Dr FABRICIO DA SILVA COSTA, MD, MSc, PhD, FRANZCOG, DDU, COGU,
Diploma in Fetal Medicine (FMF-London,UK)
Personnel address:
Professional address:
37 Evans Street
The Royal Women’s Hospital
Port Melbourne, 3207
20 Flemington Road
Victoria, Australia
Parkville, 3052
Tel. (03) 9636 3025 (home)
Victoria, Australia
0429 801 977 (mobile)
Tel. (03) 8345 2000
[email protected]
[email protected]
Personal Details:
Date of Birth: 8th October, 1971
Birth Place: Cruz Alta, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Wife: Vivian
Children: John and Lewis
Citizenship: Brazilian & Australian
CURRENT POSITIONS (AUSTRALIA)
Consultant Obstetrician / Sonologist, Pauline Gandel Imaging Centre and Perinatal
Medicine Department, Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Feb 2011current)
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Member of Ultrasound Services
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Member of Fetal Medicine Unit
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Member of Preterm Labour Clinic
Clinical Senior Lecturer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of
Melbourne, Melbourne-Victoria, Australia (May 2011 - current)
Research Clinician, Pregnancy Research Centre, Department of Perinatal Medicine,
Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Mar 2009 - current)
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Consultant Sonologist, Monash Ultrasound for Women (MUFW), Melbourne, Victoria,
Australia (Aug 2012 - current)
Board Member, Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM) Standards of
Practice Committee (Sep 2012 – current)
Board Member, Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM) Research and
Grants Committee (Sep 2012 – current)
Board Member, Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM) Diploma in
Diagnostic Ultrasound (DDU) Committee (Aug 2013 – current)
Board Director, Royal Australian New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
(RANZCOG) Research Foundation (Nov 2012 – current)
Board Member, Monash IVF Research Education Foundation (Dec 2012 – current)
Supervisor, Royal Australian New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
(RANZCOG) Specialist Training (Mar 2012 – current)
Assessor, Royal Australian New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
(RANZCOG) in-hospital clinical examination in ultrasound (Aug 2013 – current)
PREVIOUS POSITIONS (BRAZIL)
Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, State University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Brazil
(Nov 2005 – Feb 2009)
Consultant Sonologist / Fetal Medicine Unit (Jan 2006 – Feb 2009), Fortaleza General
Hospital (tertiary hospital with 3,000 deliveries per year), Fortaleza, Brazil
Director, Mater Imagem Ultrasound for Women (private practice), Fortaleza, Brazil (Feb
2007 – Feb 2009)
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REGISTRATION STATUS IN AUSTRALIA
Registered Medical Doctor (Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology), APHRA,
Medical Board of Australia, Registration Number MED 0001678710 (since October 2009).
Recognition of Specialist Medical Qualifications – Obstetrics and Gynaecology
(September 2010), Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and
Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) and Australian Medical Council (AMC). Fellowship elevation
on 15/11/2011.
Subspecialist
Medical
Qualifications
–
Certification
in
Obstetrical
and
Gynaecologycal Ultrasound – COGU (April 2012), Royal Australian and New Zealand
College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). COGU elevation on 5th August
2012.
Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound – DDU (July 2012), Australasian Society for
Ultrasond in Medicine (ASUM).
QUALIFICATIONS
MD (Jul 1989 – Jun 1994), Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul Medical School, Porto
Alegre, Brazil
Honours Student in Medical Genetics (Feb 1991 – Jul 1995), Federal University of Rio
Grande do Sul Medical School, Porto Alegre, Brazil
Internship (Jul 1994 – Jul 1995), Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre,
Brazil
Clinical and Research Trainee in Medical Genetics (Aug - Dec 1995), Hospital de
Clinicas, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul Medical School, Porto Alegre, Brazil
(Supervisor Prof. Lavínia Schuler-Faccini)
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Residency in Gynecology and Obstetrics (Feb 1996 - Jan 1999), Department of
Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São
Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil. National selective process based on MCQ tests, CV
analysis and interview.
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Comprehensive 3-year program covering all aspects of obstetrics and gynaecology
in a tertiary setting with 4000 deliveries a year; subspecialty rotations in
gynaecologic oncology, urogynaecology, infertility, infectious diseases, adolescent
medicine, breast diseases, high-risk obstetrics and fetal medicine
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Passed the examination (MCQ test and CV analyses) by the Brazilian Federation
of Gynecology and Obstetrics Societies, obtaining fellow status
Senior Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Feb 1999 - Dec 2000), Department of
Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São
Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil. National selection process by MCQ test, CV analysis
and interview
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1 year general training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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1 year training on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Additional activities
on birth centre, gynaecological surgery lists and on call rosters
Diploma in General Ultrasound – DDU equivalent (Oct 1999), Brazilian College of
Radiologists (CBR), São Paulo, Brazil
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Passed the theoretical and practical examination leading to certification in this
subspecialty
Diploma in Obstetrical and Gynaecological Ultrasound - DDU equivalent (Dez 1999),
Brazilian Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics Societies (FEBRASGO), Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil and Brazilian College of Radiologists (CBR), São Paulo, Brazil
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Passed the theoretical and practical examination leading to certification in this
subspecialty
Fellowship in Obstetrical and Gynaecological Ultrasound (Dec 1999 {pre-entry exam}
– Dec 2001), Brazilian Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics Societies (FEBRASGO),
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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•
Passed the theoretical and practical examination leading to certification in this
subspecialty
MSc (Oct 2000), Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo PostGraduation Program, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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Uterine artery Doppler velocimetry for the prediction of complications in low-risk
