Debra Bick

Debra Bick is a Professor specializing in maternal health, pregnancy outcomes, and healthcare service delivery. Her research focuses on the physical and psychological impacts of pregnancy and birth, optimizing maternity services, and translating evidence to improve maternal and infant health. She has contributed to 137 research outputs and led 43 projects, including studies on vaccination planning, hypertension management, and fatherhood support programs. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

Research Highlights:

• Post-pandemic vaccination strategies for maternal care
• Comparative drug trials for pregnancy hypertension
• Evaluation of health visitor programs for paternal engagement

Grants & Projects:

• Primary Investigator for studies on fetal macrosomia, postnatal hypertension, and fatherhood transition
• Recipient of funding from NIHR and Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the RESILIENT Study Group and contributes to the ESMI research program on maternal mental health.