Nicholas Fisk (academic) explained

Honorific Prefix:Professor
Nicholas Maxwell Fisk
Honorific Suffix:AM FAHMS FRSN
Education:University of Sydney (MBBS 1980)
University College London (PhD 1992)
Imperial College London (MBA 2008)
Occupation:Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research & Enterprise
Work Institutions:UNSW
Known For:
Fetoplacental disease
Fetal microchimerism
Fetal pain
'Natural' Caesarean section
Semi-identical twins
Profession:Academic
Field:Obstetrician & gynaecologist
Specialism:Maternal–fetal medicine

Nicholas M. Fisk (born 1956) is an Australian maternal-fetal medicine specialist, academic and higher education lead.[1] As a researcher, his group has pioneered advances in understanding fetoplacental disease and its treatment, including characterising early human fetal stem cell populations and their lifelong persistence in maternal tissues, documenting “fetal pain” and its blockade by opioid analgesia, and unravelling the vascular basis of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.[2] As an obstetrician, Fisk is known for inventing the natural caesarean operation, also referred to as the family centred caesarean section.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

In 2016 he was appointed as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Enterprise) at the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney).[11]

Early life and career

Nicholas Fisk was educated at St Ignatius College Riverview, the University of Sydney (MBBS 1980), University College London (PhD 1992) and Imperial College London (MBA 2008). Fisk was Professor of Obstetrics & Fetal Medicine (1992-2007) at Queen Charlotte's Hospital and Imperial College London, where his laboratory and clinical research program achieved an international reputation[12] [13] [14] [15] in fetal diagnosis and treatment.

He returned to Australia in 2008 as the inaugural Director of the Centre for Clinical Research[16]  at the University of Queensland, where between 2010-2016 he served as Executive Dean of the Faculties of Health, Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.[17] [18] From 2000-2001 he was President of the International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society[19] [20]  and from 2016-2020 Chair of the Association for Academic Health Centers International (AAHCI Steering Committee).[21] [22] [23] He was elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Health and Medical Sciences in 2014. In 2020 he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to tertiary education, and to maternal-fetal medicine.[24] He continues to serve on the Board of Research Australia (from 2016) and from 2021 as Chair of the Go8 Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s (Research) committee.[25]

Expertise and advocacy

Fisk’s research area is human fetoplacental disease and its treatment, including fetal stem cells, fetal “pain", and monochorionic (identical) twins. In 2019, Fisk and Michael Gabbett, along with their group, documented the likely genetic basis of semi-identical twins, with identical maternal DNA, but paternal DNA from different sperms.[26] [27] [28] [29] Fisk has published over 300 research papers,[30] and served on the editorial boards of PLoS Medicine and Human Reproduction. As an influential clinician, he is known for promoting the natural caesarean operation,[31] [32] [33] [34] and as an advocate for women’s right to choose their mode of delivery.[35] [36] [37] His research on fetal pain has been used by both sides in the abortion debate.[38] [39] [40] [41] [42]

