Giulia M. Muraca

Giulia M. Muraca is an Associate Professor at McMaster University, affiliated with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact. Her research focuses on perinatal epidemiology, emphasizing maternal, fetal, and neonatal health, care quality, accessibility, and equity.

• Email: muracag@mcmaster.ca
• Lab: Muraca Perinatal Epidemiology Research Lab (PERL)

Research Interests

• Maternal and fetal health
• Health services research
• Severe maternal morbidity
• Operative delivery safety
• Data linkage for population health
• Racial and ethnic disparities in obstetric outcomes

Recent Publications analyze trends in second-stage cesarean births, forceps/vacuum safety, racial disparities in maternal transfusions, and long-term outcomes of operative delivery. These studies highlight her focus on improving maternal safety and equity through epidemiological methods.

Scientific Awards

• Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research (SPER) Rising Star Award
• Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation Research and Innovation Project Award
• Mohide Lectureship

Grants & Collaborations include a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grant ($336,600) and a CIHR Early Career Researcher Award ($150,000). She collaborates with institutions in Canada, Sweden, and the U.S., leading the CanHEAL network for health equity research.

PERL Lab trains students like Maya Rajasingham and Meejin Park, who present at national conferences and lead studies on obstetric disparities, maternal mental health, and operative delivery risks.