Reimagining Women's Health

How do you think we can improve women's health? Join members of the University of East Anglia’s Women’s Health Network and leading experts from across Norfolk for an engaging and inspiring look at the future of women’s healthcare. Discover the latest research and innovative clinical practices being pioneered in the region.

This event brings together clinicians, academic researchers, scientists, and local practitioners for a relaxed and approachable discussion around some of the big issues in women’s health. After the main session, you'll have the chance to carry on the conversation in a dedicated break-out space, where you can meet experts and practitioners one-to-one and have your questions answered.

This event will be hosted by Dr Alice Godden.

Free, booking essential
Recommended for adults and ages 12+
The Auditorium, The Forum
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About Dr Alice Godden

Alice is a Post-doctoral research scientist at UEA researching how the environment is impacting fertility. Alice specialises in reproductive biology and genomics (understanding our DNA sequences), exploring how changes in our surroundings - from climate change to lifestyle shifts - impact reproductive health. Her work aims to uncover the science behind fertility challenges and inform strategies for improving health and assisted reproductive technologies, helping people who face fertility challenges.

About Ruth Sanders

Ruth is an Associate Professor of Midwifery at UEA where she runs various undergraduate modules focusing on research, innovation, leadership and professional practice. Ruth co-leads the Early Career Research Club and the interdisciplinary Women’s Health Network at UEA, as well as being a core member of the East of England Midwifery Research Network and sits on the editorial board of the Royal College of Midwives publication ‘RCM Community’ as the educational representative. With a background in creative arts and cultural studies / social science prior to midwifery, Ruth is currently in the final stages of her professional doctorate.

About Kelda Folliard

Kelda is a clinical academic midwife with a specialism in perinatal mental health and complex social factors in childbearing. She is a core member of the midwifery team at UEA, teaching across the undergraduate curriculum and as lead for the Health and Wellbeing in Pregnancy module. Since April 2025 Kelda has been a Senior Research Leader for NIHR Nursing and Midwifery, undertaking work exploring midwife and nurse research capacity and capability and chairs the East of England Midwifery Research Network (East of England Midwifery Research Network | Midwives & Health Professionals. Her own research interests remain aligned with her clinical specialist role at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, with a current focus on perinatal sleep, wellbeing and mental health.

About Zahida Sultanova

Zahida is a scientist and science communicator at UEA studying the evolution and mechanisms of ageing and reproduction. Her doctoral research explored why females and males age differently in a broad range of animals including humans. As a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow, her postdoctoral work investigates how dietary strategies and medicines can slow reproductive ageing in females. She also makes short explanatory videos about scientific concepts on her social media profile Simple Science with Zahida.

About Victoria Howell

Victoria is a highly experienced and qualified professional who specialises in providing menopause support to individuals and businesses. With over two decades of experience as a nurse in the NHS, Victoria's passion is to help individuals navigate perimenopause and post-menopause, and she has published articles in health journals and written a chapter in a menopause book. Victoria has completed the Menopause Special Skills Theory Course and Menopause: The Foundations, which are recognised training courses for menopause professionals, and has completed the FSRH course in menopause care and is a BMS accredited CBT course facilitator.