Dr. Juliette Phelp

Juliette Phelp is a researcher focused on maternal and perinatal health, with particular expertise in infectious diseases during pregnancy in South Africa. Her work centers on the clinical and immunological implications of SARS-CoV-2 infection in low- and middle-income settings, contributing to a more context-specific understanding of COVID-19 in obstetric care.

Her publications examine the impact of antepartum and intrapartum SARS-CoV-2 infection on birth outcomes, placental pathology, and the potential for vertical transmission. She has also explored maternal–fetal antibody transfer, including among women living with HIV, highlighting how coexisting infections shape neonatal immunity and pregnancy outcomes.

Phelp’s research demonstrates strength in observational study design, laboratory diagnostics, and placental assessment, bridging clinical epidemiology with immunology. Based on the currently available body of work, her contributions advance understanding of infection timing, birthweight risk, and transplacental antibody dynamics in high HIV-prevalence settings.