephen J., Clifton, Vicki, Shoubridge, Cheryl, Shankar, Kartik and Roberts, Claire T. (2017). Placental transcriptome co-expression analysis reveals conserved regulatory programs across gestation. BMC Genomics, 18 (1) 10. doi: 10.1186/s12864-016-3384-9

Potential influence of in utero and early neonatal exposures on the later development of endometriosis

Vannuccini, Silvia, Lazzeri, Lucia, Orlandini, Cinzia, Tosti, Claudia, Clifton, Vicki L. and Petraglia, Felice (2016). Potential influence of in utero and early neonatal exposures on the later development of endometriosis. Fertility and Sterility, 105 (4), 997-1002. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.12.127

Antidepressant use in late gestation and risk of postpartum haemorrhage: a retrospective cohort study

Grzeskowiak, L. E., McBain, R., Dekker, G. A. and Clifton, V. L. (2016). Antidepressant use in late gestation and risk of postpartum haemorrhage: a retrospective cohort study. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 123 (12), 1929-1936. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.13612

Impact of inter-pregnancy BMI change on perinatal outcomes: a retrospective cohort study.

McBain, Rosemary D., Dekker, Gustaaf A., Clifton, Vicki L., Mol, Ben W. and Grzeskowiak, Luke E. (2016). Impact of inter-pregnancy BMI change on perinatal outcomes: a retrospective cohort study.. European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 205, 98-104. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2016.07.487

Large scale gene expression meta-analysis reveals tissue-specific, sex-biased gene expression in humans

Mayne, Benjamin T., Bianco-Miotto, Tina, Buckberry, Sam, Breen, James, Clifton, Vicki, Shoubridge, Cheryl and Roberts, Claire T. (2016). Large scale gene expression meta-analysis reveals tissue-specific, sex-biased gene expression in humans. Frontiers in Genetics, 7 (OCT) 183, 183. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2016.00183

Maternal creatine in pregnancy: a retrospective cohort study

Dickinson, H., Davies-Tuck, M., Ellery, S. J., Grieger, J. A., Wallace, E. M., Snow, R. J., Walker, D. W. and Clifton, V. L. (2016). Maternal creatine in pregnancy: a retrospective cohort study. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 123 (11), 1830-1838. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.14237

Videomicroscopy as a tool for investigation of the microcirculation in the newborn

Wright, Ian M. R., Latter, Joanna L., Dyson, Rebecca M., Levi, Chris R. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2016). Videomicroscopy as a tool for investigation of the microcirculation in the newborn. Physiological Reports, 4 (19) e12941, e12941. doi: 10.14814/phy2.12941

Influence of sympathetic activity in the control of peripheral microvascular tone in preterm infants

Corbisier de Meautsart, Celine, Dyson, Rebecca M., Latter, Joanna L. , Berry, Mary J., Clifton, Vicki L. and Wright, Ian M. R. (2016). Influence of sympathetic activity in the control of peripheral microvascular tone in preterm infants. Pediatric Research, 80 (6), 793-799. doi: 10.1038/pr.2016.160

Improving communication around anal incontinence for women of reproductive age

Tucker, Julie, Wilson, Anne and Clifton, V. L. (2016). Improving communication around anal incontinence for women of reproductive age. Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, 24 (1), 37-37.

Do women of reproductive age presenting with pelvic floor dysfunction have undisclosed anal incontinence: a retrospective cohort study

Tucker, Julie, Grzeskowiak, Luke, Murphy, Elizabeth Mary Ann, Wilson, Anne and Clifton, Vicki L. (2016). Do women of reproductive age presenting with pelvic floor dysfunction have undisclosed anal incontinence: a retrospective cohort study. Women and Birth, 30 (1), 18-22. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2016.05.009

Editorial: ZIKA virus and placenta

Sadovsky, Yoel, Clifton, Vicki L. and Knofler, Martin (2016). Editorial: ZIKA virus and placenta. Placenta, 40 (1), A1-A1. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2016.03.008

In utero programming of allergic susceptibility

Grieger, Jessica A., Clifton, Vicki L., Tuck, Astrud R., Wooldridge, Amy L., Robertson, Sarah A. and Gatford, Kathryn L. (2016). In utero programming of allergic susceptibility. International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, 169 (2), 80-92. doi: 10.1159/000443961

An observational study of the impact of an antenatal asthma management service on asthma control during pregnancy

Grzeskowiak, L. E., Smith, B., Roy, A., Dekker, G. A. and Clifton, V. L. (2016). An observational study of the impact of an antenatal asthma management service on asthma control during pregnancy. European Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 197, 48-53. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2015.11.038

Asthma control in pregnancy is associated with pre-conception dietary patterns

Grieger, Jessica A., Grzeskowiak, Luke E., Wood, Lisa G. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2016). Asthma control in pregnancy is associated with pre-conception dietary patterns. Public Health Nutrition, 19 (2), 332-338. doi: 10.1017/S1368980015001226

Identification of eight different isoforms of the glucocorticoid receptor in Guinea pig placenta: Relationship to preterm delivery, sex and betamethasone exposure

Saif, Zarqa, Dyson, Rebecca M., Palliser, Hannah K., Wright, Ian M. R., Lu, Nick and Clifton, Vicki L. (2016). Identification of eight different isoforms of the glucocorticoid receptor in Guinea pig placenta: Relationship to preterm delivery, sex and betamethasone exposure. PLoS ONE, 11 (2) e0148226, e0148226. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0148226

IFPA meeting 2015 workshop report IV: nanomedicine applications and exosome biology, xenobiotics and endocrine disruptors and pregnancy, and lipid mediators and placental function

Albrecht, C., Caniggia, I., Clifton, V., Gohner, C., Harris, L., Hemmings, D., Jawerbaum, A., Johnstone, E., Jones, H., Keelan, J., Lewis, R., Mitchell, M., Murthi, P., Powell, T., Saffery, R., Smith, R., Vaillancourt, C., Wadsack, C. and Salomon, C. (2016). IFPA meeting 2015 workshop report IV: nanomedicine applications and exosome biology, xenobiotics and endocrine disruptors and pregnancy, and lipid mediators and placental function. Placenta, 48, S12-S16. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2016.01.003

Infertility and reproductive disorders: impact of hormonal and inflammatory mechanisms on pregnancy outcome

Vannuccini, Silvia, Clifton, Vicki L., Fraser, Ian S., Taylor, Hugh S., Critchley, Hilary, Giudice, Linda C. and Petraglia, Felice (2016). Infertility and reproductive disorders: impact of hormonal and inflammatory mechanisms on pregnancy outcome. Human Reproduction Update, 22 (1), 104-115. doi: 10.1093/humupd/dmv044

Patterns, predictors and outcomes of asthma control and exacerbations during pregnancy: a prospective cohort study

Grzeskowiak, Luke E., Smith, Brian, Roy, Anil, Dekker, Gustaaf A. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2016). Patterns, predictors and outcomes of asthma control and exacerbations during pregnancy: a prospective cohort study. ERJ Open Research, 2 (1) 00054-2015, 00054-2015. doi: 10.1183/23120541.00054-2015

Association of early and late maternal smoking during pregnancy with offspring body mass index at 4 to 5 years of age

Grzeskowiak, L. E., Hodyl, N. A., Stark, M. J., Morrison, J. L. and Clifton, V. L. (2015). Association of early and late maternal smoking during pregnancy with offspring body mass index at 4 to 5 years of age. Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, 6 (6), 485-492. doi: 10.1017/S2040174415007151

Congratulations! The 2015 Placenta prizes

Burton, Graham J., Clifton, Vicki and Sadovsky, Yoel (2015). Congratulations! The 2015 Placenta prizes. Placenta, 36 (12), 1341-1341. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2015.11.008

Asthma management during pregnancy: how long before we can all breathe a little easier?

Grzeskowiak, Luke E. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2015). Asthma management during pregnancy: how long before we can all breathe a little easier?. Journal of Asthma, 52 (10), 1020-1022. doi: 10.3109/02770903.2015.1040494

Expression of eight glucocorticoid receptor isoforms in the human preterm placenta vary with fetal sex and birthweight

Saif, Z., Hodyl, N. A., Stark, M. J., Fuller, P. J., Cole, T., Lu, N. and Clifton, V. L. (2015). Expression of eight glucocorticoid receptor isoforms in the human preterm placenta vary with fetal sex and birthweight. Placenta, 36 (7), 723-730. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2015.05.001

Term histologic chorioamnionitis: a heterogeneous condition

Conti, Nathalie, Torricelli, Michela, Voltolini, Chiara, Vannuccini, Silvia, Clifton, Vicky L., Bloise, Enrico and Petraglia, Felice (2015). Term histologic chorioamnionitis: a heterogeneous condition. European Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 188 8930, 34-38. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2015.02.034

A case study of stillbirth in a pregnancy complicated by asthma

Clifton, Vicki L. and Busuttil, Maureen D. (2015). A case study of stillbirth in a pregnancy complicated by asthma. Obstetrics and Gynaecology Cases - Reviews, 2 (2). doi: 10.23937/2377-9004/1410027

A review of the impact of dietary intakes in human pregnancy on infant birthweight

Grieger, Jessica A. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2015). A review of the impact of dietary intakes in human pregnancy on infant birthweight. Nutrients, 7 (1), 153-178. doi: 10.3390/nu7010153

Development of an experimental model of maternal allergic asthma during pregnancy

Clifton, Vicki L., Moss, Timothy J. M., Wooldridge, Amy L., Gatford, Kathryn L., Liravi, Bahar, Kim, Dasom, Muhlhausler, Beverly S., Morrison, Janna L., Davies, Andrew, De Matteo, Robert, Wallace, Megan J. and Bischof, Robert J. (2015). Development of an experimental model of maternal allergic asthma during pregnancy. Journal of Physiology, 594 (5), 1311-1325. doi: 10.1113/JP270752

Distinct sex-specific gene expression changes in the placenta in association with childhood allergy

Tuck, Astrud R., Grzeskowiak, Luke E., Osei-Kumah, Annette, Saif, Zarqa, Edwards, Suzanne M., Tai, Andrew, Prescott, Susan L., MeriTulic, Saffery, Richard and Clifton, Vicki L. (2015). Distinct sex-specific gene expression changes in the placenta in association with childhood allergy. International Journal of Respiratory and Pulmonary Medicine, 2 (4). doi: 10.23937/2378-3516/1410033

How midwives tailor health information used in antenatal care

Wilmore, M., Rodger, D., Humphreys, S., Clifton, V. L., Dalton, J., Flabouris, M. and Skuse, A. (2015). How midwives tailor health information used in antenatal care. Midwifery, 31 (1), 74-79. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2014.06.004

Programming of formalin-induced nociception by neonatal LPS exposure: Maintenance by peripheral and central neuroimmune activity

Zouikr, Ihssane, Ahmed, Abdulrzag F., Horvat, Jay C., Beagley, Kenneth W., Clifton, Vicki L., Ray, Allyson, Thorne, Rick F., Jarnicki, Andrew G., Hansbro, Phillip M. and Hodgson, Deborah M. (2015). Programming of formalin-induced nociception by neonatal LPS exposure: Maintenance by peripheral and central neuroimmune activity. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 44, 235-246. doi: 10.1016/j.bbi.2014.10.014

Rhinitis in pregnant women with asthma is associated with poorer asthma control and quality of life

Powell, Heather, Murphy, Vanessa E., Hensley, Michael J., Giles, Warwick, Clifton, Vicki L. and Gibson, Peter G. (2015). Rhinitis in pregnant women with asthma is associated with poorer asthma control and quality of life. Journal of Asthma, 52 (10), 1023-1030. doi: 10.3109/02770903.2015.1054403

Congratulations!

