Professor Dr. Caitlin Wyrwoll

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Caitlin Wyrwoll is an Associate Professor in the School of Human Sciences at the University of Western Australia. She currently holds the Stan Perron People Fellowship and is a research theme leader in the NHMRC Healthy Environments Lives Network. Her research focuses on the impact of environmental change on maternal and child health, specifically examining drinking water quality and heatwave exposure as key environmental factors. After receiving her PhD from the University of Western Australia, Caitlin collaborated with leading experts in her field in Edinburgh, UK, before returning to establish her research group at UWA. This group employs a range of multidisciplinary novel imaging techniques to study how early life environments influence placental development and function, adopting a life course approach to understand the long-term health effects of environmental challenges during pregnancy. She has been recognized for her research contributions and has secured significant funding from various research councils and trusts, totaling approximately $15 million. Additionally, Caitlin has led initiatives to promote community engagement and collaboration with schools and local organizations to enhance public awareness of health issues related to environmental influences.

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