Dr Shaneen Leishman
Clinical and Operations Manager
Child Health Research Centre
+61 7 3069 7354

Journal Articles
Lai, Y. Y. L., Downs, J., Leishman, S., Leonard, H. M., Walsh, L. J. and Zafar, S. (2024). qPCR assay optimisation for a clinical study comparing oral health risk in Rett syndrome. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 25 (4), 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s40368-024-00912-8
Luke, Carly, Mick-Ramsamy, Leeann, Bos, Arend F., Benfer, Katherine A., Bosanquet, Margot, Gordon, Anya, Williams, Hailey, Taifalos, Chloe, Smith, Maria, Leishman, Shaneen, Oakes, Ellena, Kentish, Megan, McNamara, Lynda, Ware, Robert S. and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2024). Relationship between early infant motor repertoire and neurodevelopment on the hammersmith infant neurological examination in a developmentally vulnerable first nations cohort. Early Human Development, 192 106004. doi: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2024.106004
Boyd, Roslyn N., Novak, Iona, Morgan, Catherine, Bora, Samudragupta, Sakzewski, Leanne, Ware, Robert S., Comans, Tracy, Fahey, Michael Collingwood, Whittingham, Koa, Trost, Stewart, Pannek, Kerstin, Pagnozzi, Alex, Mcintyre, Sarah, Badawi, Nadia, Smithers Sheedy, Hayley, Palmer, Kirsten Rebecca, Burgess, Andrea, Keramat, Afroz, Bell, Kristie, Hines, Ashleigh, Benfer, Katherine, Gascoigne-Pees, Laura, Leishman, Shaneen and Oftedal, Stina (2023). School readiness of children at high risk of cerebral palsy randomised to early neuroprotection and neurorehabilitation: protocol for a follow-up study of participants from four randomised clinical trials. BMJ Open, 13 (2) e068675, 1-17. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-068675
Harrison-Barry, L., Elsworthy, K., Pukallus, M., Leishman, S. J., Boocock, H., Walsh, L. J. and Seow, W. K. (2022). The Queensland birth cohort study for early childhood caries: results at 7 Years. JDR Clinical and Translational Research, 7 (1) 2380084420981882, 80-89. doi: 10.1177/2380084420981882
Tabatabataee, Sepehr, Leishman, Shaneen J. and Walsh, Laurence J. (2021). Effects of a Topical Crème Containing CPP-ACP with Fluoride (Tooth Mousse Plus™) on Dental Plaque during Orthodontic Treatment. International Journal of Research and Reports in Dentistry, 4 (4), 179-191.
Philip, Nebu, Leishman, Shaneen J., Bandara, H. M. H. N. and Walsh, Laurence (2020). Growth inhibitory effects of antimicrobial natural products against cariogenic and health-associated oral bacterial species. Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry, 18 (3), 537-541. doi: 10.3290/j.ohpd.a44307
George, Joanne M., Pagnozzi, Alex M., Bora, Samudragupta, Boyd, Roslyn N., Colditz, Paul B., Rose, Stephen E., Ware, Robert S., Pannek, Kerstin, Bursle, Jane E., Fripp, Jurgen, Barlow, Karen, Iyer, Kartik, Leishman, Shaneen J. and Jendra, Rebecca L. (2020). Prediction of childhood brain outcomes in infants born preterm using neonatal MRI and concurrent clinical biomarkers (PREBO-6): study protocol for a prospective cohort study. BMJ Open, 10 (5) e036480, e036480. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-036480
Philip, N., Leishman, S.J., Bandara, H.M.H.N., Healey, D.L. and Walsh, L.J. (2020). Randomized controlled study to evaluate microbial ecological effects of CPP-ACP and cranberry on dental plaque. JDR Clinical and Translational Research, 5 (2), 118-126. doi: 10.1177/2380084419859871
Philip, Nebu, Leishman, Shaneen J., Bandara, H.M.H.N. and Walsh, Laurence J. (2019). Casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate attenuates virulence and modulates microbial ecology of saliva-derived polymicrobial biofilms. Caries Research, 53 (6), 643-649. doi: 10.1159/000499869
Philip, Nebu, Leishman, Shaneen and Walsh, Laurence (2019). Potential role for natural products in dental caries control. Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry, 17 (5), 479-485. doi: 10.3290/j.ohpd.a42741
Philip, Nebu, Bandara, H.M.H.N., Leishman, Shaneen J. and Walsh, Laurence J. (2019). Effect of polyphenol-rich cranberry extracts on cariogenic biofilm properties and microbial composition of polymicrobial biofilms. Archives of Oral Biology, 102, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2019.03.026
Philip, Nebu, Bandara, H. M. H. N., Leishman, Shaneen J. and Walsh, Laurence J. (2019). Inhibitory effects of fruit berry extracts on Streptococcus mutans biofilms. European Journal of Oral Sciences, 127 (2), 122-129. doi: 10.1111/eos.12602
