Megan Kelly

Dr. Megan Kelly is a Lecturer in Medical Sciences (Physiology and Pathophysiology) at the University of Wollongong's School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, holding a Scholarly Teaching Fellowship since 2022. She previously held roles including Lecturer in the Graduate School of Medicine (2020–2022) and Associate Research Fellow at the Illawarra Health & Medical Research Institute (2016–2019).

Her research focuses on maternal and fetal health, particularly identifying biomarkers for early diagnosis of pregnancy complications and assessing long-term cardiovascular and diabetic risks post-pregnancy. Key areas include preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and postpartum health outcomes. She also explores extracellular chaperones' roles in proteostasis and neurodegenerative diseases.

Dr. Kelly has led grants such as 'From bumps to humps: exploring urinary biomarkers associated with preeclampsia and gestational diabetes' (2023) and contributed to projects like the Illawarra Born cross-generational health study. Her work bridges clinical and laboratory research, with recent publications addressing pandemic impacts on birthing outcomes and postpartum cardiovascular risks.

• Grants & Projects:
  • Promoting Inclusive Workplace Culture (2023–2024)
  • Assessing Future Cardiovascular Risk in Children (2016)
• Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Illawarra Health & Medical Research Institute and contributes to multi-generational health cohort studies.
• Teaching: Specializes in scholarly teaching in medical sciences, emphasizing classroom management and student engagement.