pregnancies
PhD (Jul 2001), Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo PostGraduation Program, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
•
Serum markers (alphafetoprotein, hCG, nitric oxide and atrial natriuretic peptide)
and uterine artery Doppler in the prediction of preeclampsia
Subspecialist in Fetal Medicine (Dec 2007), Brazilian Federation of Gynaecology and
Obstetrics Societies (FEBRASGO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
•
Passed the theoretical and practical examination leading to certification in this
subspecialty
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in O&G Ultrasound and Maternal-Fetal Medicine
(March - Oct 2009), Department of Perinatal Medicine, Royal Women’s Hospital,
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Clinical Fellowship in O&G Ultrasound and Maternal-Fetal Medicine (Oct 2009 – Feb
2010), Department of Perinatal Medicine, Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria,
Australia
Clinical Fellowship in Obstetrical and Gynaecological Ultrasound (Feb 2010 – Feb
2011), Pauline Gandel Imaging Centre, Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria,
Australia
Visiting Fellow in Fetal Medicine (May-Jun 2010), St. George’s Hospital (Prof Basky
Thilaganathan) and King’s College Hospital (Prof Kypros Nicolaides), London, UK
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Visiting Professor in Maternal-Fetal Medicine (Feb 2012), Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology, University of Western Ontario (roster A/Prof Lau Lopes), London-Ontario,
Canada
Diploma In Fetal Medicine (Feb 2014), Fetal Medicine Foundation (Prof Kypros
Nicolaides), London, UK
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Candidates will be expected to acquire a high standard of competence in the
clinical
management
of
high-risk
pregnancies;
ultrasound
diagnosis
and
management of fetal anatomical and functional abnormalities; Doppler assessment
of the uterine and fetal circulations; amniocentesis, chorion villus sampling and
cordocentesis, recognized by the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) International
Educational Committee
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN BRAZIL
Senior Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Feb 1999 - Dec 2000), Hospital das
Clínicas (University Hospital – Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of
Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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Delivery room roster, high-risk obstetrics clinic, ultrasound in obstetrics and
gynaecology, Doppler ultrasound
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (Feb 1999 – Dec 2000) Maternity Mater (Department of
Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São
Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil)
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Public service part-time after-hours clinic dealing with basic and medium
complexity cases in obstetrics
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (Feb 1999 - Dec 2000) Maternity Sinhá Junqueira
(Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil)
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Private service part-time after-hours clinic dealing with basic, medium and high
complexity cases in obstetrics and gynaecology
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Sonologist – Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Internal Medicine (Jan
2002
-
Jan
2007),
Boghos
Boyadjian
–
Radiology
Clinic,
Fortaleza,
Brazil.
www.clinicaboghos.com.br
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Private practice offering ultrasound in obstetrics/gynaecology, general ultrasound,
3D/4D ultrasound, Doppler and invasive procedures
Associate Professor – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ultrasound and Public Health
(Nov 2005 – Feb 2009), State University of Ceara – UECE, Fortaleza, Brazil
Consultant Sonologist / Fetal Medicine Unit (Jan 2006 – Feb 2009), Fortaleza General
Hospital (tertiary hospital with 3,000 deliveries per year), Fortaleza, Brazil
Sonologist and Director – Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Internal
Medicine (Feb 2007 – Feb 2009), Mater Imagem – Ultrasound for Women, Fortaleza,
Brazil. www.materimagem.com.br
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Private practice offering ultrasound in obstetrics/gynaecology, general ultrasound,
Doppler and invasive procedures
Director – Health Education Institute (Feb 2007 – Feb 2008), Ultrasound Training
Center, Fortaleza, Brazil. www.iesimagem.com.br
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALIA
Postdoctoral Research / Clinical Fellow in Ob&Gyn Ultrasound and Maternal-Fetal
Medicine, Department of Perinatal Medicine, Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne,
Victoria, Australia (March 2009 - Feb 2010)
Clinical Fellow in Obstetrical and Gynaecological Ultrasound, Ultrasound Department,
Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Feb 2010 - Feb 2011)
Consultant, Pauline Gandel Imaging Centre and Perinatal Medicine Department, Royal
Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Feb 2011- current)
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Consultant Sonologist, Women’s Ultrasound Melbourne (private practice), Melbourne,
Victoria, Australia (May 2011- Jul 2012)
Clinical Senior Lecturer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of
Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (May 2011- current)
Consultant Sonologist, Monash Ultrasound for Women (MUFW), Melbourne, Victoria,
Australia (Aug 2012 - current)
PUBLICATIONS
International Publications (English)
1. “Preliminary Report on the First Brazilian Teratogen Information Service (SIAT)”.
Schuler, L; Sanseverino, MT; Clavijo, HÁ; Prolla-Ashton, P; Boianowsky, K; Pecis, F;
Costa, FS; Tatto, E.e cols. Brazilian Jounal of Genetics, Vol. 16-No. 4:1085-1095, 1993.
2. “Optic Nerve Coloboma in Down Syndrome”. Souza, CFM; Berbigier, GA; Costa,
FS; Ruschel, SP; Silva T; Schüler, L. Clinical Dismorfology, Vol.4:176-177, 1995.
3. “Pregnancy Outcome After Exposure to Misoprostol in Brazil: A Prospective
Controlled Study”. Schüler, L; Pastuszak, A; Sanseverino, MTV; Orioli, IM; Brunoni, D;
Ashton-Prolla, P; Costa, FS; Giugliani, R; Koren, G. Reproductive Toxicology, Vol. 13:
147-151, 1999.
4. “Ultrasound Evaluation of Placentation in Twin Pregnancies”. Berezowski, AT;
Costa, FS; Machado, JC; Cunha, SP. Proceedings Division, 4º World Congress of
Perinatal Medicine, pp. 351-53, 1999.
5. “Effects of Raloxifene on Endometrial Thickness and Doppler-derived Parameters
of Uterine Perfusion in Postmenopausal Women”. Azevedo, GD; Prado, MFM; Costa,
FS; Silva, E; Ribeiro, TF; Berezowski, AT; Ferriani, RA; Silva de Sá, MF. Recent Research
in Gynaecological Endocrinology, The Proceedings of the 8th World Congress of
Gynaecological Endocrinology, pp.197-200, 2001.
