Maternal and Pregnancy Health and Elevated Heat

MAGENTA is a research project which aims to advance our understanding on how exposure to elevated or prolonged heat during pregnancy impacts pregnancy outcomes in Wales and London.

The Wellcome Trust has invested £2.2million in this research which is led by Swansea University and is partnered with the Kids’ Environment & Health Cohort at University College London (UCL).

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The 2022 MAGENTA pilot study: linking heat and pregnancy health data in Wales

MAGENTA, funded by Wellcome, is a research project looking at whether hot weather during pregnancy could affect the health of mothers and their babies. As heatwaves become more common in the UK, the project is aiming to build a clearer picture of what rising temperatures might mean for mums and...

What I learned from presenting my research to the MAGENTA PPIE Group

Back in June, MAGENTA researcher Morgan Byatt presented his work to the MAGENTA Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Group. Here, he reflects on what he learned from the experience and how the group’s feedback has influenced his research. Presenting my research to the group Presenting my research to...

Advancing Environmental Health Research Through Data Linkage and Collaboration: Conference Highlights and Takeaways

Last month, members from the MAGENTA team attended the Advances in environmental health research: Platforms, linkages, and methodseventin London. The event brought together researchers, epidemiologists, statisticians, data scientists, and policymakers to explore the opportunities and challenges of using linked environmental and health data for research. The MAGENTA Project uses linked...

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MAGENTA works with a number of organisations, including charities, companies and universities to undertake research. To discuss any partnership enquiries, please contact us directly at magenta-project@swansea.ac.uk