Neonatologie

The Research Unit for Neonatologist-performed Functional Imaging investigates how modern imaging and functional diagnostics can improve the postnatal stabilization and intensive care of newborn infants. The focus is on Neonatologist-performed Functional Imaging, enabling real-time assessment of dynamic processes such as lung, cardiac, and cerebral function. The aim is to develop and scientifically validate diagnostic approaches that support early clinical decision-making and contribute to safer, more individualized care for preterm and high-risk newborns.

Contact

Bernhard Schwaberger  
T: +43 316 385 30018

Forschung

Our focus

  • Development and application of innovative imaging techniques for real-time assessment of vital organ functions directly at the patient’s bedside.
  • Investigation of respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological adaptation processes in the first minutes and hours after birth using multimodal imaging.
  • Further development, standardization, and international validation of dynamic lung ultrasound techniques in newborns.
  • Use of functional imaging to support resuscitation, lung ventilation assessment, cardiorespiratory adaptation, and cerebral oxygenation.
  • Research on ultrasound-guided puncture techniques, position monitoring of central catheters, and participation in international guidelines.

 

Ziele

Our goals

  • Development, validation, and clinical implementation of innovative functional imaging techniques to make the care of premature and high-risk newborns more precise, safer, and more personalized.
  • Publication of high-quality research findings, active participation in global research networks, and involvement in multicenter studies to ensure the university’s sustained visibility and positioning in the field of translational neonatology research.
  • Systematic support for early-career researchers through early involvement in research projects, structured training, and the long-term development of neonatology research expertise.