Burton, G. J., Clifton, V. and Sadovsky, Y. (2014). Congratulations!. Placenta, 35 (12), 973-973. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2014.09.013

Interventions for managing asthma in pregnancy (Review)

Bain, Emily, Pierides, Kristen L., Clifton, Vicki L., Hodyl, Nicolette A., Stark, Michael J., Crowther, Caroline A. and Middleton, Philippa (2014). Interventions for managing asthma in pregnancy (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2013 (10) CD010660. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010660.pub2

Early microvascular changes in the preterm neonate: A comparative study of the human and guinea pig

Dyson, Rebecca M., Palliser, Hannah K., Lakkundi, Anil, De Waal, Koert, Latter, Joanna L., Clifton, Vicki L. and Wright, Ian M. R. (2014). Early microvascular changes in the preterm neonate: A comparative study of the human and guinea pig. Physiological Reports, 2 (9) e12145, 1-13. doi: 10.14814/phy2.12145

"Who's afraid?": attitudes of midwives to the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for delivery of pregnancy-related health information

Dalton, J. A., Rodger, D. L., Wilmore, M., Skuse, A. J., Humphreys, S., Flabouris, M. and Clifton, V. L. (2014). "Who's afraid?": attitudes of midwives to the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for delivery of pregnancy-related health information. Women and Birth, 27 (3), 168-173. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2014.06.010

The impact of Aboriginal status, cigarette smoking and smoking cessation on perinatal outcomes in South Australia

Hodyl, Nicolette A., Grzeskowiak, Luke E., Stark, Michael J., Scheil, Wendy and Clifton, Vicki L. (2014). The impact of Aboriginal status, cigarette smoking and smoking cessation on perinatal outcomes in South Australia. Medical Journal of Australia, 201 (5), 274-278. doi: 10.5694/mja13.11142

Invigorating placental research through the "Human Placenta Project"

Sadovsky, Y., Clifton, V. L. and Burton, G. J. (2014). Invigorating placental research through the "Human Placenta Project". Placenta, 35 (8), 527-527. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2014.06.367

Teetering near the edge; women's experiences of anal incontinence following obstetric anal sphincter injury: an interpretive phenomenological research study

Tucker, Julie, Clifton, Vicki and Wilson, Anne (2014). Teetering near the edge; women's experiences of anal incontinence following obstetric anal sphincter injury: an interpretive phenomenological research study. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 54 (4), 377-381. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12230

Preconception dietary patterns in human pregnancies are associated with preterm delivery

Grieger, Jessica A., Grzeskowiak, Luke E. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2014). Preconception dietary patterns in human pregnancies are associated with preterm delivery. Journal of Nutrition, 144 (7), 1075-1080. doi: 10.3945/jn.114.190686

Altered formalin-induced pain and fos induction in the periaqueductal grey of preadolescent rats following neonatal LPS exposure

Zouikr, Ihssane, James, Morgan H., Campbell, Erin J., Clifton, Vicki L., Beagley, Kenneth W., Dayas, Christopher V. and Hodgson, Deborah M. (2014). Altered formalin-induced pain and fos induction in the periaqueductal grey of preadolescent rats following neonatal LPS exposure. PLoS ONE, 9 (5) e98382, 1-8. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0098382

Antioxidant-rich dietary intervention for improving asthma control in pregnancies complicated by asthma: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Grieger, Jessica A., Wood, Lisa G. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2014). Antioxidant-rich dietary intervention for improving asthma control in pregnancies complicated by asthma: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials, 15 (108) 108, 1-9. doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-15-108

Placental restriction of fetal growth reduces cutaneous responses to antigen after sensitization in sheep

Wooldridge, Amy L., Bischof, Robert J., Meeusen, Els N., Liu, Hong, Heinemann, Gary K., Hunter, Damien S., Giles, Lynne C., Kind, Karen L., Owens, Julie A., Clifton, Vicki L. and Gatford, Kathryn L. (2014). Placental restriction of fetal growth reduces cutaneous responses to antigen after sensitization in sheep. American Journal of Physiology: Regulatory Integrative and Comparative Physiology, 306 (7), R441-R446. doi: 10.1152/ajpregu.00432.2013

The human placenta expresses multiple glucocorticoid receptor isoforms that are altered by fetal sex, growth restriction and maternal asthma

Saif, Z., Hodyl, N. A., Hobbs, E., Tuck, A. R., Butler, M. S., Osei-Kumah, A. and Clifton, V. L. (2014). The human placenta expresses multiple glucocorticoid receptor isoforms that are altered by fetal sex, growth restriction and maternal asthma. Placenta, 35 (4), 260-268. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2014.01.012

Altered nociceptive, endocrine, and dorsal horn neuron responses in rats following a neonatal immune challenge

Zouikr, Ihssane, Tadros, Melissa A., Barouei, Javad, Beagley, Kenneth W., Clifton, Vicki L., Callister, Robert J. and Hodgson, Deborah M. (2014). Altered nociceptive, endocrine, and dorsal horn neuron responses in rats following a neonatal immune challenge. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 41, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2013.11.016

Perinatal outcomes following maternal asthma and cigarette smoking during pregnancy

Hodyl, Nicolette A., Stark, Michael J., Scheil, Wendy, Grzeskowiak, Luke E. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2014). Perinatal outcomes following maternal asthma and cigarette smoking during pregnancy. European Respiratory Journal, 43 (3), 704-716. doi: 10.1183/09031936.00054913

IFPA Meeting 2013 Workshop Report I: diabetes in pregnancy, maternal dyslipidemia in pregnancy, oxygen in placental development, stem cells and pregnancy pathology

Abumaree, M. H., Alahari, S., Albrecht, C., Aye, I.L.M.H., Bainbridge, S., Chauvin, S., Clifton, V.L., Desoye, G., Ermini, L., Giuffrida, D., Graham, C.H., Huang, Q.-T., Kalionis, B., Lager, S., Leach, L., Li, Y., Litvack, M.L., Nuzzo, A.M., Moretto-Zita, M., O'Tierney-Ginn, P., Powell, T., Rolfo, A., Salomon, C., Serov, A., Westwood, M., Yung, H.W. and Lash, G.E. (2014). IFPA Meeting 2013 Workshop Report I: diabetes in pregnancy, maternal dyslipidemia in pregnancy, oxygen in placental development, stem cells and pregnancy pathology. Placenta, 35 (Supp), S4-S9. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2013.11.010

A randomized controlled trial to assess the clinical and cost effectiveness of a nurse-led Antenatal Asthma Management Service in South Australia (AAMS study)

Grzeskowiak, Luke E., Dekker, Gustaaf, Rivers, Karen, Roberts-Thomson, Kate, Roy, Anil, Smith, Brian, Bowden, Jeffery, Bryce, Robert, Davies, Michael, Beilby, Justin, Wilson, Anne, Middleton, Philippa, Ruffin, Richard, Karnon, Jonathan and Clifton, Vicki L. (2014). A randomized controlled trial to assess the clinical and cost effectiveness of a nurse-led Antenatal Asthma Management Service in South Australia (AAMS study). BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 14 (9) 9, 1-11. doi: 10.1186/1471-2393-14-9

Differential effects of docosahexaenoic acid on preterm and term placental pro-oxidant/antioxidant balance

Stark, Michael J., Clifton, Vicki L. and Hodyl, Nicolette A. (2013). Differential effects of docosahexaenoic acid on preterm and term placental pro-oxidant/antioxidant balance. Reproduction, 146 (3), 243-251. doi: 10.1530/REP-13-0239

Women's experience of anal incontinence following a history of obstetric anal sphincter injury: a literature review

Tucker, Julie, Wilson, Anne and Clifton, Vicki (2013). Women's experience of anal incontinence following a history of obstetric anal sphincter injury: a literature review. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 11 (3), 181-186. doi: 10.1111/1744-1609.12025

Improving asthma during pregnancy with dietary antioxidants: the current evidence

Grieger, Jessica A., Wood, Lisa G. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2013). Improving asthma during pregnancy with dietary antioxidants: the current evidence. Nutrients, 5 (8), 3212-3234. doi: 10.3390/nu5083212

Psychosocial variables are related to future exacerbation risk and perinatal outcomes in pregnant women with asthma

Powell, Heather, McCaffery, Kirsten, Murphy, Vanessa E., Hensley, Michael J., Clifton, Vicki L., Giles, Warwick and Gibson, Peter G. (2013). Psychosocial variables are related to future exacerbation risk and perinatal outcomes in pregnant women with asthma. Journal of Asthma, 50 (4), 383-389. doi: 10.3109/02770903.2012.757777

Placental P-glycoprotein is unaffected by timing of antenatal glucocorticoid therapy but reduced in SGA preterm infants

Hodyl, N. A., Stark, M. J., Butler, M. and Clifton, V. L. (2013). Placental P-glycoprotein is unaffected by timing of antenatal glucocorticoid therapy but reduced in SGA preterm infants. Placenta, 34 (4), 325-330. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2013.01.013

The impact of iodine supplementation and bread fortification on urinary iodine concentrations in a mildly iodine deficient population of pregnant women in South Australia

Clifton, Vicki L., Hodyl, Nicolette A., Fogarty, Paul A., Torpy, David J., Roberts, Rachel, Nettelbeck, Ted, Ma, Gary and Hetzel, Basil (2013). The impact of iodine supplementation and bread fortification on urinary iodine concentrations in a mildly iodine deficient population of pregnant women in South Australia. Nutrition Journal, 12 (1) 32. doi: 10.1186/1475-2891-12-32

Low formalin concentrations induce fine-tuned responses that are sex and age-dependent: a developmental study

Zouikr, Ihssane, Tadros, Melissa A., Clifton, Vicki L., Beagley, Kenneth W. and Hodgson, Deborah M. (2013). Low formalin concentrations induce fine-tuned responses that are sex and age-dependent: a developmental study. PLoS ONE, 8 (1) e53384, 1-10. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0053384

Pregnant women's use of information and communications technologies to access pregnancy-related health information in South Australia

Rodger, D., Skuse, A., Wilmore, M., Humphreys, S., Dalton, J., Flabouris, M. and Clifton, V. L. (2013). Pregnant women's use of information and communications technologies to access pregnancy-related health information in South Australia. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 19 (4), 308-312. doi: 10.1071/PY13029

Prizes galore!

Burton, G. J., Sadovsky, Y. and Clifton, V. (2013). Prizes galore!. Placenta, 34 (1), 1-1. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2012.11.031

Localisation and characterisation of uncoupling protein-2 (UCP2) in the human preterm placenta

Stark, M. J., Hodyl, N. A., Butler, M. and Clifton, V. L. (2012). Localisation and characterisation of uncoupling protein-2 (UCP2) in the human preterm placenta. Placenta, 33 (12), 1020-1025. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2012.09.010

The endogenous retroviral envelope protein syncytin-1 inhibits LPS/PHA-stimulated cytokine responses in human blood and is sorted into placental exosomes

Tolosa, J. M., Schjenken, J. E., Clifton, V. L., Vargas, A., Barbeau, B., Lowry, P., Maiti, K. and Smith, R. (2012). The endogenous retroviral envelope protein syncytin-1 inhibits LPS/PHA-stimulated cytokine responses in human blood and is sorted into placental exosomes. Placenta, 33 (11), 933-941. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2012.08.004

The impact of impact factors

Sadovsky, Y., Clifton, V. L. and Burton, G. J. (2012). The impact of impact factors. Placenta, 33 (10), 753-753. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2012.07.006

Developmental perturbation induced by maternal asthma during pregnancy: the short- and long-term impacts on offspring

Clifton, Vicki L., Davies, Michael, Moore, Vivienne, Wright, Ian M. R., Ali, Zainab and Hodyl, Nicolette A. (2012). Developmental perturbation induced by maternal asthma during pregnancy: the short- and long-term impacts on offspring. Journal of Pregnancy, 2012 741613, 1-8. doi: 10.1155/2012/741613

Effect of neonatal respiratory infection on adult BALB/c hippocampal glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid receptors

Wynne, O., Horvat, J. C., Smith, R., Hansbro, P. M., Clifton, V. L. and Hodgson, D. M. (2012). Effect of neonatal respiratory infection on adult BALB/c hippocampal glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid receptors. Developmental Psychobiology, 54 (5), 568-575. doi: 10.1002/dev.20615

To Harold Fox - Our thanks

Burton, Graham J., Clifton, Vicki and Sadovsky, Yoel (2012). To Harold Fox - Our thanks. Placenta, 33 (6), 459-459. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2012.04.010

