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I am an Associate Professor in Women's Health and Nutrition and registered dietitian. The overall aim of my research is to improve the health outcomes of women and their families, by investigating the long-term outcomes of early nutritional exposures. I am particularly interested in preconception and pregnancy health as a mechanism for improving nutrition across generations.
I am lead for the Reproductive Health research group in the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
I am a Specialist Visiting Lecturer at the REALIFE research group, KU Leuven, Belgium.
Roles on external bodies
- Chair, UK Preconception Partnership Early and Mid Career Researcher Network.
- PhD supervisor, Healthy Adaptation to Pregnancy, Postpartum and Parenthood (HAP3 EU) project.
- Research Officer for the Women's Health and Fertility Nutrition Specialist Group of the British Dietetic Association
- Topic Advisor, NICE guideline committee on Maternal and Child Nutrition (2021-2025).
Professional memberships
- British Dietetic Association: Founding committee member of Women's Health and Fertility Nutrition Specialist Group. Member of Obesity Specialist and Paediatric Specialist Groups.
- Health Care Professionals Council: Registered Dietitian.
- European Association for the Study of Obesity: Full Member.
Additional information
Qualifications:
- PhD. Health Sciences: Nutrition and Food Allergy
- MSc. Human Nutrition
- BSc. (Hons.) Dietetics
- BSc. (Hons.) Sport Science and Health
Teaching interests
- APP758: Advanced concepts for research methodology and methods
Supervisor for:
- ResM Applied Health Studies
- ADV715/ ADV716: MSc APP Paediatric Dietetics/Dietetics and MSc Human Nutrition
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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HERA: The use of weight loss medication in women of reproductive age – a mixed methods exploration of patient and health care professionals needs and experiences.
Edwards, K. (RF - Research Fellow), Shawe, J. (PI - Principal Investigator) & Maslin, K. (PI - Principal Investigator)
1/07/25 → 1/07/27
Project: Research
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A core outcome measurement set for hyperemesis gravidarum research: a consensus study
Maslin, K., 3 Jul 2026, In: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 26, 1, 717.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Celebrating Dietetic Evidence Informing Practice: The Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics and the Manual of Dietetic Practice
Mellor, D., Brown, A., Maslin, K., Wedlake, L. & Hickson, M., 1 Jun 2026, In: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. 39, 3, e70271.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
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How a Holistic Approach to People of Reproductive Age Can Support Access to Preconception Care for People Living with Health Conditions: Findings from a Realist Evaluation
Hopper, H., Husk, K., Maslin, K. & Shawe, J., 16 Feb 2026, In: Women's Reproductive Health. p. 1-17 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impact of Food Insecurity on the Management of Children With Food Allergy: A Scoping Review
Atwal, K. & Maslin, K., 17 May 2026, In: Nutrition Reviews.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Incretin-Based Medications in Women and Reproduction: A Systematic Scoping Review and Consensus Guidelines for Clinical Practice
Maslin, K., Shawe, J., Blowers, S., Ceulemans, M., Hart, K., Schoenmakers, S., Rottenstreich, A., Hopper, H., Jensterle, M., Flynn, A. C., Siegelaar, S., Bogaerts, A., Douek, I., Heslehurst, N., Ceulemans, D., Tan, T., Pinkney, J., Whyte, M., Taheri, S. & Devlieger, R., 29 Jul 2026, In: Obesity Reviews. e70203.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Studies from University of Plymouth in the Area of COVID-19 Described (COVID-19 and pregnancy: a comprehensive study of comorbidities and outcomes)
Latour, J., Shawe, J., Maslin, K., Zhou, S.-M. & Ahmadi, H.
3/12/24
1 item of Media coverage
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Low-alcohol drinks 'label change needed' to help pregnant women
1/12/25
3 items of Media coverage
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More pregnant women turning to low-alcohol drinks, study reveals
1/12/25
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