Personal Statement
I am a Senior Lecturer in Obstetrics at the University of Liverpool and an Honorary Consultant Obstetrician at Liverpool Women's Hospital, dividing my time equally between academic work and clinical practice.

My primary research interest is the prediction, prevention, and optimisation of care for women and infants at risk of, or experiencing, preterm birth. Within this, I focus on three main areas. The first is improving outcomes for women and babies affected by Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (PPROM). The second is the role of the vaginal microbiome, including bacteria, yeasts, and viruses, in preterm birth. The third is the contribution of diet and supplements to preterm birth prevention.

I also have a strong interest in staff wellbeing, recognising that healthy, well-supported staff are essential to caring for women and infants throughout their pregnancy journey. I am lead author on the RCOG good practice paper about prevention and treatment of work related post traumatic stress symptoms in the maternity and gynaecology workforce and continue to support the psychology team in this ongoing work.

I am a strong advocate for high-quality education as the foundation for developing the maternity workforce of tomorrow and improving standards of care internationally. To that end, I am co-lead for a new Master's programme in Maternal and Fetal Health, launching at the University of Liverpool in 2027.

Research Overview
My primary research interest is the prediction, prevention, and optimisation of care for women and infants at risk of, or experiencing, preterm birth. Within this, I focus on three main areas. The first is improving outcomes for women and babies affected by Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (PPROM). The second is the role of the vaginal microbiome, including bacteria, yeasts, and viruses, in preterm birth. The third is the contribution of diet and supplements to preterm birth prevention.

I also have a strong interest in staff wellbeing, recognising that healthy, well-supported staff are essential to caring for women and infants throughout their pregnancy journey. I am lead author on the RCOG good practice paper about prevention and treatment of work related post traumatic stress symptoms in the maternity and gynaecology workforce and continue to support the psychology team in this ongoing work.