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Our Scientific Advisory Board
(SAB)

Our multi-disciplinary board advise on & guide our work

Board Members

Dr Lou Atkinson

Dr Lou Atkinson

Behavioural Scientist

Founder of Veasta - Consultancy services in health & behaviour
Certified Pre & Postnatal Exercise Instructor
Visiting Research Fellow,
Aston University

 

Emma Brockwell

Emma Brockwell

Women's Health Physiotherapist

Professional advisor for
Canterbury Christ Church University Perinatal Physical Activity
Research Group
Co-authored the first ‘Returning to Running Postnatal Guidelines’

 

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Dr Rosie Dawson

Consultant Midwife

Doctor of Public Health
Maternity Voices Professional Lead
Honorary Lecturer Teesside University
Northeast Obesity Forum
Parkrun Event Director 

 

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Gráinne Donnelly

Advanced Physiotherapist

Team Lead for Pelvic Health
Physiotherapy Services
Western Health & Social Care Trust
N.Ireland




 

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Pip Davies

Midwifery Sister

Midwifery Sister, Speaker & Publisher
Founder of the 'Midwife Pip Podcast'
Antenatal Educator
Co-Author of Published Research


 

Mr Michael Dooley

Mr Michael Dooley

Consultant Gynaecologist

Fellow of the Royal College of
Obstetricians & Gynaecologists.
Medical Director of
Poundbury Fertility at
King Edward VII’s Hospital

 
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Dr Stephanie Hanley

Postdoctoral Research Assistant

 Postdoctoral Research Assistant  & Clinical Trails Coordinator,
University of Nottingham
Maternal Health including 
barriers to activity & healthy eating  during & following pregnancy.  Development of lifestyle interventions in postpartum
women
 

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    Chloe Hillyar

    Researcher & Professional Dancer

    International Dancing Experience
    Founded AWA DANCE
    (Advancing Women's Aspirations
    with Dance)
    Founded Research Project - 
    The Pregnant Dancer
    Studying for PhD - Queens University Belfast

     

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      Dr Izzy Moore

      Associate Professor

      Associate Professor in Human Movement & Sports Medicine,
      Centre for Health, Activity & Wellbeing (CAWR)
      Cardiff Metropolitan University




       

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        Dr Medbh Hillyard

        PhD Researcher

        Ulster University - School of Nursing
        Physical Activity Intervention 
        for Women with Gestational Diabetes
        Research included in the 2020 Director of Public Health report
        for Northern Ireland


         

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        Dr Emily Lovett

        Sociologist

        Sociologist of Sport, Physical Activity & Mental Health
        Centre for Mental Health, Sport & Physical Activity Research
        Edge Hill University





         

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        Dr Kelly Massey

        Co-Secretariat & SAB Member

        Former International Athlete
        for GB & Northern Ireland
        Olympic, World & Commonwealth
        Medals
        Lecturer - School of Sports & Exercise Sciences
        Liverpool John Moores University
        Completing Doctoral degree in Elite Athlete Mothers

         

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        Dr Ellinor Olander

        Lecturer in Maternal & Child Health

        Research Group Lead -
        Public Health, Social Diversity & Inequalities in Maternal
        & Child Health
        Centre for Maternal &
        Child Health Research
        City, University of London


         

          Sarah Rand

          Sarah Rand

          Research & Academic Physiotherapist

          Senior Teaching Fellow
          Postgraduate Physiotherapy Programme
          UCL Great Ormond Street
          Institute of Child Health London. Qualified Pilates &
          Pre & Post Natal Exercise Trainer


           

            Dr Claire-Marie Roberts

            Dr Claire-Marie Roberts

            Chartered Psychologist

             Chartered Scientist,
            BASES Accredited Sport Scientist. Premier League &
            Visiting Research Fellow,
            UEW Bristol




             

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              Prof. (Dr) Dane Vishnubala

              Professor & Consultant Physician 

              University of Leeds
              Professor of Sport & Exercise Medicine
              Consultant Physician SEM: Yorkshire Sports Medicine Clinic & MOD 
              Founder of CORE Fitness Education
              Chief Medical Officer Rugby League & Backetball (UK)




               

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              Dr Kathryn Hesketh

              SAB Co-Chair & Senior Research Assoc.

              Behavioural Epidemiologist &
              Senior Research Associate
              MRC Epidemiology Unit
              University of Cambridge










               

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              Rosalyn Cooke

              Senior Physiotherapist

              English Institute of Sport
              Clinical Fellow on Sports Medicine, Exercise & Health MSc
              UCL based at Institute of Sports & Exercise Health (ISEH)
              Senior Physiotherapist
              University of Birmingham
              PHD Researcher






               

              Lucy McCrudden

              Lucy McCrudden

              Co-Secretariat & SAB Member

              Founder, Dance Mama
              Dance Specialist & 
              Advocate Ambassador,
              Parents in Performing
              Arts Campaign
              20+ years experience in dance participation & learning leadership




               

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              Dr Lamia Zafrani

              Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

              Specialist in Sports Gynaecology & Maternal Medicine
              Pregnancy & Postpartum Performance
              Powerlifting Enthusiast






               

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              Dr Malika Felton

              Senior Lecturer Health & Exercise Physiology

              Centre for Midwifery &
              Women's Health
              Bournemouth University
              Member of SwimHer
              Research Network
              This Mum Moves Ambassador





               

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