Dorota Doherty

Dorota Doherty is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Western Australia (UWA), and Head of Biostatistics at the Women and Infants Research Foundation (WIRF) until 2023. She holds a PhD in Mathematics/Medical Statistics (1998) and has extensive postdoctoral experience at UWA and the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Her expertise lies in biostatistical applications to clinical research, focusing on preterm birth prevention, maternity care models, and the Raine cohort studies.

Education:

• PhD in Mathematics/Medical Statistics, UWA (1998)
• Postdoctoral Research Fellow, UWA Department of Endocrinology (1998–1999)
• Research Scientist, MD Anderson Cancer Center (2000–2001)

Research Interests:

Her work integrates biostatistical techniques with clinical outcomes, including complex epidemiological models, prognostic frameworks for health prediction, and decision analytic methodologies. Key areas include randomized trials in reproductive health, evaluations of maternity care models, and interventions to reduce preterm birth risks. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to maternal and newborn health.

Recent Research Trends:

Recent articles emphasize clinical trials (e.g., melatonin supplementation for labor reduction, probiotic efficacy in preterm infants), cervical screening methodologies, and equity in perinatal health data. Her studies bridge statistical rigor with clinical impact, addressing gaps in maternal and neonatal care.

Awards & Recognition: No specific awards mentioned.

Grants & Advising:

• Involved in projects like the PROTECT trial, SIDS biomarker research, and the MyTIME Trial targeting labor induction reduction.
• Supervised 2 research works (names unspecified).

Labs/Teams: Active at WIRF and King Edward Memorial Hospital, collaborating on large-scale clinical studies and biostatistical design.