Background
Lisa was awarded her masters of medical science in 2013 after completing a two year research project exploring the effects anti-inflammatory drugs in human and ovine placentas. Her research focus subsequently shifted towards the perinatal microbiome, and Lisa completed her PhD in January 2019, with a thesis titled “The not-so-sterile womb: New data to challenge an old dogma”. Throughout her PhD Lisa has published extensively, engaged in science communication and public outreach, and presented her work at numerous conferences. Lisa’s research has received numerous awards and significant media attention. Lisa has been working with the group since September 2018, with an interest in the human milk microbiome.
Research Interests
- The perinatal / early life microbiome
- Developmental origins of health and disease
- Preterm birth
- Placental function and structure