January 28, 2003

Dr Fiona Stanley - Australian of the Year

Over the weekend, Dr Fiona Stanley, of Perth, WA, was named Australian of the Year for 2003. Many of you will have seen her name of research papers relating to maternal and child health, as she is an internationally recognised leader in this field. Her pioneering work in recognising the link between folic acid and neural tube defects and her research into the links between birth asphyxia and cerebral palsy are well-known. Dr Stanley showed that only 10% of cerebral palsy cases were caused by birth trauma, the majority having been caused by an event earlier in the pregnancy that affected the baby’s brain development, and perhaps made the birth more difficult as a result.

She has a passion for children and babies and is especially concerned about the plight of Aboriginal children, who often suffer from problems caused by poverty and poor living conditions. The Sydney Morning Herald reported that “she would use the ‘soapbox’ of her position [as Australian of the Year] to campaign to improve the life expectancy and health of children in disadvantaged and Aboriginal communities. ‘Get it right for them and their future is going to be better’ she said.” This is a sentiment that could equally be applied to all children - the best start in life, both prenatally and during the birth itself, will enable any baby to live a happier and healthier life.

It is wonderful to have such a champion for maternal and child health recognised in this way. Congratulations are very definitely in order!

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The Research of most scientists is truly amazing and fiona stanley is no exception! Fiona being Australian of the year was excellent showing that we scientists aren't just here to look at things we are here to prove and detect all the problems that no other human beings can

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