Lesley McCowan

Lesley Margaret Elizabeth McCowan is a New Zealand medical researcher and academic specialising in maternal health. She is currently a full professor and head of obstetrics and gynaecology at the University of Auckland.
Academic career.
McCowan's research focuses in high risk pregnancy especially preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction, with recent high-profile work on maternal sleeping positions alcohol, and obesity as risk factors.
Honours.
In the 2011 New Year Honours, McCowan was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to health. In the 2016 New Year Honours, she was promoted to Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, also for services to health.