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University-led research reveals UK and Ireland 'postcode lottery' for second trimester baby loss
The care that women receive following a miscarriage during the second trimester of pregnancy varies according to where in the UK and Ireland the woman is treated, new research shows.
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Women's Health in a Global Setting
Since its introduction, Women’s Health in a Global Setting the short course ran by Dr Alyaa Mostafa, member of ACWHR, has gained strong recognition for its inclusive and innovative approach to postgraduate education. As the University’s only course dedicated specifically to women’s health, it is delivered through a flexible online...
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AMOnGST conference news - Best oral presentation prize
Congratulations to Dr Shuen Wong for winning best oral presentation at the AMOnGST conference held in Aberdeen on 21st November 2025. AMOnGST is an Obstetrics and Gynaecology resident doctors conference held annually in locations across Scotland. Dr Wong presented a case report of a rare ectopic pregnancy in collaboration...
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PASTeL study news
Dr Andrea Woolner was delighted to share some of the findings from the PASTeL studies (Pregnancy After Second Trimester pregnancy Loss) which she leads in collaboration with Professor Alexander Heazell at the University of Manchester. Their work was presented at the Association of Early Pregnancy Units (AEPU) conference on 13/14...
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AMETHYST trial news
Some of the AMETHYST trial team were delighted to host a stand at the Association of Early Pregnancy Units (AEPU) conference on 13/14th November in Glasgow. It was great to speak to prospective sites and share information about the AMETHYST trial - an NIHR EME funded double blinded randomised controlled...
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Strengthening collaborations with Tommy's Stillbirth Research Centre in Manchester
Dr Andrea Woolner was delighted to welcome back Profs Alex Heazell and Mark Dilworth from the Tommy's Stillbirth research centre, Manchester University, for a visit to the Aberdeen Centre for Women's Health Research on the 4th November 2025. The team have collaborated on research including the PASTeL projects funded by...
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Serious pregnancy complications 'dramatically reduced' in HPV vaccinated women
Pregnant women who were vaccinated against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) at school are less likely to experience serious pregnancy related complications according to University of Aberdeen research.
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Plan-A seminar with Dr Aniebiet Ekong
The Aberdeen Centre for Women's Health Research (ACWHR) were joined by Dr Aniebiet Ekong last week who gave an update on her work as a research fellow on the Plan-A project, led by Dr Mairead Black. The talk was titled, 'Supporting shared decision-making about planned mode of birth in routine...
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Weir-Russel funding success
Congratulations to Drs Rute Vieira, Andrea Woolner (ACWHR), Amudha Poobalan and Rodolfo Hernandez who have been awarded the Weir-Russel funding to support a post-doctoral research fellow. They will build on their existing research investigating whether non-invasive prenatal testing should replace traditional fetal chromosomal condition screening in the NHS. Congratulations Andrea...
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Grant funding success - Making pregnancy predictable
NHS Grampian Charity have awarded funding for a project titled "Making pregnancy predictable: exploring the use of prediction models to streamline treatment decisions in infertility". Using data from over 7,000 couples from the Aberdeen Fertility Clinic, the study aims to improve how we understand the chances of having a baby...