Lucilla is a beautiful name of Spanish origin, meaning "Little Light." It is primarily used for females. The name has historical significance as Lucilla was the second daughter of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and Roman empress Faustina the Younger. She was married to her father's co-ruler Lucius Verus and later to Tiberius Claudius Pompeianus Quintianus. