Brad de Vries

Associate Professor Brad de Vries is a practising obstetrician and gynaecologist at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and a NHMRC Future Fellow at the Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney. He holds a half-time clinical and research role. His academic qualifications include a master's in clinical epidemiology and a PhD on caesarean section prediction/prevention.

Research focuses on reducing caesarean rates and improving maternal/perinatal outcomes, including large trials like POPOUT and TURN-OUT. Projects include predictive modelling for caesarean section and oxytocin use optimization during labour.

Awards include NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre Fellowship. Grants include studies on preconception weight management (PreBabe) and caesarean prevention mechanisms. Media engagement includes ABC News and The Guardian features on his work.

Teaching includes supervising PhD projects on oxytocin protocols and labour progression analysis. Collaborates on national standards for birthweight and labour management guidelines.