Welcome to the In Dialogue With...Pioneers in Women’s and Maternal Health Podcast series that celebrates the pioneers shaping the future of women’s, maternal, and newborn health.

This series shines a spotlight on the incredible individuals driving innovation in healthcare, medical researchers, clinicians, nurses, midwives, and professionals in allied health. Each episode features guests who are transforming the landscape of maternal care, with a focus on groundbreaking research and clinical practices having a direct impact on the lives of women and babies in WA.

From preterm birth prevention to maternal mental health, neonatology, gynaecology, and more, we’ll explore the diverse and inspiring work of those at the forefront of these vital fields. These champions are not just advancing science but are truly changing the way we care for mothers and newborns.

So, sit back and join us….

In Dialogue With… Episode 6:

Defusing the Placenta Accreta Time Bomb

Joining us is Dr. Mathias Epee, a global leader in obstetrics and gynaecology, and Head of the Placenta Accreta Service at King Edward Memorial Hospital.
We’re also honoured to be joined by Emily Lopez, a mum who was diagnosed with placenta increta during her pregnancy and became a patient of Dr Epee.

Emily shares her own personal experience with this complex condition.

Welcome, Dr. Epee and Emily — thank you both so much for being here.

Welcome to In Scientific Dialogue With.....The Women and Infants Research Foundation’s (WIRF's) podcast series celebrating the pioneers shaping the future of women’s, maternal and newborn health.

This series spotlights incredible individuals driving innovation – medical researchers, clinicians, nurses, midwives, and professionals in allied health.

Each episode’s guest will discuss their innovative work and how it may transform maternal care and clinical practices from improving preterm birth outcomes to maternal mental health, gynaecology, and more.

So, sit back and join us for In Scientific Dialogue With.

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Welcome to episode 5 of the In Scientific Dialogue With….

I’m your host Vicki Main and in this episode Dr Kate Buchanan is on the show.

Dr Kate Buchanan is a Post Doctoral Research Fellow at ECU and Honorary Research Consultant at Fiona Stanley Hospital. She is an emerging midwifery research leader and a speaker at the upcoming 2025 WIRF Scientific Dialogue.

Welcome Dr Kate Buchanan.

Welcome to In Scientific Dialogue With.....The Women and Infants Research Foundation’s (WIRF's) podcast series celebrating the pioneers shaping the future of women’s, maternal and newborn health.

This series spotlights incredible individuals driving innovation – medical researchers, clinicians, nurses, midwives, and professionals in allied health.

Each episode’s guest will discuss their innovative work and how it may transform maternal care and clinical practices from improving preterm birth outcomes to maternal mental health, gynaecology, and more.

So, sit back and join us for In Scientific Dialogue With.

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Welcome to episode 4 of the In Scientific Dialogue With…..

I’m your host Vicki Main and in this episode Dr. Gareth Baynam and Dr. Andy Poh “Rare But Everywhere: Rethinking Health and Health Systems Through the Lens of Rare Diseases”

Dr Gareth Baynam is the a clinical geneticist, rare disease advocate and intrapreneur. Gareth is passionate about advancing translational science and transforming equitable health care delivery through innovation in precision public health. That is using ancient, old and new data and technologies to serve those at most need.

Dr. Andy Poh is a Healthcare Strategist, Executive, Leadership and Transformation Advisor for health systems. His career roles span the government and private sectors, which include advising country-level and organizational leadership on strategy, policy and transformation, as well as establishing and managing healthcare systems. His expertise encompasses healthcare transformation, growth and public private partnerships. He has a particular interest in the Future of Healthcare, emerging technologies and innovation.

Welcome Dr Gareth Baynam and Dr. Andy Poh