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Lucy Higgins is a Clinical Senior Lecturer in Obstetrics at the University of Manchester, based in the Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre. She holds a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Manchester (2015), a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Birmingham (2006), and is a Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (2011). She completed GMC Specialist Registration in Obstetrics in 2022 and leads five major studies including START, MiNESS 20-28, and RESPIRE-I. Her research focuses on placental dysfunction, maternal health inequalities, and IVF-associated pregnancy outcomes, funded by NIHR, Tommy's, and others. She actively engages in public involvement through research advisory groups and supervises postgraduate students across multiple disciplines.
- Education:
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Manchester (2015)
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Birmingham (2006)
- Research Interests: Placental dysfunction mechanisms, preeclampsia, stillbirth prevention, IVF impacts on placental health, and air pollution effects in pregnancy.
- Funding: NIHR (RfPB/HTA), Natural Environment Research Council, Academy of Medical Sciences.
- Awards: RCOG Prize Medal (2011), multiple fellowships including Tommy's and NIHR grants.
Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals targeting health equity and maternal-child well-being. She leads multidisciplinary teams and collaborates internationally to advance pregnancy outcomes research.