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6. “The Macrophages in the Placenta During Labor”. Alves JA, Camara LM, Costa FS,
Rocha RS, Araujo, MN. Braz J Obstet Gynecol, Vol. 31: 90-3, 2009.
7. “Transcultural adaptation of the pregnancy physical activity questionnaire PPAQ
to portuguese: a toll for evaluation of physical activity in pregnancy”. Silva FT,
Costa FS. The FIEP Bulletin, v. 79, p. 318-322, 2009.
8. “Evaluation of the teratogenic risks in gestations exposed to misoprostol in
Fortaleza-Ceará”. Opaleye ES, Coelho, HL, Schuler-Faccini L, Almeida PC, Santos EC,
Costa LJS, Ribeiro AJ, Costa FS. Braz J Obstet Gynecol, Vol. 32: 19-35, 2010.
9. “Diagnosis of diaphragmatic hernia with associated congenital lung lesions:
contribution of fetal MRI”. Costa FS, Kaganov H, O’Mahony E, Ng J, Fink M, PalmaDias R. Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy, 29:111-115, 2011.
10. “Term angular pregnancy: successful expectant management”. J Alves, N Alves,
CA Alencar Junior, FEF Feitosa, Costa FS. J Obstet Gynaecol Res, 37: 641-644, 2011).
11. “Ultrasound on adnexial masses: investigation and images aspects”. Neto FA,
Palma-Dias R, Costa FS. Radiologia Brasileira, 44(1): 59-67, 2011. Most accessed
paper of the jornal history (57,051 accesses to date).
12. “Magnesium sulphate for fetal neuroprotection”. Costa FS, Lopes L, Brennecke S.
Braz J Obstet Gynecol, 33(6): 265-270, 2011.
13. “Early prediction of pre-eclampsia”. Costa FS, Murthi P, Keogh R, Woodrow N.
Braz J Obstet Gynecol, 33(11): 367-375, 2011.
14. “The role of homeobox genes in the development of placental insufficiency”.
(Invited review). Murthi P, Kalionis B, Rajaraman G, Keogh RJ, Da Silva Costa F. Fetal
Diagnosis and Therapy, 32(4): 225-30, 2012.
15. “Prevention of pre-eclampsia”. Sammya Bezerra Maia e Holanda Moura, Laudelino
Marques Lopes, Padma Murthi, and Fabricio Costa. Journal of Pregnancy. 2012; 435090.
16. ”Ethical considerations when offering non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)”.
(Invited editorial). Melody Menezes, Simon Meagher, Fabricio da Silva Costa. Braz J
Obstet Gynecol, 35(5):195-8, 2013 .
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17. ”New directions in the prediction of pre-eclampsia”. S Kane, F Da Silva Costa,
SP Brennecke. ANZJOG, 2013 (epub ahead to print).
18. ”Reference range of uterine artery Doppler in the first trimester (11-14 weeks) of
pregnancy for the brazilian population”. Júlio Augusto Gurgel Alves, Bruna Yang da
Costa Silva, Paulo Cesar Praciano de Sousa, Sammya Bezerra Maia, Fabrício da Silva
Costa. Braz J Obstet Gynaecol, 35(8): 357-62, 2013.
19. “Reference range of maternal ophthalmic artery Doppler parameters in the first
trimester of pregnancy”. Gurgel JA, Praciano PC, Maia SB, Kane S, Da Silva Costa, F.
Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, 2013 (epub ahead to print).
20. ”Recent developments in early pregnancy screening: are we getting closer to
the holy grail?” S Kane, F Da Silva Costa, SP Brennecke. Medical Journal of Australia,
2013 (DOI 10.5694/mja13.10955, in press).
21. “Consumption of medications, alcohol and smoking in pregnancy and
assessment of teratogenic risks”. Rocha RS, Bezerra SC, Lima JWO, Costa FS. Rev
Gaúcha Enferm. 2013;34(2):37-45.
22.
“Contemporary
clinical
management
of
the
cerebral
complications
of
preeclampsia”. Stefan C. Kane, Alicia Dennis, Fabricio da Silva Costa, Louise
Kornman, Shaun Brennecke. Obstetrics and Gynecology International, Volume 2013,
Article ID 985606, 10 pages, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/985606.
23. “First trimester maternal ophthalmic artery Doppler analysis for prediction of
pre-eclampsia”. Gurgel JA, Praciano PC, Maia SB, Kane S, Da Silva Costa, F.
Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2014 (epub ahead to print).
24. "First trimester biomarkers in the prediction of later pregnancy complications".
Stefan Charles Kane, Fabricio da Silva Costa, Shaun Brennecke. BioMed Research
International, 2014 (accepted).
25. “Maternal risk factors associated with the necessity of neonatal intensive care
unit”. Costa AL, Araujo E Júnior, Lima JW, Costa FD. Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet. 2014
Jan;36(1):29-34.
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Submitted papers
1. “Trans-Pacific tele-ultrasound image transmission of fetal central nervous system
structures”. Prenatal Diagnosis, 2014.
2. “Brachial artery flow mediated dilation in the first trimester to predict the
occurrence of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy”. Fetal Diagnosis and
Therapy, 2014.
3. “Factors associated with spontaneous preterm birth risk assessed by
transvaginal ultrasound following cervical cerclage”. Journal of Maternal-Fetal &
Neonatal Medicine, 2014.
4. “Risk factors for cerebral palsy in premature infants identified during the pre and
perinatal periods: a case-control study”. Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal
Medicine, 2014.
5. “Flow-mediated dilation of brachial artery and endothelial dysfunction in pregnant
women with preeclampsia: a case control study”. Hypertension in Pregnancy, 2014.
6. “Is single umbilical artery a hard marker for congenital heart disease and adverse
perinatal outcome?” Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2014.
7. “Tele-ultrasound in the clinical setting”. Journal of Digital Imaging, 2014.
8. “Reference ranges and validation for the volumes of fetal cardiac ventricular
walls by three-dimensional ultrasound using spatiotemporal image correlation and
virtual organ computer-aided analysis”. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology,
2014.
