Renae Fernandez

Dr. Renae Fernandez is a Grant Funded Researcher (A) at the University of Adelaide's Adelaide Medical School, affiliated with the Public Health department. She holds a PhD in epidemiology and focuses on maternal conditions during pregnancy, environmental exposures, and reproductive outcomes. Her work includes studies on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), fertility treatments, and the impact of night shift work on reproductive health. She is part of the Life Course and Intergenerational Health Research Group at the Robinson Research Institute.

• Education: PhD in Epidemiology (2017)
• Research Interests: Reproductive epidemiology, occupational health, environmental determinants of disease, and child development.

Her research highlights include investigating clomiphene citrate's effects on perinatal outcomes, the role of shift work in infertility, and disparities in PCOS diagnosis. She has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed studies, with a focus on improving understanding of modifiable risk factors in maternal and child health.