As a research leader, he has promoted proportionate research integrity reforms, defence trade controls, and indirect cost block funding, introduced a Living Wage for PhD students, and with Ian Jacobs developed the annual Aggregate Ranking of Top Universities.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Prof. Nicholas Maxwell FISK. Who's Who Australia.
  2. Web site: Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences - search term: Nicholas Fisk.
  3. Smith, J., Plaat, F., and Fisk, N.M. (2008). "The natural caesarean: A woman-centred technique". BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 115 (8): 1037–1041
  4. News: 3 December 2005 . Every bit as magical . The Guardian.
  5. Book: Capogna, G. and de Boer, H. . "Humanization of Cesarean Section" In: Anesthesia for Cesarean Section . Cham: Springer International Publishing Switzerland . 2017 . 185.
  6. Armbrust, R., Hinkson, L. von Weizsacker, K., Henrich, W. . 2016 . The Charite cesarean birth: a family orientated approach of cesarean section . The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine . 29 . 1 . 163–168 . 10.3109/14767058.2014.991917 . 25572878 . 27558028.
  7. Posthuma, S., Korteweg, F.J., van der Ploeg, J.M., de Boer, H.D., Buiter, H.D., and van der Ham, D.P. . 2017 . Risks and benefits of the skin-to-skin cesarean section – a retrospective cohort study . The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine . 30 . 2 . 159–163 . 10.3109/14767058.2016.1163683 . 26955857 . 24696681.
  8. Narayen, I.C., Mulder, E.E.M., Boers, K.E., van Vonderen, J.J., Wolters, V.E.R.A., Freeman, L.M., and Te Pas, A.B. . 2018 . Neonatal Safety of Elective Family-Centered Caesarean Sections: A Cohort Study . Frontiers in Pediatrics . 6 . 20 . 20 . 10.3389/fped.2018.00020 . 5816568 . 29484289 . free.
  9. Schorn, M.N., Moore, E., Spetalnick, B.M., and Morad, A . 2015 . Implementing Family-Centred Cesarean Birth . Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health . 60 . 6 . 682–690 . 10.1111/jmwh.12400 . 26618328.
  10. "ESA (European Society of Anaesthesiology). Natural Caesarean section is safe, popular and feasible and is not encouraging maternal requests for C-section births" Science Daily. 5 June 2017.
  11. News: UNSW announces new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research). 16 May 2016. UNSW Newsroom.
  12. News: A warehouse for stem cells offers hope for families, at a price. Rosenthal. Elizabeth. 4 April 2007. The New York Times.
  13. News: Mother tells of 'horror' at giving birth to stillborn twins. 18 November 2004. The Independent (Ireland).
  14. News: Connor . Steve . 30 July 2002 . Stem cell discovery raises prospect of treating genetic disorders in the womb . The Independent (UK) . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220618/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/stem-cell-discovery-raises-prospect-of-treating-genetic-disorders-in-the-womb-186625.html . 18 June 2022 . subscription . live.
  15. News: The issue of foetal pain is being highlighted by anti-abortionists. But its implications extend beyond their agenda - to the process of birth itself.. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220618/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/health-can-a-foetus-feel-pain-1279270.html . 18 June 2022 . subscription . live. Stepney. Rob. 18 February 1997. The Independent (UK).
  16. Web site: Leading researcher to head clinical research centre. 5 July 2007. UQ News.
  17. Web site: Professor Nicholas Fisk. Research Australia.
  18. Web site: UQ Professor leaves Health in better shape. 28 June 2009. UQ News.
  19. Web site: 2001 Annual Meeting. 2018. International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society (IFMSS).
  20. Web site: International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society - History. 2018. International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society (IFMSS).
  21. Web site: AAHC Board of Directors & AAHCI Steering Committee. 2018. Association of Academic Health Centers.
  22. Web site: Nicholas Fisk Appointed AAHCI Steering Committee Chair and to AAHC Board of Directors. 5 July 2016. Globe Newswire.
  23. Web site: NICHOLAS FISK APPOINTED AAHCI STEERING COMMITTEE CHAIR AND TO AAHC BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 2018. The Association of Academic Health Centers (AAHC).
  24. Web site: Fisk. Nicholas. Professor. Queen's Birthday 2020 Honours List.
  25. Web site: Research Australia Board . 28 February 2022.
  26. Gabbett. Michael T.. Laporte. Johanna. Sekar. Renuka. Nandini. Adayapalam. McGrath. Pauline. Sapkota. Yadav. Jiang. Peiyong. Zhang. Haiqiang. Burgess. Trent. 2019-02-28. Molecular Support for Heterogonesis Resulting in Sesquizygotic Twinning. New England Journal of Medicine. 380. 9. 842–849. 10.1056/NEJMoa1701313. 0028-4793. 30811910. free. 10072/384437. free.
  27. News: Congratulations, It's Twins. The Doctor Is Perplexed.. Murphy. Heather. 8 March 2019. The New York Times.
  28. Web site: Semi-identical twins are rare, and doctors say they've identified the second case ever. Maxouris. Christina. 1 March 2019. CNN.
  29. Web site: Semi-identical twins 'identified for only the second time'. 27 February 2019. BBC News.
  30. Web site: Nicholas M Fisk FAHMS FRSN PhD MBA MBBS FRCOG FRANZCOG CMFM DDU GAICD. Google Scholar.
  31. News: In pictures: 'Natural caesarean'. 20 December 2007. BBC News.
  32. Web site: Planning for a 'Natural Caesarean'. Balaskas. Janet. 15 September 2014. Active Birth Centre.
  33. News: Natural caesarean: Why I chose a gentler version of the operation for my baby after two surgical births. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220618/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/natural-caesarean-why-i-chose-a-gentler-version-of-the-operation-for-my-baby-after-two-surgical-a6708046.html . 18 June 2022 . subscription . live. Philby. Charlotte. 25 October 2015. Independent.
  34. News: "Natural" cesarean mimics vaginal birth experience. Hendry. Joene. 29 August 2008. Reuters Health.
  35. News: The pros and cons of natural delivery and C-sections. Phelps. Kerryn. 21 March 2001. Australian Medical Association.
  36. News: Why mothers should be offered caesareans. Revill. Jo. 6 March 2006.
  37. News: The safest method of birth is by caesarean. 2 May 2004.
  38. Web site: The Pro-Choice Movement has a Science Problem. Ronan. Alex. 23 February 2017. The Outline.
  39. Web site: CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT (ABORTION) BILL - SECOND READING. Dermer. Hon Ed. 18 March 1998. Parliament of Western Australia.
  40. News: Can an unborn child feel pain?. Towalski. Joe. 21 April 2011. Catholic Hotdish.
  41. News: Media Promotes Junk Science on Fetal Pain. Agresti. James D. 2 June 2015. Crisis Magazine.
  42. News: Scott Walker Versus Science. Polman. Dick. 22 July 2015. The Moderate Voice.

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