Professor Dr. Jan Dickinson

Biography

Professor Jan Dickinson is a prominent figure in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, specifically in Maternal Fetal Medicine, at the University of Western Australia. With extensive training in obstetrics and gynaecology, she completed her fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine from the University of Texas in Houston, USA. Professor Dickinson serves as the Head of the Maternal Fetal Medicine Service at King Edward Memorial Hospital and has been pivotal in advancing research in obstetric ultrasound, prenatal diagnosis, and managing perinatal loss. She was Editor-in-Chief of the Australian New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology from 2010 to 2015 and has held various leadership roles, including training supervisor for subspecialty training. Notable honors include being recognized in the 2021 Australia Day Honours List as a Member of the Order of Australia for her significant contributions to medical education and maternal fetal medicine. Her future research is focused on improving prenatal diagnostic techniques and enhancing maternal-fetal health outcomes through innovative multidisciplinary collaborative research.

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