9. “Preimplantation Genetic Screening or Diagnosis: What obstetricians should
know”. Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet, 2014.
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Publications in Brazil (Portuguese)
1. “Automedication in Pregnancy”. Ashton, PW; Costa, FS; Pecis, F; Tatto, R; Schüler,
L. Revista de Medicina da ATM 92/1 (Faculdade de Medicina da UFRGS), Vol. 1:33-37,
1992.
2. “Teratogenic Information System: Maternal Infections”. Costa, FS; Pecis, F;
Ashton, P; Sanseverino, MT; Schüler, L. Revista da Associação Médica do Rio Grande do
Sul, Vol. 37-No. 1:58-60, 1993.
3. “Syndromic Patient: How to Identify One”. Ruschel, SP; Schwartz, IVD; Souza,
CFM; Costa, FS; Schüler, L. Revista de Medicina da ATM 94/1 (Faculdade de Medicina
da UFRGS), Vol. 38:122-129, 1994.
4. “Teaching Genetics in Medicine: How Students Perceive Clinical Genetics”.
Souza, CFM; Schwartz, IVD; Ruschel, SP; Puga, AC; Reis, AM; Costa, FS; Dias, RP;
Flores, RZ; Schüler, L. Revista Brasileira de Educação Médica, Vol. 20: 33-40, 1996.
5. “Fetal Medicine: Prenatal Diagnosis”. Palma-Dias, RS; Costa, FS; Doederlein, IVS;
Sanseverino, MT; Magalhães, JAA. Revista da Associação Médica do Rio Grande do Sul,
Vol. 40-No. 1:28-35, 1996.
6.
“Ultrasonographic
Measurement
of
Fetal
Nuchal
Translucency
as
a
Chromosomopathy Marker”. Palma-Dias, RS; Costa, FS; Schwatz, IVD; Magalhães,
JAZ. Revista de Medicina da ATM96/1 (Faculdade de Medicina da UFRGS), Vol. 41: 13135, 1996.
7. “The Coagulation System in Normal Pregnancy”. Feitosa e Castro, RM; Costa, FS;
Navaro, PAS; Matthes, ACS; Cunha, SP. Revista Femina, Vol. 28 (1): 29-32, 2000.
8. “Dopplervelocimetric Analysis of the Uterine Arteries in Primigravida Women”
(abstract). Costa, FS. Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, Vol. 23 (7): 469,
2001.
9. “Doppler of the Uterine Arteries in the Prediction of Pregnancy Complications”.
Costa, FS; Cunha, SP; Berezowski, AT; Marcolin, AC; Azevedo, GD. Revista Femina, Vol.
29 (8): 513-16, 2001.
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10.
“Local
Factors
Involved
in
the
Etiopathogenesis
of
Postmenopausal
Osteoporosis”. Navarro, PAAS: Gomes FM; Azevedo, GD; Costa, FS; Ferriani, RA;
Ianneta, O. Revista Reprodução e Climatério, Vol. 16: 167-72, 2001.
11. “Comparison of serum dosages of alpha fetoprotein, human chorionic
gonadotropin, atrial natriuretic peptide and nitric oxide with Doppler of the uterine
arteries in the prediction of pregnancy complications”(abstract). Costa, FS. Revista
Brasileira Ginecololgia e Obstetrícia, vol.24 (7): 491-491, 2002.
12. "Gemellary Pregnancy with Fetal Death of One of the Twins: Neurological
Evaluation of the Surviving Twins”. Funayama, CAR; Novaes, DA; Costa FS; Cavalli,
RC; Duarte, G; Cunha, SP. Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, Vol. 24 (2):
107-12, 2002.
13. “Dopplervelocimetric of the uterine arteries in the prediction of complications in
low risk pregnancies”. Costa, FS, Cunha, SP and Berezowsky, AT. Revista Brasileira de
Ginecologia e Obstetetrícia, vol.27 (6): 323-330, 2005.
14. “Prospective evaluation of the amniotic liquid index in normal and complicated
pregnancies”. Costa, FS, Cunha, SP and Berezowski, AT. Radiologia Brasileira, vol.38
(5): 337-341, 2005.
15. “Evaluation of some serum markers for prediction of preeclampsia”. Costa, FS;
Cunha, SP; Feitosa, HN; Eleutério, FJC; Oliveira, OP. Femina, vol. 33 (10): 773-776, 2005
16. “Which is the best period to perform uterine Doppler in the prediction of
pregnancy complications”. Costa, FS, Cunha, SP and Berezowski, AT. Radiologia
Brasileira, vol.39 (2): 97-102, 2006.
17. “Maternal feelings and emotions on experience in kangaroo mother method”.
Sá, FE, Costa, FS, Pereira, MLD; Dantas, MA; Feitosa, HN; Eleutério, FJC. Femina, vol.
34 (2): 135-140, 2006
18. “Nitric oxide and atrial natriuretic peptide in the prediction of pregnancy
complications”. Costa FS, . Cunha SP, Reis FC, Antunes-Rodrigues J, Rocha RS.
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, vol.29 (1): 41-47, 2007.
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19. “Teratology information services in Brazil and in the world”. Rocha, RS; Costa,
FS; Feitosa, HN; Eleutério, FJC; Moreira, JLC; Guimarães JA; Schüler-Faccini, L;
Sanseverino, MT. Femina, vol. 35, p. 309-315, 2007.
20. “Doppler and maternal serum screening in the prediction of pregnancy
complications” Costa FS, . Cunha SP, Reis FC, Berezowski AT, Antunes-Rodrigues J,
Rocha RS. Radiologia Brasileira, vol.40 (1): 7-12, 2008.
21. “Alcohol in pregnancy”. Costa LJS, Santos EC, Carvalho ACA, Pereira ES, Costa,
FS. Femina, v. 36, p. 699-702, 2008.
