Penelope Fotheringham

Dr. Penelope Fotheringham is a Senior Lecturer in the Perinatal and Women's Health team at the Central Clinical School, part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. Her email is penelope.fotheringham@sydney.edu.au. Her research focuses on maternal and child health, public health policy, healthcare integration, and pandemic response strategies. Notably, she has explored hyperemesis gravidarum care models, pregnancy-associated cancer outcomes, and quarantine protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, as seen in studies with the TASMAN Collaborative on opioid use post-surgery and telehealth innovations like the 'Me & My Family' app. Key research areas include health equity, cultural healthcare access for immigrant populations, and the design of integrated care systems in disadvantaged communities.

Publications since 2020 highlight her contributions to understanding healthcare barriers for vulnerable families, geospatial analysis in care planning, and the mental health impacts of mandatory quarantine. While no specific awards are listed, her extensive publication record reflects sustained academic contribution to maternal health and public health systems.