Dr Reena Perchard’s strong interest in understanding the pathways linking pre- and postnatal growth to cardiometabolic risk has shaped her current research, which focuses on early-life detection and intervention to prevent the development of cardiometabolic risk.
Her research in growth, growth disorders and the genetics of growth has resulted in publications in international peer reviewed journals. As an active member of the Growth Special Interest Group, she has authored the BSPED guidelines for LAGH and is leading a national project on the accuracy and variability of electronic growth chart software across the UK.