We specialize in linking and analyzing large datasets to improve safety & well-being for birthing ppl and babies. @McMasterOBGYN @HEI_McMaster PI @giuliamuraca1

Joined March 2023
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Tune into this @CMAJ podcast highlighting the relevance of @serene_study_ca work from patient, clinical, and public health perspectives, & underscoring the importance of continued efforts to better understand and prevent severe maternal morbidity. cmaj.ca/transcript-251425

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Newly published @serene_study_ca research showing severe maternal morbidity in Canada is more common than previously estimated. @McMasterOBGYN @McMasterU @JuravinskiRI
New SERENE research in @CMAJ showing severe maternal morbidity in Canada is more common than previously estimated. globalnews.ca/video/11733446…
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Call for Papers on Unnecessary Caesarean Delivery: Definitions, Determinants, and Consequences @PPE_journal invites submissions until March 31st. Details available here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page…

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PERL Lab retweeted
SERENE is delighted that two of its research members have been nominated for the 2026 YWCA Women of Distinction awards! Congratulations Alison Shea and Sheryl Green on this well-deserved recognition! bit.ly/3ZcOju3
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New research from @PerlLabMac reveals second-stage cesarean and assisted vaginal births show similar long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes in children. @McMasterOBGYN @HEI_mcmaster @sarkalis @NedaRazaz
Among full-term children born after #vacuum or sequential instrument delivery, rates of ADHD and intellectual disability were marginally higher vs second-stage cesarean, but #ASD rates did not differ significantly between delivery groups. ja.ma/4qRwDAk
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Latest @PerlLabMac publication exploring the intersection of race/ethnicity and immigration status and infant mortality in the US.
Among US births, infant mortality rates were higher for US-born compared to non–US-born birthing individuals, with sudden unexpected infant death as a major contributor. ja.ma/4q5LyX0
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Just published online first @CJPH_RCSP Maternal and neonatal health in Canada’s Black communities: A scoping review of epidemiologic studies (Lennord et al.) link.springer.com/article/10…
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PERL Lab retweeted
Such an honour to work with this team on this important review. Stay tuned for more coming from CanHEAL (the Canadian Network for Health Equity using Advanced data Linkage) on these fronts. #healthequity #black #maternalhealth #pregnancy #neonatalhealth link.springer.com/article/10…
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4 Jul 2025
Empowering women during childbirth - The Lancet thelancet.com/journals/lance…

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11 Jun 2025
We’re in beautiful Boston this week sharing new research at the #SPER2025 and #SER2025 annual meetings.
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11 Jun 2025
Congratulations to our leader, Dr. Muraca, for this well-deserved recognition.
Honoured to have been awarded the Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology Rising Star Award at the #SPER2025 annual meeting. Many thanks to those who nominated me and to the executive committee for organizing an excellent meeting under unprecedented pressures. Big ❤️!
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3 Jun 2025
Our trainees have been busy! Three excellent oral presentations delivered at @McMasterOBGYN’s annual RT Weaver Research Day and a Best Oral presentations delivered to Maya! Congrats to all the phenomenal presenters.
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3 Jun 2025
Thanks to @HEI_mcmaster for organizing an excellent #HEIResearchDay2025. So many valuable exchanges of ideas on epi methods and about asking the right questions…and a wonderful place to share the work of @PerlLabMac over the last year.
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3 Jun 2025
Special congratulations to Maya for winning the Michael Gent Award for Best Poster Presentation!
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