Rate My Professor Judith Rankin

Professor Rankin's research focuses on the epidemiology of congenital anomalies, survival and long-term outcomes for children born with congenital anomalies, the influence of lifestyle on congenital anomaly risk, reproductive loss, health of vulnerable maternal populations, risk factors in pregnancy, and outcomes for children with complex needs including rare diseases. She collaborates with NHS England's National Congenital Anomaly and Rare Diseases Registration Service, European Surveillance of Congenital Anomalies, and organizations such as Sands, Multiple Birth Foundation, Tiny Lives, and Twins Trust, serving as Principal Investigator on multiple externally funded projects. Her accolades include an OBE in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours for services to maternal and child health and inclusion, Fellowship of the Faculty of Public Health by distinction in 2012, NIHR National Public Health Career Scientist from 2005 to 2011, NIHR Senior Investigator, and European Science Foundation Visiting Fellowship. Key publications encompass 'The Healthcare Needs of Children With Down Syndrome in the First Year of Life: An Analysis of the EUROlinkCAT Data Linkage Study' (Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology, 2025), 'Support Needs of Parents of Children With Congenital Anomalies Across Europe: A EUROlinkCAT Survey' (Child: Care, Health and Development, 2025), and 'How can more women with pre-existing type 1 and type 2 diabetes be supported to prepare for pregnancy after a baby loss?' (BMJ Open, 2025), among over 100 contributions to maternal and child health epidemiology.