Dr Arun Sett is a Victorian-trained neonatologist and clinician-scientist, currently working as a consultant neonatologist at Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Victoria, Australia. Dr Sett leads several research projects in the NICU, including being the imaging lead and Joan Kirner Site Principal Investigator for the BLUEPRINT Study.
Additionally, he holds a Research Fellows role at MCRI and The Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne. Dr Sett’s PhD thesis explored the use of lung ultrasound to guide neonatal respiratory support. His doctoral work encompassed a blend of pre-clinical translational research and clinical studies, showcasing his multidisciplinary expertise. His research has been recognised globally and resulted in research awards, including the Australian Society of Ultrasound Emerging Enthusiast and Young Investigator awards, and the World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology Young Investigator Award.
Beyond his work in lung ultrasound, Dr Sett’s other research interests include electrical impedance tomography, neonatal respiratory physiology, point-of-care ultrasound and neonatal haemodynamics.