Research in PICU

The Starship Paediatric Intensive Care Unit has a strong commitment to clinical research and an active research programme that aims to translate research outcomes into sustainable improvements in clinical practice.

The PICU research team is led by Dr Anusha Ganeshalingham - Principal Investigator, with the Research Co-ordinator - Claire Sherring, and Research Nurse - Liz Walker overseeing the day to day running of the research programme.

The research programme has a strong neurological, cardiac and long term outcomes focus. Current studies are following up children over several years to assess their cognitive development and function after admission to PICU.

In addition to these projects, PICU consultants, fellows and nursing staff have successfully completed several independent projects that have provided a strong foundation for the growth of clinical research within PICU.

Starship PICU is also an active member of the Australia and New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS) Paediatric Study Group (PSG). We have been the lead centre for an international randomised controlled trial, and collaborated on many other Australasian trials. Starship PICU is also involved in other multi-centre international collaborations. Claire is an executive committee member of the ANZICS Paediatric Intensive Research Co-ordinator Interest Group (PIRCIG) which provides study facilitation, professional support, education, and a professional network for all PICU research co-ordinators in New Zealand and Australia.

If you would like to know more about the PICU Research Programme you can contact:

Anusha Ganeshalingham, Clinical Director - Anushag@adhb.govt.nz
Claire Sherring, Research Co-ordinator - ClaireSh@adhb.govt.nz
Liz Walker - Lwalker@adhb.govt.nz
PICU Research Nurse - PICUResNurses@adhb.govt.nz