Overview
Mission
MMRC is dedicated to excellence in midwifery research that informs policy, practice and education and improves outcomes for pregnant and birthing families and their infants.
Vision
To be an internationally recognized centre that promotes excellence in maternal child health and healthcare through the generation of evidence to optimize midwifery care.
Our Research Focus
MMRC research focuses on clinical and educational topics in the field of maternal child health and midwifery. Specifically, the centre’s research areas of focus include:
- Health Services & Access to Care
- Health Outcomes
- Midwifery Education
Organizational Structure
The centre is led by the Scientific Director, who together with the Managing Director oversee daily operations and ensure adherence to the aims and objectives and business plan as developed in collaboration with the centre’s advisory committee.
The reporting structure for MMRC is in keeping with the McMaster University’s guideline for governance as illustrated in the figure.
Faculty
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Staff
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Emma Ruby
BHSc
Research Assistant
(she/her)