22. “The use of psychoactive drugs in pregnancy”. Carvalho ACA, Santos EC, Costa
LJS, Santos EC, Costa JLS, Pereira ES, Guimarães JA, Costa, FS. Femina, v. 37, p. 331338, 2009.
23. “Prediction of preeclampsia using uterine artery Doppler during the first
trimester of pregnancy”. Alves JA, Rocha RS, Costa FS. Femina, v. 37, p. 563-568,
2009.
24. “Postpartum depression: evidence-based treatment”. Ibiapina F, Alves JA,
Busgaib R, Costa FS. Femina, v. 38, p. 161-165, 2010.
25. “Threatened miscarriage: evidence-based management”. Alves JA, Ibiapina F,
Busgaib R, Costa FS. Femina, v. 38, p. 111-115, 2010.
26. ”Hypothenar hammer syndrome: case report and literature review”. Rev Bras
Ortop. 48(1):104-107, 2013.
Book Chapters
1. CUNHA, S. P. ; COSTA, F. S. ; DUARTE, G. “Specific Hypertensive Disease in
Pregnancy”. In: Antônio Guariento; João Alberto Vilar Mamede. (Org.). Medicina
Materno-Fetal. 1 ed. São Paulo, 2001, v. 1, p. 713-722.
2. CUNHA, S. P. ; COSTA, F. S. ; DUARTE, G. “Pelviperitonitis”. In: Andy Petroianu.
(Org.). Urgências Clínicas e Cirúrgicas. 1 ed. Rio de Janeiro, 2001, v. 1, p. 1272-1279.
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3.
COSTA, F. S.; PALMA-DIAS, R.S. “Ultrasound Markers of Aneuploidy in the
Second and Third trimester of Pregnancy”. In: Ayrton Roberto Pastore; Giovanni Guido
Cerri. Ultra-Sonografia em Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2 ed. São Paulo, 2010, p. 310-317.
4. COSTA, F. S.; PALMA-DIAS, R.S. “Fetal Facial and Neck Malformations”. In: Ayrton
Roberto Pastore; Giovanni Guido Cerri. Ultra-Sonografia em Ginecologia e Obstetrícia.
2nd ed. São Paulo, 2010, p. 432-441.
5. COSTA, F.S. “Manual of Perinatology”. Brazilian Federation of Gynecology and
Obstetrics Societies (FEBRASGO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2010.
6. ALVES, J.A.G; COSTA, F.S.; PEREIRA, E.S. “Antimicrobial Use in pregnancy”. In:
Programa
de
Atualização
em
Ginecologia
e
Obstetrícia
(PROAGO).
Artmed/Panamericana Editora, 2011.
CONFERENCE ORAL PRESENTATIONS
1. “Preliminary Report from a Brazilian Teratogen Information System”, Perinatal 92
(Havana-Cuba)
2. “Ultrasound Evaluation of placentation in Twin Pregnancies”, World Congress of
Perinatal Medicine, 1996 (Buenos Aires-Argentina)
3. “Prenatal Diagnosis of Prune-Belly Syndrome with the Aid of Amnioinfusion”, 9th
World Congress of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1999 (Buenos AiresArgentina). Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 14 (Suppl 1): 102, 1999.
4. “Ultrasonographic Criteria for the Differential Diagnosis Between Benign (B) and
Malignant (M) Forms of Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD)”, 9th World
Congress Of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1999 (Buenos Aires-Argentina).
Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 14 (Suppl 1): 144, 1999.
5. “Accuracy of Ultrasonography for the Differential Diagnosis of Benign and
Malignant Forms of Gestational Trophoblastic Disease”, 9th World Congress Of
Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1999 (Buenos Aires-Argentina). Ultrasound in
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 14 (Suppl 1): 143, 1999.
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6. “Mole Pregnancy Inhabited by a Triploid Fetus”, 9th World Congress of Ultrasound in
Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1999 (Buenos Aires-Argentina). Ultrasound in Obstetrics and
Gynecology, Vol. 14 (Suppl 1): 143, 1999.
7. “Doppler Study of the Uterine and Ovarian Stroma Arteries in Patients with
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome”, 9th World Congress of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and
Gynecology, 1999 (Buenos Aires-Argentina). Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Vol 14 (Suppl 1): 136, 1999.
8. “Use Of Digital Color Doppler as na Auxiliary Method in the Study of the
Modifications of Perifollicular Blood Flow During Assisted Fertilization”, 9th World
Congress of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1999 (Buenos Aires- Argentina).
Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol 14 (Suppl 1): 135, 1999.
9. “Contribution of Transvaginal Ultrasonography to the conduct of Gynecologists
in the Presence of an Adnexal Mass (or the Problem of Functional Cysts)”, 9th World
Congress of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1999 (Buenos Aires-Argentina).
Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 14 (Suppl 1): 131, 1999.
10. “Ultrasonography in the Differential Diagnosis of Pelvic Masses”, 9th Congress of
Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1999 (Buenos Aires-Argentina). Ultrasound in
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 14 (Suppl 1): 130, 1999.
11. “Postpartum Thrombosis of the Inferior Vena Cava and Marked Increase in
Ovarian Volume (Simulating Hyperstimulation)”, 9th Congress of Ultrasound in
Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1999 (Buenos Aires-Argentina). Ultrasound in Obstetrics and
Gynecology, Vol. 14 (Suppl 1): 121, 1999.
13. “Prenatal Diagnosis of Malformations of the Fetal Gastrointestinal System and
Abdominal Wall”, XVI International Congress Fetus as a Patient, 2000 (Rome-Italy).
Prenatal and Neonatal Medicine, Vol. 5 (Suppl 1): 37, 2000.
14. “Prune Belly Syndrome: Prenatal Diagnosis with Attempt at the Construction of
a Bladder Amniotic Shunt”, XVI International Congress Fetus as a Patient, 2000 (RomeItaly).
