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Professor Dilly Anumba is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Sheffield and an Honorary Consultant in Maternal and Fetal Medicine at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. He is a Co-investigator of the HEAPO Study, where he leads the clinical arm of the project, bringing together clinical expertise and research to understand how environmental heat exposure can affect pregnancy outcomes.

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An internationally recognised leader in maternal and fetal medicine, Professor Anumba has expertise spanning pregnancy screening, prenatal diagnosis, fetal therapy, and the prevention of preterm birth. His research focuses on the physiology of human birth, reproductive immunology, and placental dysfunction, with a strong emphasis on translating scientific discoveries into improvements in maternal and newborn health.

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Professor Anumba has pioneered innovative technologies for preterm birth screening and co-leads Tommy’s National Centre for Maternity Improvement, contributing to the development and implementation of evidence-based approaches to improve maternity care. In recognition of his research leadership and contribution to clinical science, he was appointed an NIHR Senior Investigator in 2025.

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His research programme is supported by major national funders, including the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), Medical Research Council (MRC), Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS), Research England, and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

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Through his clinical, academic, and research leadership, Professor Anumba is committed to advancing understanding of pregnancy complications and translating innovative research into better outcomes for mothers and babies, both in the UK and globally.