The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health, Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2026, Pages e25-e32
Probably the first study to establish reference ranges for transient elastography in the third trimester of pregnancy, demonstrating that similar cutoffs can be used to define liver steatosis in this period. By analysing more than 5000 women, we identified maternal and gestational risk factors for steatosis and increased liver stiffness in pregnancy, which include obesity, pre-gestational diabetes, and pre-eclampsia
Drawing on insights from the United Nations 10-Member Group on Science, Technology, and Innovation for the SDGs, Beyond 2030 reviews the framework’s achievements to date and delivers critical insights into how the SDGs can guide global cooperation and decisive local action well beyond 2030.
Women’s Entrepreneurship and the Sustainable Development Goals: An Opportunity Nexus, 2026, pages 135-162
This chapter aligns with Goals 5, 8, and 10 by highlighting the significance of women’s entrepreneurship in promoting sustainable growth in Europe. The key argument is that achieving gender equality is essential for sustainable development, as outlined in the SDGs, which advocate for equal opportunities for all.
Women’s Entrepreneurship and the Sustainable Development Goals: An Opportunity Nexus, 2026, pages 79-109
This chapter aligns with Goals 5, 3, and 9 by theorizing how creative sectors manifest themselves as mediating contexts for the influence of women's entrepreneurship on the SDGs.
The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health, Volume 1, Issue 4, December 2025, Pages e270-e280
CRADLE-5 is the first pragmatic stepped-wedge trial of a Vital Signs Alert device in a low-income country, evaluating its effectiveness and scale-up across eight districts in Sierra Leone, where maternal mortality rates remain one of the highest globally. The study involved over 93,000 deliveries, trained 2,100+ health workers, and assessed outcome variations across districts and facilities.
The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health, Volume 1, Issue 3, November 2025, Pages e189-e197
This study represents the first clinical trial of dichloroacetate, a non-hormonal treatment, for endometriosis-associated pain in 30 women, demonstrating that recruitment and treatment are feasible despite common but manageable side effects. The research directly relates to International Women's Day by addressing endometriosis, a chronic condition affecting an estimated 190 million women worldwide that causes debilitating pelvic pain and infertility, highlighting the urgent need for better treatment options for women's health.
Climate Change and Disability: A Collaborative Approach to a Sustainable, Inclusive Future for All 2026, pp 45-48
This chapter highlights how climate change intensifies health challenges and resource access barriers for women with disabilities, aligning with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by emphasizing the need for inclusive decision-making to improve health outcomes and ensure equitable access to rights.
The Elsevier Foundation and RIKEN's report, ‘Envisioning Futures: Amplifying women’s voices and leadership in Japanese Science’, calls on research institutions to expand definitions of excellence b
