Dr Emily Camm is a member of the Neurodevelopment and Neuroprotection Research group in The Ritchie Centre.

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Dr Emily Camm, Senior Research Scientist in the Neurodevelopment and Neuroprotection Research Group at Hudson Institute of Medical Research

Areas of interest

Birth asphyxia Cerebral Palsy Fetal growth restriction (FGR) Preterm birth

Research group

Neurodevelopment and Neuroprotection

Biography

Dr Emily Camm is a Senior Research Scientist at The Ritchie Centre and the Postgraduate Coordinator for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Monash University. After completing her PhD at Monash, she undertook postdoctoral training at the University of Geneva and the University of Cambridge. From 2015 to 2019, she lectured in human reproduction and placental and fetal physiology (Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience) at the University of Cambridge. In 2020, she was recruited to The Ritchie Centre.

Dr Camm’s research investigates how pregnancy complications, such as preterm birth, fetal growth restriction, birth asphyxia, and adverse environmental exposures, impact the health of both mothers and their babies. By uncovering the biological mechanisms that drive these conditions, she aims to develop targeted interventions that not only improve immediate perinatal outcomes but support long-term health across generations. A key focus of her research is addressing the disproportionate impact of these complications on under-represented and vulnerable populations. This includes work in Kingston, Jamaica, supported by The Royal Society, where she collaborates with local teams to investigate the burden of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) to inform screening and treatment policy. More recently, Dr Camm’s research has focused on feto-placental growth and metabolism, particularly the hormonal control of mitochondrial function in placental and fetal tissues, and the role of these early life developmental processes in programming adult health. She is also leading new research applying artificial intelligence (AI) and spatial transcriptomics to the assessment of placental morphology in complicated pregnancies, with support from her recent Millennium Science – 10x Genomics Fellowship.

A dedicated advocate for equity, education, and diversity in STEMM, Dr Camm mentors undergraduate and postgraduate students, leads science outreach activities and delivers lectures and practicals for the Graduate Diploma in Reproductive Sciences (GRS) and Fetal and Neonatal Development (BME3082) courses. Her contributions have been recognised through numerous honours, including awards from the Australian Health Research Alliance, appointment as a STEM Ambassador for Science & Technology Australia, Alumni Mentor for the Betty Amsden AO Leadership Program, participation in the veski inspiring women STEMM sidebyside program, and competitive selection for Homeward Bound 10, a global leadership program for women in STEMM focused on sustainability and strategic leadership.

Funding: Medical Research Council (UK), The Royal Society (UK), University of Cambridge, Australian Health Research Alliance Women’s Health Research, Translation and Impact Network, Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Norman Beischer Foundation, Inner Wheel Foundation, International Mobility Program Grant- Carlos Chagas Filho Foundation for Research Support of the State of Rio de Janeiro, C. Andrew Ramsden Collaborative Award.