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15. “Morphologic Obstetric Ultrasound: Indications and Diagnostic of Examinations
Performed in a Reference Hospital”, XVI International Congress Fetus as a Patient,
2000 (Rome-Italy). Prenatal and Neonatal Medicine, Vol. 5 (Suppl 1):50, 2000.
16. “Neonatal Surgical Treatment of Malformed Infants with a Prenatal Ultrasound
Diagnosis”, XVI International Congress Fetus as a Patient, 2000 (Rome-Italy). Prenatal
and Neonatal Medicine, Vol. 5 (Suppl 1): 81, 2000.
17. “Comparison Between Intrauterine Ultrasonographic Diagnostic of Fetal
Abnormalities and Postnatal Evaluation of Newborns”, XVI International Congress
Fetus as a Patient, 2000 (Rome-Italy). Prenatal and Neonatal Medicine, Vol. 5 (Suppl 1):
95, 2000.
18. “Neural Tube Opening Defects (NTOD) and Central Nervous System (CNS) –
Diagnosis at the Ultrasound Fetal Morphology”, XVI International Congress Fetus as a
Patient, 2000 (Rome-Italy). Prenatal and Neonatal Medicine, Vol. 5 (Suppl 1): 49, 2000.
19. “Fetal Echocardiography: Initial Experience with Diagnosis and Management of
Fetal Cardiac Diseases”, XVI International Congress Fetus as a Patient, 2000 (RomeItaly). Prenatal and Neonatal Medicine, Vol. 5 (Suppl 1): 81, 2000.
20. “Cardiac Rhabdomyoma – A Prenatal Diagnosis”, XVI Word Congress of
Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO 2000 – Washington-USA)
21. “Non-Obstructive Dilatations of Fetal Urinary – Tract and Bowel. A Case Report”,
XVI Word Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO 2000 – Washington-USA)
22. “Prospective Study of Umbilical Arteries in Normal Pregnants”, XVI Word
Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO 2000 – Washington-USA)
23. “Doppler Velocimetric Evaluation of Renal Arteries in Normal Pregnant Women –
A Prospective Study”, XVI Word Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO 2000 –
Washington-USA)
24. “Comparison Between Intra-Uterine Ultrasonographic Diagnostics of Fetal
Abnormalities and Post-Natal Evaluation of Newborns”, XVI Word Congress of
Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO 2000 – Washington-USA)
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25. “Effect of Nifedipine on the Motility of the Human Umbilical. Artery in Vitro”, XVI
World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO 2000 – Washington-USA)
26. “Study of the Physiology of Micturition After Abdominal Hysterectomy by
Transperineal and Urodynamic Ultrasonography”, XVI World Congress of Gynecology
and Obstetrics (FIGO 2000 – Washington-USA)
27. “Uterine Artery Doppler and Serum Markers for the Prediction of preeclampsia”,
16th Congress of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2006 (London-UK). Ultrasound
in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 28 (Suppl 4): 569, 2006.
28. “Physical Activity Level in Pregnant Women in Fortaleza”. World Congress of
Physical Education, 2008 (Foz do Iguacu-Brazil)
29. “Isolated Mild Ventriculomegaly: Additional findings on fetal MRI (oral
communication)”. 8th Congress in Fetal Medicine, 2009 (Slovenia)
30. “Perinatal Outcomes of Fetal Echogenic Lung Lesions: an Australian
Perspective”. 19th World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2009
(Hamburg-Germany). Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 34 (Suppl 1): 23,
2009.
31. “Is single umbilical artery (SUA) a hard marker for congenital heart defects?” 5th
Asia-Pacific Congress in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 2009 (Hong Kong)
32. “Antenatal findings, prognostic factors and short-term perinatal outcomes of
fetal echogenic lung lesions”. Australian Association of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Ultrasonologists Meeting, 2010 (Torquay-VIC, Australia).
33. “Correletion between uterine and ophthalmic artery Doppler and flow-mediated
dilatation on the brachial artery on the first trimester of pregnancy: a
methodological study”. 9th World Congress in Fetal Medicine, 2010 (Rhodes, Greece)
34. “Fetal MRI in the diagnosis of congenital lung lesions associated with
diaphragmatic hernia”. ESPR 2010 (Bordeaux, France)
35. “Maternal endothelial dysfunction is not a predictor of pre-eclampsia in the first
trimester of pregnancy”. 10th World Congress in Fetal Medicine, 2011 (Malta)
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36. “Normal reference range of maternal ophthalmic artery Doppler during the first
trimester (11-14 weeks) of pregnancy”. 21st World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics
and Gynecology, 2011 (Los Angeles-USA). Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol.
38 (Suppl 1), 2011.
37. “Single umbilical artery: is it a risk factor in multiple pregnancies?” 21st World
Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2011 (Los Angeles-USA).
Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 38 (Suppl 1), 2011.
38. “Maternal ophthalmic artery Doppler: novel parameter to predict early-onset preeclampsia in the first trimester of pregnancy”. 21st World Congress on Ultrasound in
Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2011 (Los Angeles-USA). Ultrasound in Obstetrics and
Gynecology, Vol. 38 (Suppl 1), 2011. Best Short oral presentation Award.
39. ”Prediction of pre-eclampsia during the first trimester using a multi-paramater
model”. 22st World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2012
(Copenhagen, Denmark).
40. ”First trimester prediction of pre-eclampsia by maternal brachial artery flowmediated dilatation”. 22st World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology,
2012 (Copenhagen, Denmark).
41. ”Triple vascular test for prediction of pre-eclampsia”. 22st World Congress on
Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2012 (Copenhagen, Denmark).
42. ”Brachial artery flow-mediated dilatation as a predictor of pre-eclampsia in the
first trimester of pregnancy”. XVIII International Society for the Study of Hypertension in
Pregnancy (ISSHP) World Congress, 2012 (Geneva, Switzerland).
43. ”First trimester multi-parameter prediction of pre-eclampsia”. XVIII International
Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy (ISSHP) World Congress, 2012
(Geneva, Switzerland).
