Dr Larissa Bligh | MFM RBWH, Qld Health Larissa is a sonographer with more than 25 years in clinical practice, including 15 years dedicated to maternal-fetal medicine in Brisbane. She completed her doctorate in MFM in 2019, with research focusing on the use of spectral Doppler and placental biomarkers to predict intrapartum fetal compromise in low-risk pregnancies. Larissa has contributed nine peer-reviewed publications and regularly presents her work to both Australian and international audiences. In her dual roles as an MFM sonographer and advanced clinical educator, she delivers tertiary-level obstetric ultrasound and provides clinical support and mentorship to rural and remote sonographers across Queensland. Larissa is passionate about advancing the profession, promoting evidence-based practice, and supporting the next generation of sonographers to deliver high-quality obstetric imaging.

Dr Michelle Pedretti | King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women An accredited sonographer with an interest in obstetrics and particularly in preterm birth prevention.