Graduate Research Degree Awarded - Cassidy Du Berry

Congratulations to Cassidy Du Berry - Graduate Research Degree Awarded 10th February 2025

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
Supervisors: Dr Liam Welsh, Prof Jeanie Ling Yoong Cheong, Dr Rheanna Molly Mainzer, Dr Tara Louise FitzGerald
Advisory Committee: Prof Jane Halliday, Prof Sarath Ranganathan

Thesis Title: Pulmonary function and physical activity in school-aged children born moderate-to-late preterm and their early-life associations

Thesis Summary: This thesis investigated the effect of moderate-to-late preterm birth (32 to 36 weeks' gestation) on lung function and physical activity in children at 9 years of age. Compared with term born controls, children born moderate-to-late preterm demonstrated small but significant reductions in lung function, specifically to parameters of expiratory airflow and gas diffusion. No differences in physical activity levels between those born moderate-to-late preterm and those born at term were observed.

Date awarded: 10th February 2025