44. ”First trimester triple vascular test for pre-eclampsia prediction”. XVIII
International Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy (ISSHP) World Congress,
2012 (Geneva, Switzerland).
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45. ”Low-dose aspirin improves trophoblastic function in early-onset preeclampsia”. 23rd World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2013
(Sydney, Australia).
46. ”Brachial artery flow-mediated dilatation as a predictor of pre-eclampsia in the
second trimester of pregnancy. 23rd World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and
Gynecology, 2013 (Sydney, Australia).
47. ”Maternal renal interlobar vein Doppler is not a first trimester predictor of preeclampsia: preliminary data”. 23rd World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and
Gynecology, 2013 (Sydney, Australia).
48. ”Tele-ultrasound in obstetrics and gynaecology: implementation and clinical
application of a low-cost and easy-to-use platform”.
23rd World Congress on
Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2013 (Sydney, Australia).
INVITED SPEAKER
Lecturer in National Ultrasound, Fetal Medicine and O&G in multiple conferences in
Brazil (2005-2009).
1. XVII International Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy World
Congress, October 2010 (Melbourne, Australia). Session-chair.
2. Australasian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM) Conference 2011,
November 2011 (Melbourne, Australia). Conference: Third trimester obstetrical Doppler
technique.
3. First Trimester Screening: Annual Australasian Update 2011, November 2011
(Melbourne, Australia). Conference: Ophthalmic artery Doppler for the prediction of preeclampsia.
4. Visiting Professor, February 2012 (London, ON, Canada). Department of Obstetrics
and Gynaecology, University of Western Ontario. Conference: Prediction of pre-eclampsia.
Research collaboration meetings with MFM staff.
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5. Brazilian Congress of Ultrasound, October 2012 (Sao Paulo, Brazil). Conferences:
Prediction of pre-eclampsia and Fetal thoracic malformations.
6. Cetrus, Ultrasound Training Centre, October 2012 (Sao Paulo, Brazil). Conference:
Prediction of pre-eclampsia.
7. Maternity Vila Nova Cachoeirinha, Paulista School of Medicine (Prof Nelson
Sass), October 2012 (Sao Paulo, Brazil). Conference: First trimester prediction of preeclampsia.
8. Australia and New Zealand Placental Research Association Satellite, August 2012
(Gold Coast, Queensland). Conference: Prediction of pre-eclampsia
9. First trimester Workshop 2013, March 2013 (Melbourne, Australia). Conference:
Prevention of pre-eclampsia.
10. Brazilian College of Radiology Regional Conference, June 2013 (Fortaleza, Brasil).
Conferences: NIPT; First trimester screening for Down syndrome, Prediction of preeclampsia; Fetal thoracic malformations; Fetal face and neck malformations; US for
adnexal masses.
11. Advances in prenatal screening, August 2013 (Melbourne, Australia). Conference:
Can we prevent pre-eclampsia?
12. 23rd World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, October 2013
(Sydney, Australia). Conference: Resetting the standards of screening: Changing risk cutoffs to improve screening performance.
13. The Asia Pacific Congress on Building Consensus out of Controversies in
Maternal and Fetal Medicine (BCMFM), November 2013 (Shanghai, China). Conference:
Recent advances in prediction of preeclampsia.
14. Advances In Fetal Medicine Course 2013 (organized by Prof Kypros Nicolaides,
FMF), December 2013 (London, UK). Conference: Effects of aspirin on trophoblastic
function.
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15. Australian Sonographers Association Victoria Branch Meeting, February 2014
(Melbourne, Australia). Conference: Update in first trimester prediction of pre-eclampsia.
16. 19th World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility
(COGI), February 2014 (Macau, China). Conference: Low-dose aspirin improved
trophoblastic function in early-onset pre-eclampsia.
17. IV International Perinatology Symposium, May 2014 (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil).
18. Brazilian Congress of Radiology (CBR), October 2014 (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil).
19. 8th International DIP Symposium on Diabetes, Hypertension, Metabolic
Syndrome & Pregnancy, April 2015 (Berlin, Germany).
MEMBER OF THE EDITORIAL BOARD
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Brazilian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2012
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Australasian Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, 2012
MANUSCRIPT REVIEWER
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Brazilian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, since 2009
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Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy, since 2010
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Clinical Anatomy, since 2010
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The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, since 2011
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Australasian Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, since 2012
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Systems Biology in Reproductive Medicine, since 2012
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Journal of Perinatal Medicine, since 2013
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Reproductive Sciences, since 2013
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International Journal of Reproductive Medicine, since 2013
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Australian New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ANZJOG), since
2013
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British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, since 2013
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Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG), since 2014
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BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, since 2014
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Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, since 2014
CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS
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“Multiple serum markers and mid-trimester uterine artery Doppler in the prediction
of pre-eclampsia”. Principal investigator. In collaboration with University of Western
Ontario (Canada). Collecting data. Supported by a research agreement with PerkinElmer
(Finland) and a grant from ASUM.
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“Multiple serum markers and first trimester uterine artery Doppler in the prediction
of pre-eclampsia”. Principal investigator. In collaboration with University of Sydney (Prof
Jon Hyett) and Princes Henry Reserach Institute (A/Prof Guiying Nie). Collecting data.
Supported by a research agreement with PerkinElmer (Finland) and a grant from ASUM.
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“Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) in assisted reproduction treatment (ART)
population”. Principal investigator. In collaboration with Monash Ultrasound for Women.
Supported by a research agreement with Ariosa (USA).
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“First trimester novel Doppler parameters to predict pre-eclampsia”. Principal
investigator. In collaboration with State University of Ceara (Brazil). Supported by a grant
from Brazilian Research Council (CNPq). Collecting data.
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“Low-dose
aspirin
and
trophoblastic
function
in
pre-eclampsia”.
Associate
investigator. In collaboration with Dr Padma Murthi. Collecting data.
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“Initial experience with non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) in Australia. Principal
investigator. In collaboration with Monash Ultrasound for Women. Collecting data.