Leishman, Shaneen J., Ford, Pauline J., West, Malcolm J., Cullinan, Mary P. and Seymour, Gregory J. (2017). Heat shock proteins: a double-edged sword linking periodontal and cardiovascular diseases. Future Cardiology, 13 (6), 515-519. doi: 10.2217/fca-2017-0069
Berquist, V. L., Hearps, A. C., Ford, P., Jaworowski, A., Leishman, S. J., Hoy, J. F. and Trevillyan, J. M. (2017). Porphyromonas gingivalis antibody levels and diagnosis of coronary artery disease in HIV-positive individuals. Journal of Periodontal Research, 52 (5), 930-935. doi: 10.1111/jre.12460
Seymour, G. J., Palmer, J. E., Leishman, S. J., Do, H. L., Westerman, B., Carle, A. D., Faddy, M. J., West, M. J. and Cullinan, M. P. (2017). Influence of a triclosan toothpaste on periodontopathic bacteria and periodontitis progression in cardiovascular patients: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Periodontal Research, 52 (1), 61-73. doi: 10.1111/jre.12369
Seow, W. K., Leishman, S. J., Palmer, J. E., Walsh, L. J., Pukallus, M. and Barnett, A. G. (2016). A longitudinal observational study of developmental defects of enamel from birth to 6 years of age. JDR Clinical and Translational Research, 1 (3), 285-291. doi: 10.1177/2380084416655744
Yang, Chun-Shun, Ford, Pauline, Liu, Xiaoman, Leishman, Shaneen and Schubert, Lisa (2016). Ready-to-drink non-alcoholic beverages: nutritional composition and erosive potential. Nutrition and Food Science, 46 (3), 396-411. doi: 10.1108/NFS-09-2015-0117
Yang, Chun-Shun, Liu, Xiaoman, Ford, Pauline, Leishman, Shaneen and Schubert, Lisa (2016). Applying front of pack labelling systems to packaged non-alcoholic beverages for Australian consumer guidance: comprehensiveness and potential utility. Nutrition and Dietetics, 73 (5), 410-419. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12257
Evans, Alana, Leishman, Shaneen J., Walsh, Laurence J. and Seow, W. Kim (2015). Interference of antimicrobial activity of combinations of oral antiseptics against Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguinis and Lactobacillus acidophilus. Pediatric Dentistry, 37 (4), 332-338.
Evans, A., Leishman, S. J., Walsh, L. J. and Seow, W. K. (2015). Inhibitory effects of antiseptic mouthrinses on Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguinis and Lactobacillus acidophilus. Australian Dental Journal, 60 (2), 247-254. doi: 10.1111/adj.12312
Evans, Alana, Leishman, Shaneen J., Walsh, Laurence J. and Seow, Wan Kim (2015). Inhibitory effects of children's toothpastes and fluoride compounds on Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguinis and Lactobacillus acidophilus. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 16 (2), 219-226. doi: 10.1007/s40368-014-0159-3
Huang, Linda L., Leishman, Shaneen, Newman, Bruce and Seow, W. Kim (2014). Association of erosion with timing of detection and selected risk factors in primary dentition: a longitudinal study. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 25 (3), 165-173. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12109
Leishman, Shaneen J., Seymour, Gregory J. and Ford, Pauline J. (2013). Local and Systemic Inflammatory Responses to Experimentally Induced Gingivitis. Disease Markers, 35 (5), 543-549. doi: 10.1155/2013/948569
Leishman, Shaneen J., Ford, Pauline J., Do, Hong Lien, Palmer, Janet E., Heng, Nicholas C. K., West, Malcolm J., Seymour, Gregory J. and Cullinan, Mary P. (2012). Periodontal pathogen load and increased antibody response to heat shock protein 60 in patients with cardiovascular disease. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 39 (10), 923-930. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-051X.2012.01934.x
Rose-Hill, S., Ford, P. J., Leishman, S. J., Do, H. L., Palmer, J. E., Heng, N. C. K., West, M. J., Seymour, G. J. and Cullinan, M. P. (2011). Improved periodontal health and cardiovascular risk. Australian Dental Journal, 56 (4), 352-357. doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2011.01363.x
Leishman, Shaneen J., Do, Hong Lien and Ford, Pauline J. (2010). Cardiovascular disease and the role of oral bacteria. Journal of Oral Microbiology, 2 (2010) 5781, 5871-1-5871-13. doi: 10.3402/jom.v2i0.5781
Bohnstedt, S., Cullinan, M. P., Ford, P. J., Palmer, J. E., Leishman, S. J., Westerman, B., Marshall, R. I., West, M. J. and Seymour, G. J. (2010). High antibody levels to P. gingivalis in cardiovascular disease. Journal of Dental Research, 89 (9), 938-942. doi: 10.1177/0022034510370817
