Meet the Research Team

Erica Cook

Dr Erica Cook- Co-Principal Investigator

I am the co-Principal Investigator for this project. I am a Senior Lecturer in Health Psychology at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV and have a keen interest in community engagement.

My personal experience of recurrent miscarriage motivated me to co-lead this research and i am excited on what impact this journey will bring.

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Faye Powell

Dr Faye Powell- Co-Principal InvestigatorÌý

I am the co-Principal Investigator for this project. I am a Senior Lecturer in Developmental Psychologist with a keen interest in health promotion in parents and their children.

Outside of research I am a lover of food, keeping active, the great outdoors, horses (and Psychology of course).

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Jane Williams

Jane Williams- Co-Principle Investigator

I am one of the co-principal investigators for this project. Currently I am a lecturer in psychology at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV. My research focuses on grief and bereavement with an interest in how individuals are supported, alongside alternative support strategies used.

Outside of research and work I love sport and physical activity with a keen interest in paddleboarding and travelling.

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Thessalia Karageorgou

Thessalia Karageorgou- Research Fellow

I am the Research Fellow for this project. I recently completed my MSc Health Psychology at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV and have a keen interest in the interrelationship between our mental and physical health.

The rewarding experience of co-developing motivated me to be part of this unique project. Outside of research I am a lover of cats, nature, singing and summer sunsets.

Amy Ridge

Amy Ridge- Research Assistant and Dissemination Officer

I am the Research Assistant and Dissemination Officer for the Pregnancy Loss Research Network. I studied BSc Psychology, Counselling and Therapies at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV and graduated in 2022.

I have an interest in the study of Death and Bereavement, Developmental Psychology, and Person-centered approaches to care. My hobbies include art/design and cooking various foods.

Fiona Murray

Fiona Murray- Patient and Public Involvement

Fiona Murray is a Baby Loss Mum and a strong advocate for providing women who have experienced infertility & recurrent miscarriage the proper emotional support needed for their journey of grief, trauma and pregnancy loss so that they can rebuild their self-identify and embrace life again after such devastating losses.

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