Fatty acid profile of pregnant women with asthma

McLernon, Penelope, Wood, Lisa, Murphy, Vanessa E., Hodyl, Nicolette A. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2012). Fatty acid profile of pregnant women with asthma. e-SPEN Journal, 7 (2), e78-e85. doi: 10.1016/j.clnme.2012.01.004

Circulating antioxidant profile of pregnant women with asthma

McLernon, Penelope C., Wood, Lisa G., Murphy, Vanessa E., Hodyl, Nicolette A. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2012). Circulating antioxidant profile of pregnant women with asthma. Clinical Nutrition, 31 (1), 99-107. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2011.09.006

Influence of sex and glucocorticoid exposure on preterm placental pro-oxidant-antioxidant balance

Stark, M. J., Hodyl, N. A., Wright, I. M. R. and Clifton, V. L. (2011). Influence of sex and glucocorticoid exposure on preterm placental pro-oxidant-antioxidant balance. Placenta, 32 (11), 865-870. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2011.08.010

Reduced placental FOXP3 associated with subsequent infant allergic disease

Prescott, Susan L., Tulic, Meri, Kumah, Annette Osei, Richman, Tara, Crook, Maxine, Martino, David, Dunstan, Janet A., Novakovic, Boris, Saffery, Richard and Clifton, Vicki L. (2011). Reduced placental FOXP3 associated with subsequent infant allergic disease. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 128 (4), 886-U315. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2011.05.017

Management of asthma in pregnancy guided by measurement of fraction of exhaled nitric oxide: a double-blind, randomised controlled trial

Powell, Heather, Murphy, Vanessa E., Taylor, D. Robin, Hensley, Michael J., McCaffery, Kirsten, Giles, Warwick, Clifton, Vicki L. and Gibson, Peter G. (2011). Management of asthma in pregnancy guided by measurement of fraction of exhaled nitric oxide: a double-blind, randomised controlled trial. Lancet, 378 (9795), 983-990. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(11)60971-9

Low-parachor solvents extraction and thermostated micro-thin-layer chromatography separation for fast screening and classification of spirulina from pharmaceutical formulations and food samples

Zarzycki, Pawel K., Zarzycka, Magdalena B., Clifton, Vicki L., Adamski, Jerzy and Glod, Bronislaw K. (2011). Low-parachor solvents extraction and thermostated micro-thin-layer chromatography separation for fast screening and classification of spirulina from pharmaceutical formulations and food samples. Journal of Chromatography A, 1218 (33), 5694-5704. doi: 10.1016/j.chroma.2011.06.065

Neonatal respiratory infection and adult re-infection: effect on glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid receptors in the hippocampus in BALB/c mice

Wynne, O., Horvat, J. C., Kim, R. Y., Ong, L. K., Smith, R., Hansbro, P. M., Clifton, V. L. and Hodgson, D. M. (2011). Neonatal respiratory infection and adult re-infection: effect on glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid receptors in the hippocampus in BALB/c mice. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 25 (6), 1214-1222. doi: 10.1016/j.bbi.2011.03.014

Sex-specific differences in placental global gene expression in pregnancies complicated by asthma

Osei-Kumah, A., Smith, R., Jurisica, I., Caniggia, I. and Clifton, V. L. (2011). Sex-specific differences in placental global gene expression in pregnancies complicated by asthma. Placenta, 32 (8), 570-578. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2011.05.005

The presence of maternal asthma during pregnancy suppresses the placental pro-inflammatory response to an immune challenge in vitro

Scott, N. M., Hodyl, N. A., Osei-Kumah, A., Stark, M. J., Smith, R. and Clifton, V. L. (2011). The presence of maternal asthma during pregnancy suppresses the placental pro-inflammatory response to an immune challenge in vitro. Placenta, 32 (6), 454-461. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2011.03.004

Fetal glucocorticoid-regulated pathways are not affected by inhaled corticosteroid use for asthma during pregnancy

Hodyl, Nicolette A., Stark, Michael J., Osei-Kumah, Annette, Bowman, Maria, Gibson, Peter and Clifton, Vicki L. (2011). Fetal glucocorticoid-regulated pathways are not affected by inhaled corticosteroid use for asthma during pregnancy. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 183 (6), 716-722. doi: 10.1164/rccm.201007-1188OC

Early life infection alters adult BALB/c hippocampal gene expression in a sex specific manner

Wynne, O., Horvat, J. C., Osei-Kumah, A., Smith, R., Hansbro, P. M., Clifton, V. L. and Hodgson, D. M. (2011). Early life infection alters adult BALB/c hippocampal gene expression in a sex specific manner. Stress, 14 (3), 247-261. doi: 10.3109/10253890.2010.532576

Prenatal programming of the innate immune response following in utero exposure to inflammation: a sexually dimorphic process?

Hodyl, Nicolette A., Stark, Michael J., Osei-Kumah, Annette and Clifton, Vicki L. (2011). Prenatal programming of the innate immune response following in utero exposure to inflammation: a sexually dimorphic process?. Expert Review of Clinical Immunology, 7 (5), 579-592. doi: 10.1586/eci.11.51

Psychosocial outcomes are related to asthma control and quality of life in pregnant women with asthma

Powell, Heather, McCaffery, Kirsten, Murphy, Vanessa E., Hensley, Michael J., Clifton, Vicki L., Giles, Warwick and Gibson, Peter G. (2011). Psychosocial outcomes are related to asthma control and quality of life in pregnant women with asthma. Journal of Asthma, 48 (10), 1032-1040. doi: 10.3109/02770903.2011.631239

The influence of sex and antenatal betamethasone exposure on vasoconstrictors and the preterm microvasculature

Stark, Michael J., Hodyl, Nicolette A., Wright, Ian M. R. and Clifton, Vicki (2011). The influence of sex and antenatal betamethasone exposure on vasoconstrictors and the preterm microvasculature. Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, 24 (10), 1215-1220. doi: 10.3109/14767058.2011.569618

Sex-specific associations between cortisol and birth weight in pregnancies complicated by asthma are not due to differential glucocorticoid receptor expression

Hodyl, Nicolette A., Wyper, Hayley, Osei-Kumah, Annette, Scott, Naomi, Murphy, Vanessa E., Gibson, Peter, Smith, Roger and Clifton, Vicki L. (2010). Sex-specific associations between cortisol and birth weight in pregnancies complicated by asthma are not due to differential glucocorticoid receptor expression. Thorax, 65 (8), 677-683. doi: 10.1136/thx.2009.123091

The effect of cigarette smoking on asthma control during exacerbations in pregnant women

Murphy, Vanessa E., Clifton, Vicki L. and Gibson, Peter G. (2010). The effect of cigarette smoking on asthma control during exacerbations in pregnant women. Thorax, 65 (8), 739-744. doi: 10.1136/thx.2009.124941

Acetonitrile, the polarity chameleon

Zarzycki, P. K., Zarzycka, M. B., Slaczka, M. M. and Clifton, V. L. (2010). Acetonitrile, the polarity chameleon. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 397 (3), 905-908. doi: 10.1007/s00216-010-3677-9

Prenatal endotoxin exposure alters behavioural pain responses to lipopolysaccharide in adult offspring

Hodyl, Nicolette A., Walker, F. Rohan, Krivanek, Klara M., Clifton, Vicki L. and Hodgson, Deborah M. (2010). Prenatal endotoxin exposure alters behavioural pain responses to lipopolysaccharide in adult offspring. Physiology and Behavior, 100 (2), 143-147. doi: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2010.02.013

Asthma during pregnancy alters immune cell profile and airway epithelial chemokine release

Osei-Kumah, Annette, Wark, Peter A. B., Smith, Roger and Clifton, Vicki L. (2010). Asthma during pregnancy alters immune cell profile and airway epithelial chemokine release. Inflammation Research, 59 (5), 349-358. doi: 10.1007/s00011-009-0102-y

Review: Sex and the human placenta: mediating differential strategies of fetal growth and survival

Clifton, V. L. (2010). Review: Sex and the human placenta: mediating differential strategies of fetal growth and survival. Placenta, 31 (S), S33-S39. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2009.11.010

Effect of maternal asthma, inhaled glucocorticoids and cigarette use during pregnancy on the newborn insulin-like growth factor axis

Clifton, Vicki L., Hodyl, Nicolette A., Murphy, Vanessa E., Giles, Warwick B., Baxter, Robert C. and Smith, Roger (2010). Effect of maternal asthma, inhaled glucocorticoids and cigarette use during pregnancy on the newborn insulin-like growth factor axis. Growth Hormone and IGF Research, 20 (1), 39-48. doi: 10.1016/j.ghir.2009.07.004

IFPA Meeting 2009 Workshops Report

Lash, G. E., Burton, G. J., Chamley, L. W., Clifton, V. L., Constancia, M., Crocker, I. P., Dantzer, V., Desoye, G., Drewlo, S., Hemmings, D. G., Hiendleder, S., Kalionis, B., Keelan, J. A., Kudo, Y., Lewis, R. M., Manuelpillai, U., Murthi, P., Natale, D., Pfarrer, C., Robertson, S., Saffery, R., Saito, S., Sferruzzi-Perri, A., Sobrevia, L., Waddell, B. J. and Roberts, C. T. (2010). IFPA Meeting 2009 Workshops Report. Placenta, 31 (SUPPL.), S4-S20. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2009.12.008

Maternal and neonatal outcomes of pregnancies complicated by asthma in an Australian population

Clifton, Vicki L., Engel, Patricia, Smith, Roger, Gibson, Peter, Brinsmead, Maxwell and Giles, Warwick B. (2009). Maternal and neonatal outcomes of pregnancies complicated by asthma in an Australian population. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 49 (6), 619-626. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-828X.2009.01077.x

Asthma and pregnancy: emerging evidence of epigenetic interactions in utero

Prescott, Susan L. and Clifton, Vicki (2009). Asthma and pregnancy: emerging evidence of epigenetic interactions in utero. Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 9 (5), 417-426. doi: 10.1097/ACI.0b013e328330634f

Sex-specific alterations in placental 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 2 activity and early postnatal clinical course following antenatal betamethasone

Stark, Michael J., Wright, Ian M. R. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2009). Sex-specific alterations in placental 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 2 activity and early postnatal clinical course following antenatal betamethasone. AJP - Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, 297 (2), R510-R514. doi: 10.1152/ajpregu.00175.2009

Carbon monoxide is a significant mediator of cardiovascular status following preterm birth

Stark, Michael J., Clifton, Vicki L. and Wright, Ian M. R. (2009). Carbon monoxide is a significant mediator of cardiovascular status following preterm birth. Pediatrics, 124 (1), 277-284. doi: 10.1542/peds.2008-0877

Changes in human placental 5α-reductase isoenzyme expression with advancing gestation: effects of fetal sex and glucocorticoid exposure

Vu, Thi T., Hirst, Jonathan J., Stark, Michael, Wright, Ian M. R., Palliser, Hannah K., Hodyl, Nicolette and Clifton, Vicki L. (2009). Changes in human placental 5α-reductase isoenzyme expression with advancing gestation: effects of fetal sex and glucocorticoid exposure. Reproduction, Fertility and Development, 21 (4), 599-607. doi: 10.1071/RD08224

Neonates Born to Mothers With Preeclampsia Exhibit Sex-Specific Alterations in Microvascular Function

Stark, Michael J., Clifton, Vicki L. and Wright, Ian M. R. (2009). Neonates Born to Mothers With Preeclampsia Exhibit Sex-Specific Alterations in Microvascular Function. Pediatric Research, 65 (3), 291-295. doi: 10.1203/PDR.0b013e318193edf1

Placental Cytokine Expression Covaries with Maternal Asthma Severity and Fetal Sex

Scott, Naomi M., Hodyl, Nicolette A., Murphy, Vanessa E., Osei-Kumah, Annette, Wyper, Hayley, Hodgson, Deborah M., Smith, Roger and Clifton, Vicki L. (2009). Placental Cytokine Expression Covaries with Maternal Asthma Severity and Fetal Sex. Journal of Immunology, 182 (3), 1411-1420. doi: 10.4049/jimmunol.182.3.1411

Expression of glucocorticoid receptor messenger ribonucleic acid transcripts in the human placenta at term

