Amy Metcalfe

Dr. Amy Metcalfe

PhD

Positions

Professor

Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Professor

Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Medicine

Professor

Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Community Health Sciences

Maternal & Child Health Program Director

Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute

Child Health & Wellness Researcher

Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, Owerko Centre

One Child Every Child Better Beginnings Co-Facilitator

University of Calgary

Member

Libin Cardiovascular Institute

Contact information

Email

amy.metcalfe@ahs.ca

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Background

Educational Background

B.S. Molecular Biology, University of Guelph, 2004

Doctor of Philosophy Epidemiology, University of Calgary, 2012

M.S. Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan, 2007

Research

Areas of Research

Epidemiology
Health Outcomes
Health Services Research
Maternal Health
Pregnancy
Prenatal diagnostics
Reproduction
Activities

Dr. Amy Metcalfe’s research focuses on optimizing the management of chronic disease during pregnancy by: 1) examining the impact of medical management of chronic disease in pregnancy on maternal and fetal health; 2) evaluating the ability of alternative models of prenatal care to improve disease control and obstetrical outcomes; and 3) assessing the risk of long-term disease complications following pregnancy. Underlying this program of research is a focus on validation of existing data sources for use in research and application of novel statistical methods to answer clinically relevant questions.

Participation in university strategic initiatives

Child health and wellness

Publications

National Library of Medicine

More Information

Dr. Amy Metcalfe’s research focuses on optimizing the management of chronic disease during pregnancy by: 1) examining the impact of medical management of chronic disease in pregnancy on maternal and fetal health; 2) evaluating the ability of alternative models of prenatal care to improve disease control and obstetrical outcomes; and 3) assessing the risk of long-term disease complications following pregnancy. Underlying this program of research is a focus on validation of existing data sources for use in research and application of novel statistical methods to answer clinically relevant questions.