Seymour, Gregory J., Ford, Pauline J., Cullinan, Mary P., Leishman, Shaneen, West, Malcolm J. and Yamazaki, Kazuhisa (2009). Infection or inflammation: the link between periodontal and cardiovascular diseases. Future Cardiology, 5 (1), 5-9. doi: 10.2217/14796678.5.1.5
Seymour, G. J., Ford, P. J., Cullinan, M. P., Leishman, S. and Yamazaki, K. (2007). Relationship between periodontal infections and systemic disease. Clinical Microbiology and Infection, 13 (suppl 4), 3-10. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2007.01798.x
Conference Papers
Luke, Carly, Benfer, Katherine, Ware, Robert S., Leishman, Shaneen, Bosanquet, Margot, Gordon, Anya, Williams, Hailey, Taifalos, Chloe, Bos, Arend F. and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2024). Motor Optimality Score-revised and Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination predict high likelihood of autism at 12 months corrected age in a developmentally vulnerable infant cohort. American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Quebec, QC, Canada, 23-26 October 2024. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.
Luke, Carly, Mick-Ramsamy, Leeann, Benfer, Katherine, Ware, Robert S., Leishman, Shaneen, Bosanquet, Margot, Gordon, Anya, Williams, Hailey, Taifalos, Chloe, Oakes, Ellena, Smith, Maria, Kentish, Megan, McNamara, Lynda, Bos, Arend F. and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2024). Early screening tools predict neurodevelopmental outcomes at 12 months in a developmentally vulnerable First Nations infant cohort. American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Quebec, QC, Canada, 23-26 October 2024. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.
Luke, Carly, Mick-Ramsamy, Leeann, Benfer, Katherine, Ware, Robert S., Leishman, Shaneen, Bosanquet, Margot, Gordon, Anya, Williams, Hailey, Taifalos, Chloe, Oakes, Ellena, Smith, Maria, Bos, Arend F. and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2024). Early screening tools predict neurodevelopmental outcomes at 12 months in a developmentally vulnerable First Nations infant cohort. 12th AusACPDM Biennial Conference, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 31 July-3 August 2024. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.
Luke, Carly, Benfer, Katherine, Ware, Robert S., Leishman, Shaneen, Bosanquet, Margot, Gordon, Anya, Williams, Hailey, Taifalos, Chloe, Bos, Arend F. and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2024). Motor Optimality Score-Revised and Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination predict high likelihood of autism in developmentally vulnerable First Nations infants.. 12th AusACPDM Biennial Conference, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 31 July-3 August 2024. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.
Luke, C., Mick-Ramsamy, L., Benfer, K., Ware, R. S., Leishman, S., Bosanquet, M., Gordon, A., Williams, H., Taifalos, C., Oakes, E., Smith, M., Bos, A. and Boyd, R. N. (2024). Early screening tools predict neurodevelopmental outcomes at 12 months in a developmentally vulnerable First Nations infant cohort. 36th Annual Meeting of the European Academy of Childhood Disability, Bruges, Belgium, 29 May-1 June 2024. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.15934
Luke, C., Benfer, K., Ware , R. S., Gordon, A., Williams, H., Taifalos, C., Leishman, S., Bos, A. and Boyd, R. N. (2024). Motor optimality score-revised (MOS-R) and Hammersmith infant neurological examination (HINE) predict high likelihood of autism at 12 months corrected age in a developmentally vulnerable infant cohort. 36th Annual Meeting of the European Academy of Childhood Disability, Bruges, Belgium, 29 May-1 June 2024. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.15934
Luke, Carly, Mick-Ramsamy, Leeann, Bos, Arend F., Ware, Robert S., Gordon, Anya, Taifalos, Chloe, Williams, Hailey, Smith, Maria, Benfer, Katherine, Bosanquet, Margot, Leishman, Shaneen and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2023). Predictive accuracy of early screening in First Nations infants at risk of adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in the LEAP-CP study. American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States, 10-13 September 2023. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.
