We work with national and international collaborators to investigate maternal, child and family health.
Future Generations Research Group
Investing in the health and wellbeing of women, children and families
Our projects
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PREPARE: Programme of Research and Education in Preconception Care
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The Freyja study
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Women's health before and after weight loss surgery
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Gestational diabetes and mobile health
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Sexual health of homeless women
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Asthma and pregnancy
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PEAcH Study: Preconception care; Exploration of Availability and access for women with Health conditions
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Maternity high dependency care
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Infant mental health
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ASK SNIFF
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BeArH: Before Arrival at Hospital
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NOURISH: Nutritional Online sUrvey for pRegnancy Induced Sickness and Hyperemesis
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REPORT – BPD study
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Fit for Children and Young People project (Fit4CYP)
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Women’s Online Weight and fertility study (WOW2)
Future Generations Research Group news
New research to explore weight loss injections pre-pregnancy
The University and Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust are working with local women and clinicians to understand current perceptions of the jabs
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New report outlines steps needed to reduce child deaths from serious illness
The Before Arrival at Hospital (BeArH) report has been welcomed by parents.
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Promises found to reduce cheating in large study of adolescents
Research by academics from the School of Psychology finds a simple promise could be a powerful means of reducing academic cheating
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Project explores fall in parents seeking medical help for children during lockdown
School of Nursing and Midwifery-led survey is gathering data on reasons behind decrease and consequences
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Results of long-term study could help identify children at risk of future type 2 diabetes
EarlyBird, a cohort study that followed 300 children from age 5 to adulthood, has shed new light on why some are more likely to develop the disease
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Our researchers
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![Dr Nicole Thomas Visiting Specialist]( "Dr Nicole Thomas")
Dr Nicole Thomas
Visiting Specialist
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![Professor Sarah Neill Associate Head of School (Research)]( "Professor Sarah Neill")
Professor Sarah Neill
Associate Head of School (Research)
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![Professor Jill Shawe Professor of Maternal and Family Health]( "Professor Jill Shawe")
Professor Jill Shawe
Professor of Maternal and Family Health
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![Professor Jos Latour Professor in Clinical Nursing]( "Professor Jos Latour")
Professor Jos Latour
Professor in Clinical Nursing
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![Dr Martha Paisi Senior Research Fellow in Public Health]( "Dr Martha Paisi")
Dr Martha Paisi
Senior Research Fellow in Public Health
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![Dr Kate Maslin Senior Research Fellow in Maternal and Child Health]( "Dr Kate Maslin")
Dr Kate Maslin
Senior Research Fellow in Maternal and Child Health
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![Dr Heather Hopper Associate Professor Midwifery (Education)]( "Dr Heather Hopper")
Dr Heather Hopper
Associate Professor Midwifery (Education)
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![Dr Jane Peters Lecturer in Public Health Nursing (Education)]( "Dr Jane Peters")
Dr Jane Peters
Lecturer in Public Health Nursing (Education)
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![Dr Matt Carey Associate Professor in Child Health Nursing - Acute Care]( "Dr Matt Carey")
Dr Matt Carey
Associate Professor in Child Health Nursing - Acute Care
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![Dr Graham Williamson Associate Professor in Adult Nursing]( "Dr Graham Williamson")
Dr Graham Williamson
Associate Professor in Adult Nursing
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![Dr Kathy Redfern Lecturer in Human Nutrition]( "Dr Kathy Redfern")
Dr Kathy Redfern
Lecturer in Human Nutrition
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![Dr Katie Edwards Research Fellow in Healthcare Technology & Social Care]( "Dr Katie Edwards")
Dr Katie Edwards
Research Fellow in Healthcare Technology & Social Care
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![Dr Julie Tomlinson Honorary Clinical Associate Professor]( "Dr Julie Tomlinson")
Dr Julie Tomlinson
Honorary Clinical Associate Professor
Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research
The Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research (PIHR) is a thriving community that conducts adventurous world-leading research with the explicit purpose of improving the health and care of the populations we serve.
Our work is grounded in the needs of the people of the South West and other rural, coastal, and deprived communities worldwide, but PIHR’s research has national and international reach and impact.
Our work is grounded in the needs of the people of the South West and other rural, coastal, and deprived communities worldwide, but PIHR’s research has national and international reach and impact.
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