Who’s who
Annette Bauer (Lead of GEMMH)
Care Policy and Evaluation Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science, International
Dr Annette Bauer is Associate Professorial Research Fellow in the Care Policy and Evaluation Centre at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Her research is driven by a desire to develop and apply methodologies that can produce evidence and knowledge useful to those making or informing decisions about how resources are spent to improve population wellbeing. Her research on the Cost of Perinatal Mental Health Problems informed national policy in the UK and internationally. She has since led the development of research and practical tools to help inform decision-making in perinatal mental health.
Martin Knapp
LSE, United Kingdom
Martin Knapp is Professor of Health and Social Care Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), based in the Health Policy Department. He is also a Professorial Research Fellow in the Care Policy and Evaluation Centre (CPEC; formerly PSSRU) at the LSE. Since 2023, Martin has been Programme Director for the Research Programme for Social Care, part of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) in England
Alain Gregoire
Global Maternal Mental Health Alliance , United Kingdom
Dr Alain Gregoire is a Perinatal Psychiatrist, Director and Chair of the Global Alliance for Maternal Mental Health Alliance, former Chair and Honorary President of the UK Maternal Mental Health Alliance, and Visiting Professor at LSE.
Alain has contributed to the development of policy, guidance, and clinical services in the UK and abroad. He is determined to ensure that all women have access to care for their mental health, which is at least as good as the care available for their physical health during pregnancy and postnatally.
Simone Honikman
University of Cape Town, South Africa
Dr Simone Honikman is Director of the Perinatal Mental Health Project, and Associate Professor at the University of Cape Town.
Simone is a medical doctor and has been designing perinatal mental health services and leading perinatal mental health research projects in South Africa for more than 20 years. She has co-developed the WHO guidelines on perinatal mental health. She builds the capacity of practitioners and is a co-founder of the African Maternal Mental Health Alliance.
Jane Fisher
Monash University, International
Professor Jane Fisher is Director of Global and Women’s Health and Head, Co-Director Planetary Health Division, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Monash University.
Jane’s research focuses on the social determinants of health, with particular attention to gender-based risks to mental health, fertility, pregnancy, the perinatal period, and chronic diseases, as well as parenting and early childhood development in diverse settings. She has led major epidemiological studies and intervention trials in Australia, Vietnam and Nepal, and has supervised over 50 postgraduate candidates. She also serves as a technical advisor to international agencies, including WHO, UNICEF and UNFPA.
Hamish Magoffin
Pranaiya and Arthur Magoffin Foundation, Thailand
Hamish Magoffin is the Founder of the Pranaiya & Arthur Magoffin Foundation (“PAM Foundation”), which he created in memory of his late wife and son to assist families that are affected by perinatal mental health conditions.
Shanon McNab
International Public Health Consultant, Thailand
Shanon McNab is a global sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) technical advisor and researcher with nearly 20 years of experience leading and advising programs across development and humanitarian settings. She has worked for international NGOs, governments and academic institutions to design, implement, and evaluate rights-based, evidence-informed SRHR initiatives. Shanon is a thought leader in identifying country-level needs, co-creating scalable solutions with local and national level partners, and enhancing outcomes across a range of SRHR technical areas. She is Committed to advancing gender equality and the right to good physical and mental health for all women and girls.
Sam Stevens
Programme developer, United Kingdom
Sam Stevens is a data scientist with a focus on applying quantitative analysis to inform policy and operational decision-making. He is currently a Higher Statistical Officer in the UK Civil Service and holds a Master’s degree in Physics from the University of Manchester. Within the GEMMH project, he led the programme development of the Cost Calculator tool and contributed to research activities at the London School of Economics and Political Science.