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Dr. Jane Cleal is an Associate Professor in Reproductive Cell Biology at the University of Southampton’s Faculty of Medicine. She leads research on placental and maternal tissue mechanisms, focusing on fetal development, lifelong health, and interventions to improve pregnancy outcomes. Her work integrates systems biology with molecular and cellular approaches.
- Education:
- PhD in Medicine, University of Southampton (2005)
- BSc (Hons) Molecular Cell Biology, University of Southampton (2001)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2013)
- Teaching Roles:
- Deputy Programme Lead for the BM6 widening access to medicine degree
- Module Lead for MEDI0011 Human Structure & Function 1
Her research interests span placental and endometrial biology, vitamin D regulation, and the impact of maternal exposures on fetal programming. Key areas include fetal growth, obesity, and cardiometabolic health. Recent work explores endometrial gland function in miscarriage risk and climate change effects on developmental health in Caribbean communities.
Publications highlight placental transport mechanisms, vitamin D’s role in pregnancy, and computational models of drug diffusion. She has supervised 3 current PhD students and secured grants from Wessex Medical Research, BBSRC, and Wellbeing of Women.
- Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2013)
- External Roles:
- Editorial Board Member, British Journal of Nutrition (2012–2018)
- Council Member, Physiological Society (2009–present)
- Reviewer for Irish Government research panels (2017–2023)
- Outreach: Public engagement on reproductive science and healthy lifestyle choices.
