Muraca Perinatal Epidemiology Research Lab (PERL)


 The Muraca Perinatal Epidemiology Research  Lab (PERL) is part of the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact at McMaster University. 


The PERL specializes in linking and analyzing large datasets to improve safety and well-being for mothers and babies from the preconception period, during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period, and beyond throughout the mother and child's life course.  

Who we are

 Trainees, Staff, and Collaborators 

Statistical Analyst
Undergraduate student
Doctoral Student in Clinical Epidemiology
Medical student
High School Student
Doctoral Student in Health Research Methods
Research Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Research Manager

Junior PERLers


Junior PERL Co-Chair
Junior PERL Co-Chair

Former Lab Members


Former Master of Public Health Student
Former Master of Public Health Student
Former Master of Global Health Student
Former Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinical Fellow