Rohan D'Souza

Rohan D'Souza is an Associate Professor at McMaster University, affiliated with the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact. As Principal Investigator of the FLOURISH Lab, his work focuses on improving pregnancy and post-pregnancy outcomes through family-centered clinical research.

Research Interests include:

• Maternal and Perinatal Health
• Anticoagulant Strategies for Pregnant Women with Cardiac Conditions
• Equity in Maternal Care
• Vaccine Confidence Among Pregnant Individuals
• Core Outcome Sets for Obstetric Studies
• Systematic Reviews on Pregnancy Complications

Grants & Awards (2016-2025):

• CIHR Project Grant ($1,422,900) for midwifery access research
• HAHSO Innovation Grant ($195,567) on delivery outcomes
• CIHR Bridge Funding ($100,000) for maternal morbidity studies
• NSERC Alliance Grant ($50,000) for AI-based pregnancy prognosis

Team Leadership: Supervises post-doctoral researchers, graduate students, and research assistants across multiple institutions, including the CanOSS, OROS, and COSSOPP projects.