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“Randomized study of pessary vs expectant management in women with singleton
pregnancies and a short cervix”. Associate investigator. Supported by Fetal Medicine
Foundation (London-UK) grant. Completed (2012).
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“Tele-Ultrasound
in
obstetrics
and
gynaecology”.
Associate
investigator.
In
collaboration with Sao Jose do Rio Preto Faculty of Medicine (Brazil). Completed (2013).
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Research Grants
Recipient of a grant from the Brazilian National Council (CNPq) (2004-2007), working in
Fortaleza, Brazil, coordinating the research “Doppler evaluation of uterine and brachial
arteries in the prediction of preeclampsia”.
Recipient of a grant from the Brazilian National Council (CNPq) (2004-2007), working in
Fortaleza, Brazil, co-coordinating the research “Trends and differentials in health
perinatal in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil: comparison between 1995-2005”.
Recipient of a grant from the Brazilian National Council (CNPq) (2007-2008), working in
Fortaleza, Brazil, coordinating the research “Evaluation of the quality of the prenatal
care in Fortaleza, Brazil
Total: US$ 160,000
Recipient of a grant from the Australasian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (2014),
working in Melbourne, Australia, coordinating the research “Multiple serum markers and
first trimester uterine artery Doppler in the prediction of pre-eclampsia”. Total: AU$
20,000
Recipient of research support from PerkinElmer (2013-2014), working in Melbourne,
Australia, coordinating the research “Multiple serum markers and first trimester uterine
artery Doppler in the prediction of pre-eclampsia”. DelphiaXpress analyser and
biomarkers kits. Total: AU$ 60,000
Recipient of research support from Ariosa (2014), working in Melbourne, Australia,
coordinating the research “Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) in assisted
reproduction treatment (ART) population”. NIPT analysis. Total: AU$ 112,500
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, State University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Brazil
(Nov 2005 – Feb 2009)
Lectures, Clinical supervision and examiner, undergraduate medical students,
University of Melbourne (Oct 2009 – March 2011)
Clinical Senior Lecturer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of
Melbourne, Melbourne-Victoria, Australia (May 2011 - current)
SUPERVISIONS
Concluded
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8 Honours students, 2 RANZCOG ITP trainees, 15 Master students, 1 PhD
student, 1 Post-doc specialist
Ongoing
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3 PhD students, 4 RANZCOG ITP trainees, 1 Scholarly selective student (cosupervisor)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Research project “Evaluation of the impact of the atmospheric pollution on
reproductive health and carcinogenesis” (2005-2007), collaborative project sponsored
by Ministry of Science and Technology, Brazil.
Research project “Epidemiologic vigilance of thalidomide syndrome in Brazil” (20052007), collaborative project sponsored by Ministry of Science and Technology, Brazil.
Research project “Perinatal mortality in newborns with more than 2500g in Fortaleza:
a spatial analysis” (2006-2007), collaborative project sponsored by Ministry of Science
and Technology, Brazil.
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Research project “Teratogenicity of misoprostol” (2004-2006).
Other research projects are being concluded: “Myths and truths on the use of
aspartame during the gestation”; “Prevalence of TORCH infections and syphilis in
newborns”, “Maternal risk factors associated with necessity of neonatal intensive therapy”,
“Validation of pregnancy physical activity questionnaire in Brazil”, “Pregnancy in
adolescence: epidemiological data and evaluation of prenatal quality”, “Triple vascular test
in the prediction of preeclampsia during 1st trimester”.
Member of Northeast Health Perinatal Network (2006-present), Ministry of Health,
Brazil.
Member of the Committee of Ethics in Research, State University of Ceara, Fortaleza,
Brazil (2005-2008)
Member of the ECLAMC: the Latin-American collaborative study of congenital
malformations. (2007-present)
Member of the Scientific Committee – 52o. Brazilian Congress of Obstetrics and
Gynaecology (2007)
Member of the Scientific Committee – XVII International Society for the Study of
Hypertension in Pregnancy World Congress, October 2010 (Melbourne, Australia)
Congress Session Chair - XVII International Society for the Study of Hypertension in
Pregnancy World Congress, October 2010 (Melbourne, Australia)
Ad hoc Consultant – Ministry of Health, Brazil (2007-present)
Member of the National Commission of Obstetrical Ultrasound and Fetal Medicine
(2007-present). www.cbus.com.br
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Member of the National Commission of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Brazilian Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics Societies (FEBRASGO), Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil (2005-2008)
Vice-president of the National Commission of Perinatology, Brazilian Federation of
Gynaecology and Obstetrics Societies (FEBRASGO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2009present)
Member of the National Brazilian Project in Teleultrasound (2007-present)
Referee of project grant applications Auckland Medical Research Foundation (2013 –
present)
Experienced Sonologist with more than 30,000 scans performed overseas and almost
6,000 scans performed in Australia
AREAS OF INTEREST
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Prediction and prevention of pre-eclampsia
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Doppler ultrasound
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First trimester ultrasound
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Preterm delivery
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Fetal growth restriction
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Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)
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Preimplantation genetic screening (PGS)
LANGUAGES
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Portuguese
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Spanish
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English
Passed the Occupational English Test (OET - Australia) on 19/06/2009
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REFEREES
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Prof Shaun Brennecke
University of Melbourne Dunbar Hooper Chair of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at
the Royal Women's Hospital
Email: [email protected]
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Prof Basky Thilaganathan
St George’s Hospital, University of London
Editor-in-chief Ultrasound In Obstetrics & Gynecology Journal
Email: [email protected]
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Prof Jon Hyett
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA), University of Sydney
Co-chair, 23rd World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Email: [email protected]
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Dr Simon Meagher
Clinical Director, Monash Ultrasound for Women
Melbourne, Australia
Email: [email protected]
Certificate of Accuracy
This Curriculum Vitae is true and correct as at 1st April 2014.
Dr Fabricio da Silva Costa
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