Dr Shelley Wilkinson is a Senior Research Dietitian at the Mater Mothers' Hospital who is undertaking research to help women have healthier pregnancies.

As a recipient of last year’s Mater Research Grant for Outstanding Women, Dr Shelley Wilkinson  is passionate about supporting women to have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies.

Mater Researcher, Dr Shelley Wilkinson was successful in receiving the Research in Practice award at the recent Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) national conference held in Hobart.

Two outstanding female researchers have been announced as the recipients of the first Mater Research grants for Outstanding Women.