Johnson, Renee F., Rennie, Natascha, Murphy, Vanessa, Zakar, Tamas, Clifton, Vicki and Smith, Roger (2008). Expression of glucocorticoid receptor messenger ribonucleic acid transcripts in the human placenta at term. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 93 (12), 4887-4893. doi: 10.1210/jc.2008-1077

Innate immune dysfunction in the neonatal rat following prenatal endotoxin exposure

Hodyl, Nicolette A., Krivanek, Mara M., Clifton, Vicki L. and Hodgson, Deborah M. (2008). Innate immune dysfunction in the neonatal rat following prenatal endotoxin exposure. Journal of Neuroimmunology, 204 (1-2), 126-130. doi: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2008.06.041

Male sex and pre-existing diabetes are independent risk factors for stillbirth

Engel, Patricia J., Smith, Roger, Brinsmead, Maxwell W., Bowe, Stephen J. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2008). Male sex and pre-existing diabetes are independent risk factors for stillbirth. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 48 (4), 375-383. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-828X.2008.00863.x

Maternal and cord plasma cytokine and chemokine profile in pregnancies complicated by asthma

Osei-Kumah, Annette, Smith, Roger and Clifton, Vicki L. (2008). Maternal and cord plasma cytokine and chemokine profile in pregnancies complicated by asthma. Cytokine, 43 (2), 187-193. doi: 10.1016/j.cyto.2008.05.008

Microvascular flow, clinical illness severity and cardiovascular function in the preterm infant

Stark, M. J., Clifton, V. L. and Wright, I. M. R. (2008). Microvascular flow, clinical illness severity and cardiovascular function in the preterm infant. Archives of Disease in Childhood: Fetal and Neonatal Edition, 93 (4), F271-F274. doi: 10.1136/adc.2007.123539

Maternal asthma and placental morphometry: effects of severity, treatment and fetal sex

Mayhew, T. M., Jenkins, H., Todd, B. and Clifton, V. L. (2008). Maternal asthma and placental morphometry: effects of severity, treatment and fetal sex. Placenta, 29 (4), 366-373. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2008.01.011

Proteomics in asthma

Osei-Kumah, Annette, Hodyl, Nicolette and Clifton, Vicki L. (2008). Proteomics in asthma. Expert Review of Clinical Immunology, 4 (6), 713-721. doi: 10.1586/1744666X.4.6.713

Sex-specific differences in peripheral microvascular blood flow in preterm infants

Stark, Michal J., Clifton, Vicki L. and Wright, Ian M. R. (2008). Sex-specific differences in peripheral microvascular blood flow in preterm infants. Pediatric Research, 63 (4), 415-419. doi: 10.1203/01.pdr.0000304937.38669.63

Column-based method to simultaneously extract DNA, RNA, and proteins from the same sample

Tolosa, Jorge M., Schjenken, John E., Civiti, Theodora D., Clifton, Vicki L. and Smith, Roger (2007). Column-based method to simultaneously extract DNA, RNA, and proteins from the same sample. BioTechniques, 43 (6), 799-804. doi: 10.2144/000112594

Prenatal exposure to a pro-inflammatory stimulus causes delays in the development of the innate immune response to LPS in the offspring

Hodyl, Nicolette A., Krivanek, Klara M., Lawrence, Elizabeth, Clifton, Vicki L. and Hodgson, Deborah M. (2007). Prenatal exposure to a pro-inflammatory stimulus causes delays in the development of the innate immune response to LPS in the offspring. Journal of Neuroimmunology, 190 (1-2), 61-71. doi: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2007.07.021

Characterization of human fetal cord blood steroid profiles in relation to fetal sex and mode of delivery using temperature-dependent inclusion chromatography and principal component analysis (PCA)

Clifton, Vicki L., Bisits, Andrew and Zarzycki, Pawel K. (2007). Characterization of human fetal cord blood steroid profiles in relation to fetal sex and mode of delivery using temperature-dependent inclusion chromatography and principal component analysis (PCA). Journal of Chromatography. B: Analytical Technologies in the Biomedical and Life Sciences, 855 (2), 249-254. doi: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2007.05.041

Modelling prenatal bacterial infection: functional consequences of altered hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis development

Hodyl, Nicolette A., Walker, Frederick R., Krivanek, Klara M., Clifton, Vicki and Hodgson, Deborah A. (2007). Modelling prenatal bacterial infection: functional consequences of altered hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis development. Behavioural Brain Research, 178 (1), 108-114. doi: 10.1016/j.bbr.2006.12.008

Metabolism of synthetic steroids by the human placenta

Murphy, V. E., Fittock, R. J., Zarzycki, P. K., Delahunty, M. M., Smith, R. and Clifton, V. L. (2007). Metabolism of synthetic steroids by the human placenta. Placenta, 28 (1), 39-46. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2005.12.010

Alterations in the maternal peripheral microvascular response in pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia and the impact of fetal sex

Stark, Michael J., Dierkx, L., Clifton, V. L. and Wright, Ian M. R. (2006). Alterations in the maternal peripheral microvascular response in pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia and the impact of fetal sex. Journal of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, 13 (8), 573-578. doi: 10.1016/j.jsgi.2006.06.006

Maternal asthma during pregnancy and fetal outcomes: potential mechanisms and possible solutions

Clifton, Vicki (2006). Maternal asthma during pregnancy and fetal outcomes: potential mechanisms and possible solutions. Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 6 (5), 307-311. doi: 10.1097/01.all.0000244788.28789.dd

Inflammatory mediator release in normal bronchial smooth muscle cells is altered by pregnant maternal and fetal plasma independent of asthma

Osei-Kumah, A., Ammit, A. J., Smith, R., Ge, Q. and Clifton, V. L. (2006). Inflammatory mediator release in normal bronchial smooth muscle cells is altered by pregnant maternal and fetal plasma independent of asthma. Placenta, 27 (8), 847-852. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2005.08.007

Effect of inhaled glucocorticoid treatment on placental 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 activity and neonatal birthweight in pregnancies complicated by asthma

Clifton, Vicki L., Rennie, Natascha and Murphy, Vanessa E. (2006). Effect of inhaled glucocorticoid treatment on placental 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 activity and neonatal birthweight in pregnancies complicated by asthma. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 46 (2), 136-140. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-828X.2006.00543.x

Endocrine regulation of human fetal growth: the role of the mother, placenta, and fetus

Murphy, Vanessa E., Smith, Roger, Giles, Warwick B. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2006). Endocrine regulation of human fetal growth: the role of the mother, placenta, and fetus. Endocrine Reviews, 27 (2), 141-169. doi: 10.1210/er.2005-0011

Determination of steroids in human plasma using temperature-dependent inclusion chromatography for metabolomic investigations

Zarzycki, Paweł K., Kulhanek, Kathrin M., Smith, Roger and Clifton, Vicki L. (2006). Determination of steroids in human plasma using temperature-dependent inclusion chromatography for metabolomic investigations. Journal of Chromatography A, 1104 (1-2), 203-208. doi: 10.1016/j.chroma.2005.11.119

Asthma exacerbations during pregnancy: incidence and association with adverse pregnancy outcomes

Murphy, V. E., Clifton, V. L. and Gibson, P. G. (2006). Asthma exacerbations during pregnancy: incidence and association with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Thorax, 61 (2), 169-176. doi: 10.1136/thx.2005.049718

Proteomic study of plasma proteins in pregnant women with asthma

Murphy, Vanessa E., Johnson, Renee F., Wang, Yung-Chih, Akinsanya, Karen, Gibson, Peter G., Smith, Roger and Clifton, Vicki L. (2006). Proteomic study of plasma proteins in pregnant women with asthma. Respirology, 11 (1), 41-48. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1843.2006.00782.x

Increased anti-oxidant enzyme activity and biological oxidation in placentae of pregnancies complicated by maternal asthma

Clifton, V. L., Vanderlelie, J. and Perkins, A. V. (2005). Increased anti-oxidant enzyme activity and biological oxidation in placentae of pregnancies complicated by maternal asthma. Placenta, 26 (10), 773-779. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2004.10.018

Severe asthma exacerbations during pregnancy

Murphy, VE, Gibson, P, Talbot, PL and Clifton, VL (2005). Severe asthma exacerbations during pregnancy. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 106 (5), 1046-1054. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000185281.21716.02

Sexually dimorphic effects of maternal asthma during pregnancy on placental glucocorticoid metabolism and fetal growth

Clifton, Vicki L. (2005). Sexually dimorphic effects of maternal asthma during pregnancy on placental glucocorticoid metabolism and fetal growth. Cell and Tissue Research, 322 (1), 63-71. doi: 10.1007/s00441-005-1117-5

Microvascular effects of corticotropin-releasing hormone in human skin vary in relation to estrogen concentration during the menstrual cycle

Clifton, V. L., Crompton, R., Read, M. A., Gibson, P. G., Smith, R. and Wright, I. M. R. (2005). Microvascular effects of corticotropin-releasing hormone in human skin vary in relation to estrogen concentration during the menstrual cycle. Journal of Endocrinology, 186 (1), 69-76. doi: 10.1677/joe.1.06030

The effect of maternal asthma on placental and cord blood protein profiles

Murphy, Vanessa E., Johnson, Renee F., Wang, Yung-Chih, Akinsanya, Karen, Gibson, Peter G., Smith, Roger and Clifton, Vicki L. (2005). The effect of maternal asthma on placental and cord blood protein profiles. Journal of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, 12 (5), 349-355. doi: 10.1016/j.jsgi.2005.01.024

Asthma during pregnancy: mechanisms and treatment implications

Murphy, V. E., Gibson, P. G., Smith, R. and Clifton, V. L. (2005). Asthma during pregnancy: mechanisms and treatment implications. European Respiratory Journal, 25 (4), 731-750. doi: 10.1183/09031936.05.00085704

Asthma self-management skills and the use of asthma education during pregnancy

Murphy, V. E., Gibson, P. G., Talbot, P. I., Kessell, C. G. and Clifton, V. L. (2005). Asthma self-management skills and the use of asthma education during pregnancy. European Respiratory Journal, 26 (3), 435-441. doi: 10.1183/09031936.05.00135604

Increased biological oxidation and reduced anti-oxidant enzyme activity in pre-eclamptic placentae

Vanderlelie, J., Venardos, K., Clifton, V. L., Gude, N. M., Clarke, F. M. and Perkins, A. V. (2005). Increased biological oxidation and reduced anti-oxidant enzyme activity in pre-eclamptic placentae. Placenta, 26 (1), 53-58. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2004.04.002

Regulation of 15-hydroxyprostaglandin dehydrogenase (PGDH) gene activity, messenger ribonucleic acid processing, and protein abundance in the human chorion in late gestation and labor

Johnson, Renee F., Mitchell, Carolyn M., Clifton, Vicki and Zakar, Tamas (2004). Regulation of 15-hydroxyprostaglandin dehydrogenase (PGDH) gene activity, messenger ribonucleic acid processing, and protein abundance in the human chorion in late gestation and labor. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 89 (11), 5639-5648. doi: 10.1210/jc.2004-0540

Maternal asthma as a model for examining fetal sex-specific effects on maternal physiology and placental mechanisms that regulate human fetal growth

Clifton, V. L. and Murphy, V. E. (2004). Maternal asthma as a model for examining fetal sex-specific effects on maternal physiology and placental mechanisms that regulate human fetal growth. Placenta, 25 (S), S45-S52. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2004.01.004

Maternal asthma is associated with reduced female fetal growth

Murphy, Vanessa E., Gibson, Peter G., Giles, Warwick B., Zakar, Tamas, Smith, Roger, Bisits, Andrew M., Kessell, Carolyn G. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2003). Maternal asthma is associated with reduced female fetal growth. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 168 (11), 1317-1323. doi: 10.1164/rccm.200303-374OC

The pathway to human birth Las vías hacia el trabajo de parto

Smith, R., Mesiano, S., Clifton, V., Chan, E. C., Zakar, T., Nicholson, R., Giles, W. and Bisits, A. (2003). The pathway to human birth Las vías hacia el trabajo de parto. Cuadernos de Medicina Reproductiva, 9 (2), 43-51.