Whittingham, K., Benfer, K., Leishman, S., Sakzewski, L. and Boyd, R. (2022). Predictors of parental psychological adjustment in a cohort of parents of children (aged 8–12 years) with cerebral palsy. Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine and the International Alliance of Academies of Childhood Disability, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 1-5 March 2022. Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.
Whittingham, K., Benfer, K., Leishman, S., Sakzewski, L. and Boyd, R. (2022). Disordered sleep in a population-based cohort of primary school age children with cerebral palsy. Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine and the International Alliance of Academies of Childhood Disability, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 1-5 March 2022. Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.
Rose-Hill, S., Ford, P. J., Do, H. L., Leishman, S. J., Palmer, J. E., Sankey, M. H., Anderson, V., Holcombe, T., Westerman, B., Carle, A., West, M.J., Seymour, G.J. and Cullinan, M.P. (2010). Serum antibodies and inflammatory markers in improved periodontal health. International Association for Dental Research (IADR) General section, Barcelona, Spain, 14-17 July 2010.
Chan, F., Ford, P.J., Do, H.L., Leishman, S.J., Palmer, J., West, M., Seymour, G.J. and Cullinan, M. P. (2010). Distribution of P.gingivalis fimA genotypes in individuals with cardiovascular risk. Australian/New Zealand Division Golden Jubilee Meeting, Sebel Harbourside Hotel, Kiama, New South Wales, Australia, September 27-29 2010.
Ford, P. J., Rose-Hill, S., Leishman, S. J., Do, H. L., Palmer, J. E., Heng, N. C. K., Westerman, B., West, M. J., Seymour, G. J. and Cullinan, M. P. (2010). Systemic response to improved periodontal health in a cardiovascular population. International Association for Dental Research (IADR) General section, Barcelona, Spain, 14-17 July 2010.
Leishman, S. J., Do, H. L., Palmer, J. E., Seymour, G. J., Beagley, K. W. and Ford, P. J. (2010). Porphyromonas gingivalis heat-shock-protein and atherosclerosis in a mouse model. International Association for Dental Research (IADR) General section, Barcelona, Spain, 14-17 July 2010.
S. Rose-Hill, PJ Ford, SJ Leishman, HL Do, JE Palmer, B Westerman, A Carle, MJ West, GJ Seymour and MP Cullinan (2009). Improvement in Periodontal Health and Antibody Response to Heat-Shock Proteins. International Association for Dental Research (IADR) 1st Asia/Pacific Region, Shangri-La Hotel, Wuhan, China, 22-24 September, 2009.
Sam Rose-Hill, Pauline Ford, Hong Lien Do, Shaneen Leishman, J.E. Palmer, M.H. Sankey, V. Anderson, T. Holcombe, B. Westerman, A. Carle, M.J. West, G.J. Seymour and M.P. Cullinan (2009). Improvement in periodontal health and systemic markers of inflammation. International Association for Dental Research (IADR) 87th General Session & Exhibition, Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, Florida, USA, 1-4 April 2009.
Bohnstedt, S., Ford, P. J., Leishman, S., Sankey, M. H., Anderson, V., Palmer, J. E., Holcombe, T., Bird, P. S., Yamazaki, K., Marshall, R. I., West, M. J., Seymour, G. J. and Cullinan, M. (2008). Antibody responses to Porphyromonas gingivalis strains in a high-risk population. 86th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR, Toronto, Canada, 1-5 July, 2008. International Association of Dental Research.
Sven Bohnstedt, Cullinan, Mary P., Ford, Pauline, Shaneen Leishman, Bill Westerman, James Palmer, Bird, P S, West, Malcolm J., Russell Marshall, Yamazaki, K and Seymour, Gregory J. (2008). Antibody Response to Porphyromonas gingivalis Strains in Cardiovascular Patients. International Association of Dental Research 86th General Session and Exhibition (IADR), Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 2-5, 2008. Alexandra VA, USA: IADR.
Sun, J., Leishman,, Foellmann, and Thier, R. (2005). Active Theta Class Glutathione Transferase (GSTT) in Syrian Golden Hamster (Mesocritus auratus). ASCEPT-APSA ASM, Melbourne / Hilton on the Park, 4 -7th December 2005. Melbourne: ASCEPT.
Thesis
Leishman, Shaneen Joy (2013). The oral systemic connection: inflammation, immunity, and atherosclerosis. PhD Thesis, School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland.