In this film, LSHTM Professors Haleema Shakur-Still and Ian Roberts reflect on their late colleague Professor Bukola Fawole. While working on the WOMAN Trial, he presciently recognised the significance of …
On 20 May, Clinical Trials Day (ICTD), we celebrate the trailblazers among us who are making an impact through their research. Trailblazers are those who power the advancement of human …
Written by Professor Ian Roberts, Professor of Epidemiology at LSHTM and co-lead of the WOMAN-2 Trial. I read with interest Kasia Strek’s article in the Guardian this week, “Pregnancy is …
On 21 April, we mark the eight-year anniversary of the passing of Utako Okamoto, a Japanese medical doctor who discovered tranexamic acid in the 1950s in her quest to find …
A woman’s right to make informed decisions about her own health is critical. Empowering women with knowledge, and involving them in decision-making processes, are essential steps towards ensuring safer childbirth. …
Written by Professor Ian Roberts, Professor of Epidemiology at LSHTM and co-lead of the WOMAN-2 Trial. Access to quality health services is a basic human right. This is reflected in …
Written by Professor Ian Roberts, Professor of Epidemiology at LSHTM and co-lead of the WOMAN-2 Trial. Equality, diversity and inclusion are social justice issues at the heart of International Women’s …
After a lot of hard work behind the scenes, we are thrilled to announce that the I’M WOMAN Trial will start recruitment imminently. Trial materials are on route to study …
Written by Professor Ian Roberts, Professor of Epidemiology at LSHTM and co-lead of the WOMAN-2 Trial. On 15 January 2024, a new fact will enter the world. It will take …
As 2023 draws to a close, we reflect on what a year it has been for the WOMAN Trials. Below some of the team give their thoughts on what have …