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Specialty Group announces first webinar with leading reproductive health and childbirth expert
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group has announced its first quarterly webinar taking place next month with a leading expert presenting
The ‘lunch and learn’ session will be introduced by the Specialty Group’s Champion Support Manager, Annie Ganguly, and presented by Professor Katie Morris.
Katie is National Reproductive Health and Childbirth Speciality Lead for the Research Delivery Network of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
She is also National Clinical Academic Lead for the NIHR Research Support Service, and Professor of Obstetrics and Maternal Fetal Health (Honorary Consultant Birmingham Women’s Hospital), Director of Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit, among many other roles.
Entitled ‘Delivering randomised controlled trials in rare diseases in fetal medicine’, the webinar will be hosted live on Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 17 September from 12.10-1pm.
It will place a particular focus on experiences derived from Azalea and Freesia trials of nipocalimab in fetal neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT), and haemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN).
Annie said: “We are delighted to welcome such a respected expert in her field to share unique insights and knowledge with our attendees.
“We consider Katie’s presence to be an exciting start to our series and a measure of our ambition for the ongoing sharing of evidence-based insights, clinical experiences, and innovative research.
“Her research aims to improve the care for women with multiple pregnancies, fetal anomalies, growth restriction, reducing infection in maternity and prevention of preterm birth, employing prognostic and diagnostic research, modelling, systematic reviews and clinical trials.
“There is so much for us to learn from that vast experience.”
The webinar initiative is dedicated to advancing understanding and dialogue around reproductive health, pregnancy, and childbirth through a research-focused lens with more speakers being invited to shape its topics and themes.
The speciality group is continuing to welcome submissions from researchers, clinicians, midwives, students, educators, public health professionals, and more.
Contributions can take the form of, for example, research presentations (published, in progress, closed or proposed research); case studies or audits, (any challenges or best practice shared learnings); practice-based insights or program evaluations; or policy or guideline development perspectives.
Planned webinar dates to follow are:
- Wednesday 19 November
- Wednesday 18 February
- Wednesday 17 June
The series will highlight current evidence, emerging studies, and critical gaps in knowledge across topics such as fertility, maternal and foetal outcomes, respectful maternity care, perinatal mental health, postnatal recovery and much more related to this area of health care.
If you are interested in presenting your work, suggesting topics, or collaborating on future webinars, please contact Champion Support Manager, Annie Ganguly.
Publication date: 12th August 2025
