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Our Scientific Advisory Board
(SAB)
Our multi-disciplinary board advise on & guide our work
Board Members
Dr Lou Atkinson
Lecturer in Psychology
Member of the Applied Health Research Group, Aston University
Certified Pre & Postnatal
exercise instructor
International Master Trainer & Fitness Presenter
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Emma Brockwell
Women's Health Physiotherapist
Professional advisor for
Canterbury Christ Church University Perinatal Physical Activity
Research Group
Co-authored the first ‘Returning to Running Postnatal Guidelines’
Gráinne Donnelly
Advanced Physiotherapist
Team Lead for Pelvic Health
Physiotherapy Services
Western Health & Social Care Trust,
N. Ireland
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Pip Davies
Midwifery Sister
Midwifery Sister, Speaker & Publisher
Founder of the 'Midwife Pip Podcast'
Antenatal Educator
Co-Author of Published Research
Mr Michael Dooley
Consultant Gynaecologist
Fellow of the Royal College of
Obstetricians & Gynaecologists.
Medical Director of
Poundbury Fertility at
King Edward VII’s Hospital
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Prof. Kirsty Elliott-Sale
Professor Female Physiology
Postgraduate Research Tutor, School of Science & Technology,
Head of Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group,
SHAPE Research Centre
Manchester Metropolitan University
Dr Stephanie Hanley
Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Postdoctoral Research Assistant & Clinical Trails Coordinator,
University of Nottingham
Maternal Health including
barriers to activity & healthy eating during & following pregnancy. Development of lifestyle interventions in postpartum
women
Dr Amal Hassan
Sport & Exercise Registrar
Institute of Sport, Exercise & Health
University College Healthcare
NHS Trust
Co-founder of Umi Health Ltd
Chloe Hillyar
Researcher & Professional Dancer
International Dancing Experience
Founded AWA DANCE
(Advancing Women's Aspirations
with Dance)
Founded Research Project -
The Pregnant Dancer
Studying for PhD - Queens University Belfast
Dr Medbh Hillyard
PhD Researcher
Ulster University - School of Nursing
Physical Activity Intervention
for Women with Gestational Diabetes
Research included in the 2020 Director of Public Health report
for Northern Ireland
Dr Emily Lovett
Sociologist
Sociologist of Sport, Physical Activity & Mental Health
Centre for Mental Health, Sport & Physical Activity Research
Edge Hill University
Kelly Massey
Former Olympic Athlete
Former International Athlete
for GB & Northern Ireland
Olympic, World & Commonwealth
Medals
Lecturer - School of Sports & Exercise Sciences
Liverpool John Moores University
Completing Doctoral degree in Elite Athlete Mothers
Dr Ellinor Olander
Lecturer in Maternal & Child Health
Research Group Lead -
Public Health, Social Diversity & Inequalities in Maternal
& Child Health
Centre for Maternal &
Child Health Research
City, University of London
Sarah Rand
Research & Academic Physiotherapist
Senior Teaching Fellow
Postgraduate Physiotherapy Programme
UCL Great Ormond Street
Institute of Child Health London. Qualified Pilates &
Pre & Post Natal Exercise Trainer
Dr Claire-Marie Roberts
Chartered Psychologist
Chartered Scientist,
BASES Accredited Sport Scientist. Premier League &
Visiting Research Fellow,
UEW Bristol
Dr Dane Vishnubala
Consultant Sport & Exercise Medicine
Academic Phase 2 Lead
MB BS Medicine programme at
Hull York Medical School.
Clinical Lead MSc in Sport & Exercise Medicine,
University of Leeds.
Member of the
CMO Physical Activity communications expert team
Danielle Schoenaker
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
School of Primary Care, Population Sciences & Medical Education
University of Southampton
Dr Kathryn Hesketh
Senior Research Associate
Behavioural Epidemiologist &
Senior Research Associate
MRC Epidemiology Unit
University of Cambridge
Lucy McCrudden
Secretariat
Founder, Dance Mama
Dance Specialist &
Advocate Ambassador,
Parents in Performing
Arts Campaign
20+ years experience in dance participation & learning leadership
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