Corticotropin-releasing hormone causes vasodilation in human skin via mast cell-dependent pathways

Crompton, Renee, Clifton, Vicki L., Bisits, Andrew T., Read, Mark A., Smith, Roger and Wright, Ian M. R. (2003). Corticotropin-releasing hormone causes vasodilation in human skin via mast cell-dependent pathways. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 88 (11), 5427-5432. doi: 10.1210/jc.2003-030377

Alterations in human placental 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 and 2 with gestational age and labour

Murphy, V. E. and Clifton, V. L. (2003). Alterations in human placental 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 and 2 with gestational age and labour. Placenta, 24 (7), 739-744. doi: 10.1016/S0143-4004(03)00103-6

Urocortin: a mechanism for the sustained activation of the HPA axis in the late-gestation ovine fetus?

Holloway, AC, Howe, DC, Chan, G, Clifton, VL, Smith, R and Challis, JRG (2002). Urocortin: a mechanism for the sustained activation of the HPA axis in the late-gestation ovine fetus?. American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism, 283 (1), E165-E171. doi: 10.1152/ajpendo.00497.2001

Short-term effects of glucocorticoids in the human fetal-placental circulation in vitro

Clifton, Vicki L., Wallace, Euan M. and Smith, Roger (2002). Short-term effects of glucocorticoids in the human fetal-placental circulation in vitro. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 87 (6), 2838-2842. doi: 10.1210/jc.87.6.2838

Microvascular effects of CRH in human skin vary in relation to gender

Clifton, V. L., Crompton, R., Smith, R. and Wright, I. M. R. (2002). Microvascular effects of CRH in human skin vary in relation to gender. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 87 (1), 267-270. doi: 10.1210/jc.87.1.267

Reduced 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 activity is associated with decreased birth weight centile in pregnancies complicated by asthma

Murphy, VE, Zakar, T, Smith, R, Giles, WB, Gibson, PG and Clifton, VL (2002). Reduced 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 activity is associated with decreased birth weight centile in pregnancies complicated by asthma. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 87 (4), 1660-1668. doi: 10.1210/jc.87.4.1660

Evaluation of an asthma education programme delivered in an antenatal clinic

Kessell, Carolyn, McDonald, Vanessa, Pratt, Pamela, Cookson, Kirn, Wild, Kirn, Clifton, Vickie and Gibson, Peter G. (2001). Evaluation of an asthma education programme delivered in an antenatal clinic. Respirology, 6 (SUPPL. 1)

Alterations of placental vascular function in asthmatic pregnancies

Clifton, VL, Giles, WB, Smith, R, Bisits, AT, Hempenstall, PAJ, Kessell, CG and Gibson, PG (2001). Alterations of placental vascular function in asthmatic pregnancies. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 164 (4), 546-553. doi: 10.1164/ajrccm.164.4.2009119

Characterization of urocortin in human pregnancy

Gu, Qing, Clifton, Vicki L., Schwartz, Jeffery, Madsen, Gemma, Sha, Jinyan Y. and Smith, Roger (2001). Characterization of urocortin in human pregnancy. Chinese Medical Journal, 114 (6), 618-622.

Characterization of urocortin in human pregnancy

Gu, Q, Clifton, VL, Schwartz, J, Madsen, G, Sha, JY and Smith, R (2001). Characterization of urocortin in human pregnancy. Chinese Medical Journal, 114 (6), 618-622.

Localization and characterization of urocortin during human pregnancy (vol 21, pg 782, 2000)

Clifton, VL, Gu, Q, Murphy, VE, Schwartz, J, Madsen, G and Smith, R (2001). Localization and characterization of urocortin during human pregnancy (vol 21, pg 782, 2000). Placenta, 22 (2-3), 264-264.

Erratum: Localization and characterization of urocortin during human pregnancy (Placenta (2000) vol. 21 (782-788))

Clifton, V. L., Gu, Q., Murphy, V. E., Schwartz, J., Madsen, G. and Smith, R. (2001). Erratum: Localization and characterization of urocortin during human pregnancy (Placenta (2000) vol. 21 (782-788)). Placenta, 22 (2-3). doi: 10.1053/plac.2001.0632

Expression of the heme oxygenase - Carbon monoxide signalling system in human placenta

McLean, M, Bowman, M, Clifton, V, Smith, R and Grossman, AB (2000). Expression of the heme oxygenase - Carbon monoxide signalling system in human placenta. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 85 (6), 2345-2349. doi: 10.1210/jc.85.6.2345

Localization and characterization of urocortin during human pregnancy

Clifton, VL, Qing, G, Murphy, VE, Schwartz, J, Madsen, G and Smith, R (2000). Localization and characterization of urocortin during human pregnancy. Placenta, 21 (8), 782-788. doi: 10.1053/plac.2000.0570

Steroid regulation of prostaglandin dehydrogenase activity and expression in human term placenta and chorio-decidua in relation to labor

Patel, FA, Clifton, VL, Chwalisz, K and Challis, JRG (1999). Steroid regulation of prostaglandin dehydrogenase activity and expression in human term placenta and chorio-decidua in relation to labor. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 84 (1), 291-299. doi: 10.1210/jc.84.1.291

Corticotropin-releasing hormone and proopiomelanocortin-derived peptides are present in human myometrium

Clifton, VL, Telfer, JF, Thompson, AJ, Cameron, IT, Teoh, TG, Lye, SJ and Challis, JRG (1998). Corticotropin-releasing hormone and proopiomelanocortin-derived peptides are present in human myometrium. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 83 (10), 3716-3721. doi: 10.1210/jc.83.10.3716

Placental corticotropin releasing hormone function during human pregnancy

Clifton, VL and Challis, JRG (1997). Placental corticotropin releasing hormone function during human pregnancy. Endocrinologist, 7 (6), 448-458. doi: 10.1097/00019616-199707060-00007

Adrenocorticotropin causes vasodilatation in the human fetal-placental circulation

Clifton, VL, Read, MA, Boura, ALA, Robinson, PJ and Smith, R (1996). Adrenocorticotropin causes vasodilatation in the human fetal-placental circulation. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 81 (4), 1406-1410. doi: 10.1210/jc.81.4.1406

Identification and Characterization of a Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone-Receptor in Human Placenta

Clifton, VL, Owens, PC, Robinson, PJ and Smith, R (1995). Identification and Characterization of a Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone-Receptor in Human Placenta. European Journal of Endocrinology, 133 (5), 591-597. doi: 10.1530/eje.0.1330591

Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone-Induced Vasodilatation in the Human Fetal-Placental Circulation - Involvement of the Nitric Oxide Cyclic Guanosine 3',5'-Monophosphate-Mediated Pathway

Clifton, VL, Read, MA, Leitch, IM, Giles, WB, Boura, Ala, Robinson, PJ and Smith, R (1995). Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone-Induced Vasodilatation in the Human Fetal-Placental Circulation - Involvement of the Nitric Oxide Cyclic Guanosine 3',5'-Monophosphate-Mediated Pathway. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 80 (10), 2888-2893. doi: 10.1210/jc.80.10.2888

Simulated sphincterotomy in a pig model

Parasher, VK, Toomey, P, Clifton, V and Merryman, K (1995). Simulated sphincterotomy in a pig model. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 41 (3), 240-242. doi: 10.1016/S0016-5107(95)70345-4

Corticotropin-releasing hormone-induced vasodilatation in the human fetal placental circulation

Clifton, VL, Read, MA, Leitch, IM, Boura, Ala, Robinson, PJ and Smith, R (1994). Corticotropin-releasing hormone-induced vasodilatation in the human fetal placental circulation. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 79 (2), 666-669. doi: 10.1210/jc.79.2.666

Anti-sperm antibodies and semen profiles in re-anastomosed men

Kay, DJ, Clifton, V, Taylor, JS and Boettcher, B (1993). Anti-sperm antibodies and semen profiles in re-anastomosed men. Reproduction, Fertility and Development, 5 (1), 135-139. doi: 10.1071/RD9930135

Local Immunity in the Male Reproductive-Tract

Clifton, VL, Husband, AJ and Kay, DJ (1992). Local Immunity in the Male Reproductive-Tract. Immunology and Cell Biology, 70 (5), 301-307. doi: 10.1038/icb.1992.38

Role of Intestinal Immunization in Urinary-Tract Defense

Husband, AJ and Clifton, VL (1989). Role of Intestinal Immunization in Urinary-Tract Defense. Immunology and Cell Biology, 67 (6), 371-376. doi: 10.1038/icb.1989.53

Maternal clinical characteristics have unique effects on placental function that are distinct based on fetal growth

O'Callaghan, Jessica, Clifton, Vicki, Prentis, Peter, Ewing, Adam and Pelzer, Elise (2021). Maternal clinical characteristics have unique effects on placental function that are distinct based on fetal growth. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2021.07.194

AR-45 is a Novel Placental Androgen Receptor Variant That Regulates Growth and Angiogenic Pathways

Meakin, Ashley, Saif, Zarqa, Zakar, Tamas and Clifton, Vicki (2020). AR-45 is a Novel Placental Androgen Receptor Variant That Regulates Growth and Angiogenic Pathways. 67th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society-for-Reproductive-Investigation (SRI), Vancouver, Canada, 10-14 March 2020. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer.

Sex-specific Placental Gene Expression Changes in Response to In Utero Stress

O'Callaghan, Jessica, Clifton, Vicki, Prentis, Peter, Saif, Zarqa and Pelzer, Elise (2020). Sex-specific Placental Gene Expression Changes in Response to In Utero Stress. 67th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society-for-Reproductive-Investigation (SRI), Vancouver Canada, Mar 10-14, 2020. HEIDELBERG: SPRINGER HEIDELBERG.

The Role of Circulating Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) in Pregnancy Complications: Preeclampsia and Small for Gestational Age

Tamanna, Sonia, Clifton, Vicki L., Rae, Kym, Van Helden, Dirk, Lumbers, Eugenie R. and Pringle, Kirsty G. (2020). The Role of Circulating Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) in Pregnancy Complications: Preeclampsia and Small for Gestational Age. 67th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society-for-Reproductive-Investigation (SRI), Vancouver, Canada, 10-14 March 2020. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer.

Periconceptional ethanol exposure alters glucocorticoid receptor (GR) isoform profile in the liver of adult offspring irrespective of fetal liver GR patterns

Kent, N.L., Cuffe, J.S.M., Akison, L.K., Saif, Z., Clifton, V.L. and Moritz, K.M. (2020). Periconceptional ethanol exposure alters glucocorticoid receptor (GR) isoform profile in the liver of adult offspring irrespective of fetal liver GR patterns. Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) World Congress, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 19-23 October 2019. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.

Prelabor screening at term using the cerebroplacental ratio and placental growth factor: a pragmatic randomized open-label phase 2 trial

Sherrell, Helen C., Clifton, Vicki L. and Kumar, Sailesh (2020). Prelabor screening at term using the cerebroplacental ratio and placental growth factor: a pragmatic randomized open-label phase 2 trial. Annual Scientific Meeting of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 13-16 October 2019. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Mosby. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2020.02.034

ELEMENTAL METABOLOMICS TO IDENTIFY PREGNANCY RISK FACTORS AND PREDICT GESTATIONAL OUTCOMES

McKeating, Daniel, Bennett, William, Clifton, Vicki, Zhang, Ping and Perkins, Anthony (2019). ELEMENTAL METABOLOMICS TO IDENTIFY PREGNANCY RISK FACTORS AND PREDICT GESTATIONAL OUTCOMES. Meeting of the International-Federation-of-Placenta-Associations (IFPA), Tokyo Japan, Sep 21-24, 2018. LONDON: W B SAUNDERS CO LTD. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2019.06.308

Altered placental androgen signalling contributes to growth restricted outcomes

Meakin, Ashley, Saif, Zarqa, Lim, Ratana, Lappas, Martha and Clifton, Vicki (2019). Altered placental androgen signalling contributes to growth restricted outcomes. Meeting of the International Federation of Placenta Associations (IFPA), Tokyo, Japan, 21-24 September, 2018. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2019.06.112

Predicting intrapartum fetal compromise at term using the cerebroplacental ratio and placental growth factor (PROMISE) study: a randomised controlled trial

Sherrell, H., Clifton, V. and Kumar, S. (2019). Predicting intrapartum fetal compromise at term using the cerebroplacental ratio and placental growth factor (PROMISE) study: a randomised controlled trial. Annual Scientific Meeting of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) ‐ Stop. Start. Continue., Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 13 ‐ 16 October 2019. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/ajo.13072

The regulation of placental inflammation by glucocorticoid receptor isoforms

Clifton, Vicki (2019). The regulation of placental inflammation by glucocorticoid receptor isoforms. Meeting of the International Federation of Placenta Associations (IFPA), Tokyo Japan, 21-24 September, 2018. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2019.06.034

Maternal Asthma during Pregnancy is Associated with Altered Retinal Microvascular Structure in Childhood

Clifton, Vicki L., Jones, Ailee, Morrison, Janna, Wright, Ian M. R., Kandasamy, Yogavijayan, Wittwer, Melanie R. and Arstall, Margaret A. (2018). Maternal Asthma during Pregnancy is Associated with Altered Retinal Microvascular Structure in Childhood. 65th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society-for-Reproductive-Investigation (SRI), San Diego Ca, Mar 06-10, 2018. THOUSAND OAKS: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC.

