My main research interest is the extent of iodine deficiency in UK pregnant women, and the effect that this may have on child neurodevelopment.

Research areas within this topic include:

Iodine status of UK pregnant women and women of childbearing age Effect of iodine deficiency during pregnancy on child cognitive development Dietary sources of iodine in the UK diet The effect of farming (organic or conventional) on the iodine content of UK milk The interaction between selenium, iodine and thyroid function Provision of dietetic resources on iodine for use by the public

Bath SC, Walter A, Taylor A, Wright J, Rayman MP. (2014) 'Iodine deficiency in pregnant women living in the South East of the UK: the influence of diet and nutritional supplements on iodine status.'. Br J Nutr, , pp. 1-10. doi: 10.1017/S0007114513004030 Bath SC, Rayman MP, Steer CD, Golding J, Emmett P. (2013) 'Effect of inadequate iodine status in UK pregnant women on cognitive outcomes in their children: results from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC)'. The Lancet, doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(13)60436-5