Karen Phillips
Karen Phillips
Associate professor
Vice-Dean, Governance and secretary


Room
THN 136A


Biography

Karen Phillips’ research program uses interdisciplinary approaches to investigate sexual and reproductive health. Originally trained in reproductive biology with clinical experience in assisted reproductive technologies and infertility, she has steadily transitioned her research to investigations of human health awareness, attitudes, perceptions and behaviours in the context of sexual and reproductive health. Building on her foundation in reproductive biology, Professor Phillips examines the biological, environmental and social determinants of sexual and reproductive health. Her research group evaluates sexual and reproductive health risk perceptions, decision-making and health promotion.

Learn more about Karen Phillips' laboratory.

Professor Phillips is accepting new students for thesis supervision.

Research interests

  • Sexually transmitted and blood-borne diseases (STBBI)
  • Maternal-fetal health
  • Prenatal education/health promotion
  • Infertility
  • Environment and reproductive health
  • Risk perception; risk communication
  • Public health management of infectious respiratory diseases (e.g. SARS, COVID-19, influenza)

Publications

See Karen Phillips' publications on ResearchGate or Google Scholar.