Asthma associated with infertility-but not among women taking regular asthma preventers: Evidence from the international scope study

Grzeskowiak, Luke E., Smithers, Lisa G., Grieger, Jessica A., Bianco-Miotto, Tina, Leemaqz, Shalem Y., Clifton, Vicki L., Poston, Lucilla, McCowan, Lesley M., Kenny, Louise C., Myers, Jenny, Walker, James J., Norman, Robert J., Dekker, Gus A. and Roberts, Claire T. (2018). Asthma associated with infertility-but not among women taking regular asthma preventers: Evidence from the international scope study. 34th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology and Therapeutic Risk Management, Prague, Czech Republic, August 22‐26, 2018. Oxford, United Kingdom: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/pds.4629

Glucocorticoid receptor isoform expression profile in the rat placenta and fetal liver in pregnancies exposed to periconceptional alcohol

Akison, L. K., Andersen, I. S. G., Kent, N. L., Steane, S. E., Saif, Z., Clifton, V. L. and Moritz, K. M. (2018). Glucocorticoid receptor isoform expression profile in the rat placenta and fetal liver in pregnancies exposed to periconceptional alcohol. 41st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism, San Diego, California, 16-20 June 2018. Malden, MA, United States: Wiley-Blackwell.

Placental androgen receptor AR45 variant may be central to mediating male growth

Meakin, Ashley, Saif, Zarqa and Clifton, Vicki (2018). Placental androgen receptor AR45 variant may be central to mediating male growth. Meeting of the International Federation of Placenta Associations (IFPA), Tokyo, Japan, 21-24 September, 2018. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2018.06.004

Systematic review of placental growth factor in late pregnancy as a predictor of adverse intrapartum and perinatal outcomes

Sherrell, H., Dunn, L., Clifton, V. and Kumar, S. (2018). Systematic review of placental growth factor in late pregnancy as a predictor of adverse intrapartum and perinatal outcomes. RCOG World Congress 2018, Singapore, 21–24 March 2018. Hoboken, NJ United States: Wiley.

The placenta as a predictor of future paediatric allergy

Clifton, Vicki, Saif, Zarqa, Meakin, Ashley and Cox, Brian (2018). The placenta as a predictor of future paediatric allergy. Meeting of the International-Federation-of-Placenta-Associations (IFPA), Tokyo, Japan, 21-24 September 2018. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier.

Characterisation and identification of the placental androgen receptor isoforms and its relationship to fetal growth

Clifton, Vicki L., Meakin, Ashley and Saif, Zarqa (2017). Characterisation and identification of the placental androgen receptor isoforms and its relationship to fetal growth. 64th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI), Orlando, FL, United States, 15-18 March, 2017. THOUSAND OAKS: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC.

IFPA meeting 2016 workshop report II: Placental imaging, placenta and development of other organs, sexual dimorphism in placental function and trophoblast cell lines

Adibi, Jennifer, Burton, Graham J., Clifton, Vicki, Collins, Sally, Frias, Antonio E., Gierman, Lobke, Grigsby, Peta, Jones, Helen, Lee, Cheryl, Maloyan, Alina, Markert, Udo R., Morales-Prieto, Diana M., Murthi, Padma, Myatt, Leslie, Pollheimer, Jurgen, Roberts, Victoria, Robinson, Wendy, Salafia, Carolyn, Schabel, Matthias, Shah, Dinesh, Sled, John, Vaillancourt, Cathy, Weber, Maja and O'Tierney-Ginn, Perrie F. (2017). IFPA meeting 2016 workshop report II: Placental imaging, placenta and development of other organs, sexual dimorphism in placental function and trophoblast cell lines. IFPA meeting 2016 , Portland OR United States, 2016. W.B. Saunders. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2017.02.021

Identification of placental androgen receptor isoforms and their relationship to fetal growth in pregnancies complicated by asthma

Meakin, Ashley, Saif, Zarqa and Clifton, Vicki (2017). Identification of placental androgen receptor isoforms and their relationship to fetal growth in pregnancies complicated by asthma. Meeting of the International-Federation-of-Placenta-Associations (IFPA), Manchester England, Aug 30-Sep 2 2017. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2017.07.260

Regulatory effects of GR Exon 1 variants on differential placental glucocorticoid receptor protein isoform in pregnancies complicated with asthma

Saif, Zarqa, Chong, Suyinn and Clifton, Vicki (2017). Regulatory effects of GR Exon 1 variants on differential placental glucocorticoid receptor protein isoform in pregnancies complicated with asthma. Meeting of the International-Federation-of-Placenta-Associations (IFPA), Manchester England, Aug 30-Sep 2 2017. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2017.07.132

MICRORNAS REGULATING TOLL LIKE RECEPTOR INFLAMMATORY PATHWAYS IN PRETERM AND TERM PLACENTA AND CORD BLOOD

Aboustate, Natalie, Clifton, Vicki, Stark, Michael and Hodyl, Nicolette (2016). MICRORNAS REGULATING TOLL LIKE RECEPTOR INFLAMMATORY PATHWAYS IN PRETERM AND TERM PLACENTA AND CORD BLOOD. Meeting of the International-Federation-of-Placenta-Associations (IFPA) - Placenta-Back to the Basics, Portland or, Sep 13-16, 2016. LONDON: W B SAUNDERS CO LTD. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2016.06.094

THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT PLACENTAL GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR ISOFORMS ON THE EXPRESSION OF GLUCOCORTICOID REGULATED GENES IN PLACENTAE OF SMALL-FOR-GESTATIONAL AGE PREGNANCIES

Clifton, Vicki and Saif, Zarqa (2016). THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT PLACENTAL GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR ISOFORMS ON THE EXPRESSION OF GLUCOCORTICOID REGULATED GENES IN PLACENTAE OF SMALL-FOR-GESTATIONAL AGE PREGNANCIES. Meeting of the International-Federation-of-Placenta-Associations (IFPA) - Placenta-Back to the Basics, Portland or, Sep 13-16, 2016. LONDON: W B SAUNDERS CO LTD. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2016.06.143

Interventions for tobacco use prevention in Indigenous youth: a cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis

Jayasinghe, H., Carson, K., Van Agteren, J., Peters, M., Clifton, V. and Smith, B. (2016). Interventions for tobacco use prevention in Indigenous youth: a cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis. Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand and the Australian & New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science, Annual Scientific Meeting, Perth, WA, Australia, 1–6 April 2016. Richmond, VIC, Australia: John Wiley & Sons.

Expression and regulation of glucocorticoidreceptor isoforms by TNF-alpha in first trimester decidua cells

Lombardi, Annalia, Arcuri, Felice, Funghi, Lucia, Carrarelli, Patrizia, Clifton, Vicki and Petraglia, Felice (2016). Expression and regulation of glucocorticoidreceptor isoforms by TNF-alpha in first trimester decidua cells. 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society-for-Reproductive-Investigation, Montreal, Canada, 16-19 March 2016. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer.

The effect of different placental glucocorticoid receptor isoforms on the expression glucocorticoid regulated genes

Clifton, Vicki L. and Saif, Zarqa (2016). The effect of different placental glucocorticoid receptor isoforms on the expression glucocorticoid regulated genes. 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society-for-Reproductive-Investigation, Montreal, Canada, 16-19 March 2016. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer.

A Sheep Model to Examine the Effects of Maternal Asthma On Fetal Outcomes

Bischof, R., Clifton, V., Wooldridge, A., Gatford, K., Liravi, B., Kim, D., Muhlhausler, B., Morrison, J., Davies, A., Dematteo, R., Wallace, M. and Moss, T. (2016). A Sheep Model to Examine the Effects of Maternal Asthma On Fetal Outcomes. Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand and the Australian & New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science, Annual Scientific Meeting, Perth, Western Australia, 1–6 April 2016. HOBOKEN: W B SAUNDERS CO. doi: 10.1111/resp.12754_14

Creatine Status in Women Is Profoundly Changed by Pregnancy: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Dickinson, Hayley, Davies-Tuck, Miranda, Ellery, Stacey J., Grieger, Jessica, Wallace, Euan M., Snow, Rodney, Walker, David W. and Clifton, Vicki (2016). Creatine Status in Women Is Profoundly Changed by Pregnancy: A Retrospective Cohort Study. 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society-for-Reproductive-Investigation, Montreal Canada, Mar 16-19, 2016. United States: Sage.

F5. Skin microvascular dysfunction in preeclampsia persists to the postpartum period

Wittwer, Melanie, Chow, Yann York, Dekker, Gus, Clifton, Vicki and Arstall, Margaret (2016). F5. Skin microvascular dysfunction in preeclampsia persists to the postpartum period. The International Working Group on Maternal Haemodynamics, Unknown, Unknown. Abingdon, Oxfordshire United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2016.1234790

Maternal Dexamethasone Exposure in the Mouse Causes Sex Specific Alterations in the Pattern of Glucocorticoid Receptor Isoform Expression

Cuffe, James, Saif, Zarqa, Moritz, Karen and Clifton, Vicki (2016). Maternal Dexamethasone Exposure in the Mouse Causes Sex Specific Alterations in the Pattern of Glucocorticoid Receptor Isoform Expression. Meeting of the International-Federation-of-Placenta-Associations (IFPA) - Placenta-Back to the Basics, Portland OR United States, 13-16 September 2016. United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2016.06.186

Identification of seven different isoforms of the glucocorticoid receptor in Guinea Pig placenta: relationship to preterm delivery, sex and betamethasone exposure

Saif, Zarqa, Dyson, Rebecca, Palliser, Hannah, Wright, Ian, Lu, Nick and Clifton, Vicki (2015). Identification of seven different isoforms of the glucocorticoid receptor in Guinea Pig placenta: relationship to preterm delivery, sex and betamethasone exposure. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2015.07.229

Interpregnancy weight gain is associated with increased risk of gestational diabetes in women of normal body mass index

McBain, R. D., Clifton, V. L., Dekker, G. A. and Grzeskowiak, L. E. (2015). Interpregnancy weight gain is associated with increased risk of gestational diabetes in women of normal body mass index. RCOG World Congress 2015, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 12-15 April 2015. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.

Interpregnancy weight gain is associated with increased risk of gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertensive disorders and small for gestational age babies among women who are overweight or obese

McBain, R. D., Clifton, V. L., Dekker, G. A. and Grzeskowiak, L. E. (2015). Interpregnancy weight gain is associated with increased risk of gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertensive disorders and small for gestational age babies among women who are overweight or obese. HOBOKEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL.

Continuation versus Cessation of Antidepressant Use in the Pre- and Post-Natal Period and Impact on Duration of Breastfeeding

Grzeskowiak, L. E., Pedersen, L. H., Costi, L., Videbech, P., Olsen, J., Morrison, J. L., Clifton, V. L. and Leggett, C. (2014). Continuation versus Cessation of Antidepressant Use in the Pre- and Post-Natal Period and Impact on Duration of Breastfeeding. HOBOKEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL.

