Our research is supported by a team of dedicated researchers.

Our research centre is supported by a team of dedicated researchers, whose expertise and contributions are vital in driving impactful research on maternal and infant health equity. Their work helps shape innovative solutions to tackle inequalities and improve care for women and babies across diverse communities.

Our Affiliated Researchers

Sheffield Hallam University & City of Doncaster Council

Dr Marlize De Vivo

CEO & Co-Founder of the Active Pregnancy Foundation and

Senior Research Fellow at Sheffield Hallam University

Dr Sadiq Bhanbhro

Senior Research Fellow at Sheffield Hallam University

Dr Maria Luisa Davila Garcia

Senior Lecturer Applied AI at Sheffield Hallam University

Dr Katie Marvin-Dowle

Visiting Fellow in Maternal and Infant Health Research Sheffield Hallam University

Marjory Da Costa Abreu

Associate Professor in  Ethical Artificial Intelligence and Transforming Lives Fellow at Sheffield Hallam University.

Stephanie Heys

A consultant midwife currently working within the Northwest Ambulance Service. Postdoctoral Researcher.

Sophie Reale

Senior Research Fellow in Behaviour Change & Implementation Science at Sheffield Hallam University

Bournemouth University

Dr Malika Felton

Senior Lecturer in Health and Exercise Physiology at Bournemouth University

Dr Orlanda Harvey

Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Bournemouth University

Dr Dominique Mylod

Lecturer in Midwifery at Bournemouth University

Dr Daisy Wiggins

Senior Lecturer in Midwifery at Bournemouth University

Katie Davies

Health & Physical Activity Officer at Active Dorset