Smoking During Pregnancy and Tobacco Abuse Prevention in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth: a Qualitative Analysis

Carson, K., Peters, M., Esterman, A., Veale, A., Brinn, M., Clifton, V, Bradley, H., Newchurch, J., Meagher, S. and Smith, B. (2014). Smoking During Pregnancy and Tobacco Abuse Prevention in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth: a Qualitative Analysis. HOBOKEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL.

Peripheral Blood Chemotactic Response during Pregnancy: A Possible Mechanism of Worsening Asthma

Meredith, Isabella-Rose, Osei-Kumah, Annette, Saif, Zarqa and Clifton, Vicki (2014). Peripheral Blood Chemotactic Response during Pregnancy: A Possible Mechanism of Worsening Asthma. 61st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society-for-Gynecologic-Investigation (SGI), Florence Italy, Mar 26-29, 2014. THOUSAND OAKS: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC.

Identification of Candidate Genes in Human Placenta Involved in the Development of Childhood Allergy

Tuck, Astrud R., Osei-Kumah, Annette, Saif, Zarqa and Clifton, Vicki L. (2014). Identification of Candidate Genes in Human Placenta Involved in the Development of Childhood Allergy. SGI 61st Annual Scientific Meeting, Florence, Italy, 26-29 March 2014. THOUSAND OAKS: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC.

Antidepressant Use in Late Gestation and Breastfeeding Rates at Discharge from Hospital

Grzeskowiak, Luke E., Leggett, Catherine, Costi, Lynn, Morrison, Janna L. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2013). Antidepressant Use in Late Gestation and Breastfeeding Rates at Discharge from Hospital. HOBOKEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL.

Maternal Smoking in Early Pregnancy Increases Risk of Childhood Overweight

Grzeskowiak, Luke E., Hodyl, Nicolette A., Stark, Michael J., Morrison, Janna L. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2013). Maternal Smoking in Early Pregnancy Increases Risk of Childhood Overweight. HOBOKEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL.

Use of Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors in Late Gestation and Lactation Difficulties

Grzeskowiak, Luke E., Leggett, Catherine, Costi, Lynn, Morrison, Janna L. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2013). Use of Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors in Late Gestation and Lactation Difficulties. HOBOKEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL.

Variation in Glucocorticoid Receptor Isoforms Expression and Function: a Possible Force Driving Glucocorticoid Resistance Among Male Fetal Placental Unit in Pregnancies Complicated with Asthma

Saif, Zarqa, Hodyl, Nicolette, Hobbs, Eleanor, Tuck, Astrud and Clifton, Vicki (2013). Variation in Glucocorticoid Receptor Isoforms Expression and Function: a Possible Force Driving Glucocorticoid Resistance Among Male Fetal Placental Unit in Pregnancies Complicated with Asthma. Meeting of the International-Federation-of-Placenta-Associations (IFPA), Whistler Canada, Sep 11-14, 2013. LONDON: W B SAUNDERS CO LTD. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2013.06.079

Placental Microrna Expression in Pregnancies Complicated by Asthma and Asthma Exacerbations

Osei-Kumah, A., Saif, Z., Hodyl, N. A., Owens, J. A. and Clifton, V. L. (2013). Placental Microrna Expression in Pregnancies Complicated by Asthma and Asthma Exacerbations. HOBOKEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL.

Monocyte and T cell characterisation during pregnancy in asthmatic women

Osei-Kumah, A., Krumbiegel, D., Nicholson, I., Hodyl, N., Zola, H. and Clifton, V. (2012). Monocyte and T cell characterisation during pregnancy in asthmatic women. Joint International Congress of the American-Society-for-Reproductive-Immunology (ASRI) and the European-Society-for-Reproductive-Immunology (ESRI), Hamburg Germany, May 30-Jun 02, 2012. ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD. doi: 10.1016/j.jri.2012.03.330

Increased Monocyte Activation in Pregnancies Complicated by Asthma

Osei-Kumah, A., Krumbiegel, D., Nicholson, I., Grose, R., Hodyl, N. A., Stark, M. J., Zola, H. and Clifton, V. L. (2012). Increased Monocyte Activation in Pregnancies Complicated by Asthma. WILEY-BLACKWELL.

Maternal Asthma Contributes to Maternal and Neonatal Morbidity

Osei-Kumah, A., Hodyl, N. A., Scheil, W. and Clifton, V. (2012). Maternal Asthma Contributes to Maternal and Neonatal Morbidity. WILEY-BLACKWELL.

Psychosocial Outcomes Are Related to Future Exacerbation Risk and Perinatal Outcomes in Pregnant Women with Asthma

Powell, H., Mccaffery, K., Murphy, V. E., Giles, W., Clifton, V. L., Hensley, M. J. and Gibson, P. G. (2012). Psychosocial Outcomes Are Related to Future Exacerbation Risk and Perinatal Outcomes in Pregnant Women with Asthma. WILEY-BLACKWELL.

Differential Expression of Glucocorticoid Receptor Isoforms in Human Placenta

Saif, Zarqa, Osei-Kumah, Annette and Clifton, Vicki L. (2012). Differential Expression of Glucocorticoid Receptor Isoforms in Human Placenta. 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society-for-Reproductive-Investigation, Montreal Canada, Mar 16-19, 2016. SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC.

Eicosapentanoic Acid (EPA) Is More Effective Than Docosahexanoic Acid (DHA) in Inhibiting Lipopoylsaccharide-Induced Lipid Hydroperoxide Production in Preterm and Term Placenta.

Stark, Michael J., Clifton, Vicki L. and Hodyl, Nicolette A. (2012). Eicosapentanoic Acid (EPA) Is More Effective Than Docosahexanoic Acid (DHA) in Inhibiting Lipopoylsaccharide-Induced Lipid Hydroperoxide Production in Preterm and Term Placenta.. SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC.

Increased monocyte activation in pregnancies complicated by asthma

Osei-Kumah, Annette, Saif, Zarqa, Krumbiegel, Doreen, Nicholson, Ian, Grose, Randall, Hodyl, Nicolette A., Stark, Michael J., Zola, Heddy and Clifton, Vicki L. (2012). Increased monocyte activation in pregnancies complicated by asthma. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer.

Maternal Asthma Is a Significant Contributor to Neonatal Morbidity

Hodyl, Nicolette A., Scheil, Wendy, Stark, Michael J. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2012). Maternal Asthma Is a Significant Contributor to Neonatal Morbidity. 59th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society-for-Gynecologic-Investigation (SGI), San Diego Ca, Mar 21-24, 2012. THOUSAND OAKS: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC.

Pregnancy Outcomes in the South Australian Indigenous Population: The Effect of Asthma during Pregnancy

Hodyl, Nicolette A., Scheil, Wendy and Clifton, Vicki L. (2012). Pregnancy Outcomes in the South Australian Indigenous Population: The Effect of Asthma during Pregnancy. 59th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society-for-Gynecologic-Investigation (SGI), San Diego Ca, Mar 21-24, 2012. SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC.

Rates of Maternal Complications of Pregnancy Are Increased with Asthma: A Ten-Year Analysis

Hodyl, Nicolette A., Scheil, Wendy and Clifton, Vicki L. (2012). Rates of Maternal Complications of Pregnancy Are Increased with Asthma: A Ten-Year Analysis. 59th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society-for-Gynecologic-Investigation (SGI), San Diego Ca, Mar 21-24, 2012. SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC.

Review: the feto-placental unit, pregnancy pathology and impact on long term maternal health

Clifton, V. L., Stark, M. J., Osei-Kumah, A. and Hodyl, N. A. (2012). Review: the feto-placental unit, pregnancy pathology and impact on long term maternal health. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2011.11.005

Maternal Asthma Is a Significant Contributor to Neonatal Morbidity

Hodyl, Nicolette A., Stark, Michael J., Scheil, Wendy and Clifton, Vicki L. (2011). Maternal Asthma Is a Significant Contributor to Neonatal Morbidity. CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS.

PLACENTAL INTERFERON-gamma PRODUCTION CONTRIBUTES TO THE ANTIOXIDANT ACTIONS OF N3-LCPUFAS

Stark, Michael, Clifton, Vicki and Hodyl, Nicolette (2011). PLACENTAL INTERFERON-gamma PRODUCTION CONTRIBUTES TO THE ANTIOXIDANT ACTIONS OF N3-LCPUFAS. Meeting of the International-Federation-of-Placenta-Associations (IFPA), Geilo Norway, Sep 14-17, 2011. W B SAUNDERS CO LTD.

Sex-Specific Regulation of Glucocorticoid Exposure in Human Preterm Pregnancies by P-Glycoprotein

Hodyl, Nicolette, Clifton, Vicki and Stark, Michael (2011). Sex-Specific Regulation of Glucocorticoid Exposure in Human Preterm Pregnancies by P-Glycoprotein. Meeting of the International-Federation-of-Placenta-Associations (IFPA), Geilo Norway, Sep 14-17, 2011. CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS.

Sex-Specific Regulation of Glucocorticoid Exposure in Human Preterm Pregnancies by P-Glycoprotein and 11beta Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase 2

Hodyl, Nicolette A., Clifton, Vicki L. and Stark, Michael J. (2011). Sex-Specific Regulation of Glucocorticoid Exposure in Human Preterm Pregnancies by P-Glycoprotein and 11beta Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase 2. CAMBRIDGE: CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS.

The Great Debate: Who Is Calling the Shots On Placental Function? the Mother or the Fetus?

Clifton, Vicki and Moore, Tom (2011). The Great Debate: Who Is Calling the Shots On Placental Function? the Mother or the Fetus?. Meeting of the International-Federation-of-Placenta-Associations (IFPA), Geilo Norway, Sep 14-17, 2011. W B SAUNDERS CO LTD.

What Do Pregnant Women Eat?

Clifton, Vicki, McLernon, Penelope, Wood, Lisa, Murphy, Vanessa and Hodyl, Nicolette (2011). What Do Pregnant Women Eat?. Meeting of the International-Federation-of-Placenta-Associations (IFPA), Geilo Norway, Sep 14-17, 2011. W B SAUNDERS CO LTD.

What Do Women Eat during Pregnancy?

Clifton, Vicki L., McLernon, Penelope C., Wood, Lisa, Murphy, Vanessa, Stark, Michael J. and Hodyl, Nicolette A. (2011). What Do Women Eat during Pregnancy?. CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS.

IFPA meeting 2010 workshops report II: placental pathology; trophoblast invasion; fetal sex; parasites and the placenta; decidua and embryonic or fetal loss; trophoblast differentiation and syncytialisation

Al-Khan, A., Aye, I. L., Barsoum, I., Borbelyd, A., Cebral, E., Cerchi, G., Clifton, V. L., Collins, S., Cotechini, T., Davey, A., Flores-Martin, J., Fournier, T., Franchi, A. M., Fretes, R. E., Graham, C. H., Godbole, G., Hansson, S. R., Headley, P. L., Ibarra, C., Jawerbaum, A., Kemmerling, U., Kudo, Y., Lala, P. K., Lassance, L., Lewis, R. M., Menkhorst, E., Morris, C., Nobuzane, T., Ramos, G. ... Lash, G. E. (2011). IFPA meeting 2010 workshops report II: placental pathology; trophoblast invasion; fetal sex; parasites and the placenta; decidua and embryonic or fetal loss; trophoblast differentiation and syncytialisation. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2010.12.025

Asthma Exacerbations During Pregnancy Are Reduced By Inflammometry (FENO) Guided Asthma Management: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Powell, H., Giles, W., Clifton, V., Hensley, M. J., Taylor, D. R., Murphy, V., McCaffery, K. J. and Gibson, P. G. (2011). Asthma Exacerbations During Pregnancy Are Reduced By Inflammometry (FENO) Guided Asthma Management: A Randomised Controlled Trial. AMER THORACIC SOC.

IMMUNE CELL CHARACTERISATION IN PREGNANCIES COMPLICATED BY ASTHMA

Osei-Kumah, A., Krumbiegel, D., Nicholson, I., Goose, R., Hodyl, N. and Clifton, V. (2010). IMMUNE CELL CHARACTERISATION IN PREGNANCIES COMPLICATED BY ASTHMA. International-Federation-of-Placental-Associations Meeting 2010, Santiago Chile, Oct 19-22, 2010. LONDON: W B SAUNDERS CO LTD.

Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist in Cord Blood From Preterm Neonates

Hody, N. A., Stark, M. J., Osei-Kumah, A., Nath, P. and Clifton, V. L. (2010). Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist in Cord Blood From Preterm Neonates. International-Federation-of-Placental-Associations Meeting 2010, Santiago Chile, Oct 19-22, 2010. W B SAUNDERS CO LTD.

Maternal Circulating Levels of Omega (N)3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Epa), Docosapentaenoic Acid (Dpa) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (Dha) During Early Pregnancy Are Associated with Fetal Growth Measures in Later Pregnancy

McLernon, P. C., Wood, L. G., Murphy, V. E., Dekker, G. A. and Clifton, V. L. (2010). Maternal Circulating Levels of Omega (N)3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Epa), Docosapentaenoic Acid (Dpa) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (Dha) During Early Pregnancy Are Associated with Fetal Growth Measures in Later Pregnancy. International-Federation-of-Placental-Associations Meeting 2010, Santiago Chile, Oct 19-22, 2010. W B SAUNDERS CO LTD.

The Retroviral Envelope Protein Syncyin-1 Is Immunosuppressive and Has Hijacked the Exosomal Pathway in the Human Placenta

Tolosa, J. M., Schjenken, J. E., Clifton, V. L. and Smith, R. (2010). The Retroviral Envelope Protein Syncyin-1 Is Immunosuppressive and Has Hijacked the Exosomal Pathway in the Human Placenta. International-Federation-of-Placental-Associations Meeting 2010, Santiago Chile, Oct 19-22, 2010. W B SAUNDERS CO LTD.

Differential cytokine profiles in arterial and venous cord blood in preterm infants

Stark, M. J., Hodyl, N. A., Osei-Kumah, A. and Clifton, V. (2010). Differential cytokine profiles in arterial and venous cord blood in preterm infants. 11th International Congress of Reproductive Immunology, Palm Grove Australia, Aug 15-19, 2010. ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD. doi: 10.1016/j.jri.2010.06.122

Interleukin-1 signalling in cord blood from preterm neonates

Hodyl, N. A., Stark, M. J., Osei-Kumah, A. and Clifton, V. L. (2010). Interleukin-1 signalling in cord blood from preterm neonates. 11th International Congress of Reproductive Immunology, Palm Grove Australia, Aug 15-19, 2010. ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD. doi: 10.1016/j.jri.2010.06.121

Monocyte and T cell characterisation in pregnancies complicated by asthma

Osei-Kumah, A., Krumbiegel, D., Nicholson, I., Grose, R., Hodyl, N. A., Stark, M. J., Nath, P., Zola, H. and Clifton, V. (2010). Monocyte and T cell characterisation in pregnancies complicated by asthma. 11th International Congress of Reproductive Immunology, Palm Grove Australia, Aug 15-19, 2010. W B SAUNDERS CO LTD. doi: 10.1016/j.jri.2010.06.088

The endogenous retroviral envelope protein syncytin-1 inhibits the release of TNF alpha and IFN gamma in human blood cells

Schjenken, J. E., Tolosa, J. M., Clifton, V. L. and Smith, R. (2010). The endogenous retroviral envelope protein syncytin-1 inhibits the release of TNF alpha and IFN gamma in human blood cells. 11th International Congress of Reproductive Immunology, Palm Grove Australia, Aug 15-19, 2010. ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD. doi: 10.1016/j.jri.2010.06.127

The influence of fetal sex on the fetal-placental adaptation to stressors

Clifton, V. L. (2010). The influence of fetal sex on the fetal-placental adaptation to stressors. 11th International Congress of Reproductive Immunology, Palm Grove Australia, Aug 15-19, 2010. ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD. doi: 10.1016/j.jri.2010.06.008

Sex Specific Differences in Placental Micro RNA Expression in Pregnancies Complicated by Asthma

Osei-Kumah, Annette, Hodyl, Nicolette, Owens, Julie and Clifton, Vicki L. (2010). Sex Specific Differences in Placental Micro RNA Expression in Pregnancies Complicated by Asthma. 57th Annual Meeting of the Society-for-Gynecologic-Investigation, Orlando Fl, Mar 24-27, 2010. THOUSAND OAKS: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC.

The Effect of Inhaled Corticosteroids on Maternal and Fetal Systemic Function and Placental Activity in Women with Asthma.

Hodyl, Nicolette A., Smith, Roger, Bisits, Andrew T., Gibson, Peter G. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2010). The Effect of Inhaled Corticosteroids on Maternal and Fetal Systemic Function and Placental Activity in Women with Asthma.. 57th Annual Meeting of the Society-for-Gynecologic-Investigation, Orlando Fl, Mar 24-27, 2010. SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC.

The Effect of Cigarette Smoking on Asthma Control and Exacerbations in Pregnant Women

Murphy, V. E., Clifton, V. L. and Gibson, P. G. (2009). The Effect of Cigarette Smoking on Asthma Control and Exacerbations in Pregnant Women. NEW YORK: AMER THORACIC SOC.

Maternal asthma, whether grouped by glucocorticoid status or severity, is associated with impoverished fetoplacental vascular growth

Clifton, V. L., Jenkins, H., Parrott, E. H., Stanley, S., Todd, B. and Mayhew, T. M. (2007). Maternal asthma, whether grouped by glucocorticoid status or severity, is associated with impoverished fetoplacental vascular growth. 13th International-Federation-of-Placenta-Association Meeting, Kingston Canada, Aug 17-22, 2007. W B SAUNDERS CO LTD.

The effects of pre-eclampsia, asthma and fetal sex on maternal, fetal and neonatal characteristics

Clifton, V. L., Mayhew, T. M., Wright, I. M. R., Stark, M. and Giles, W. B. (2007). The effects of pre-eclampsia, asthma and fetal sex on maternal, fetal and neonatal characteristics. 13th International-Federation-of-Placenta-Association Meeting, Kingston Canada, Aug 17-22, 2007. W B SAUNDERS CO LTD.

Identification and characterisation of macrophages in placentae from pregnancies complicated by asthma.

Clifton, VL, Wyper, H, Scott, N and Osei-Kumah, A (2006). Identification and characterisation of macrophages in placentae from pregnancies complicated by asthma.. 53rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society-for-Gynecologic-Investigation, Toronto Canada, Mar 22-25, 2006. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.

Maternal and cord plasma cytokine profiles in pregnancies complicated by asthma.

Osei-Kumah, A, Ammit, A, Smith, R and Clifton, VL (2006). Maternal and cord plasma cytokine profiles in pregnancies complicated by asthma.. 53rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society-for-Gynecologic-Investigation, Toronto Canada, Mar 22-25, 2006. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.

Maternal microvascular response to corticotrophin releasing hormone (CRH) is altered by gestation, fetal gender and pre-eclampsia

Stark, MJ, Wright, IMR and Clifton, VL (2006). Maternal microvascular response to corticotrophin releasing hormone (CRH) is altered by gestation, fetal gender and pre-eclampsia. 53rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society-for-Gynecologic-Investigation, Toronto Canada, Mar 22-25, 2006. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.

Placental glucocorticoid receptor expression in pregnancies complicated by asthma.

Clifton, VL, Wyper, H, Smith, R, Johnson, R and Osei-Kumah, A (2006). Placental glucocorticoid receptor expression in pregnancies complicated by asthma.. 53rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society-for-Gynecologic-Investigation, Toronto Canada, Mar 22-25, 2006. NEW YORK: ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.

Sex specific differences in placental cytokine expression and their relationship to fetal glucocorticoid exposure.

Scott, NM, Wyper, HJ, Osei-Kumah, A, Smith, R, Murphy, VE and Clifton, VL (2006). Sex specific differences in placental cytokine expression and their relationship to fetal glucocorticoid exposure.. 53rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society-for-Gynecologic-Investigation, Toronto Canada, Mar 22-25, 2006. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.

Characterisation of microvascular function in very preterm infants in the first week of life

Wright, I. M. R., Clifton, V. L. and Stark, M. J. (2006). Characterisation of microvascular function in very preterm infants in the first week of life. 24th Conference of the European-Society-for-Microcirculation, Amsterdam Netherlands, Aug 30-Sep 02, 2006. KARGER.

Gender specific differences in response to changes in glucocorticoid concentration in the human fetus: Relationship to birthweight

Clifton, VL, Murphy, VE, Gibson, PG, Smith, R, Giles, WB and Scott, N (2005). Gender specific differences in response to changes in glucocorticoid concentration in the human fetus: Relationship to birthweight. 3rd International Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, Toronto Canada, Nov 16-19, 2005. INT PEDIATRIC RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.

Endogenous anti-oxidant production and pre-eclampsia

Vanderlelie, J, Clifton, VL, Gude, NM and Perkins, AV (2005). Endogenous anti-oxidant production and pre-eclampsia. W B SAUNDERS CO LTD.

Maternal asthma, glucocorticoid treatment and placental composition.

Mayhew, TM, Parrot, EH, Stanley, S, Delahunty, M and Clifton, VL (2005). Maternal asthma, glucocorticoid treatment and placental composition.. W B SAUNDERS CO LTD.

Glucocorticoid receptor mRNA transcript expression in the human placenta following normal term pregnancy.

Johnson, R, Rennie, N, Zakar, T, Clifton, V and Smith, R (2005). Glucocorticoid receptor mRNA transcript expression in the human placenta following normal term pregnancy.. 52nd Annual Meeting of the Society-for-Gynecologic-Investigation, Los Angeles Ca, Mar 23-26, 2005. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.

Feto-placental derived factors alter cytokine release and cell adhesion molecule expression in bronchial smooth muscle cells

Osei-Kumah, A, Smith, R, Ge, Q, Ammit, A and Clifton, V (2004). Feto-placental derived factors alter cytokine release and cell adhesion molecule expression in bronchial smooth muscle cells. Conference of the Placenta-Association-of-the-Americas/10th Meeting of the International-Federation-of-Placenta, Asilomar Ca, Sep 25-29, 2004. W B SAUNDERS CO LTD.

The role of corticotropin-releasing hormone in the microvascular physiology of pregnancy

Clifton, V, Dierkx, L, Read, M, Smith, R and Wright, I (2004). The role of corticotropin-releasing hormone in the microvascular physiology of pregnancy. Conference of the Placenta-Association-of-the-Americas/10th Meeting of the International-Federation-of-Placenta, Asilomar Ca, Sep 25-29, 2004. W B SAUNDERS CO LTD.

Gender specific mechanisms of human fetal cortisol metabolism and immunity.

Clifton, VL, Murphy, VE, Osei-Kumah, A, Giles, WB, Smith, R and Gibson, PG (2004). Gender specific mechanisms of human fetal cortisol metabolism and immunity.. 51st Annual Meeting of the Society-for-Gynecologic-Investigation, Houston Tx, Mar 24-27, 2004. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.

PGDH protein expression in the human chorion throughout gestation and at term and preterm labor: Relationship to messenger RNA levels.

Johnson, R, Mitchell, C, Clifton, V and Zakar, T (2004). PGDH protein expression in the human chorion throughout gestation and at term and preterm labor: Relationship to messenger RNA levels.. 51st Annual Meeting of the Society-for-Gynecologic-Investigation, Houston Tx, Mar 24-27, 2004. SLACK INC.

Glucocorticoid activity regulates glucocorticoid receptor isoform expression and downstream gene transcription in humans

Lockett, Jack , Saif, Zarqa, Nolan, Brendan J., Keshvari, Sahar, Cesana-Nigro, Nicole, Ewing, Adam, Inder, Warrick J. and Clifton, Vicki L. (2022). Glucocorticoid activity regulates glucocorticoid receptor isoform expression and downstream gene transcription in humans. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/ee0c38e

Preterm birth rates in a large tertiary Australian maternity centre during COVID-19 mitigation measures

Gallo, Linda A., Gallo, Tania F., Borg, Danielle J., Moritz, Karen M., Clifton, Vicki L. and Kumar, Sailesh (2020). Preterm birth rates in a large tertiary Australian maternity centre during COVID-19 mitigation measures.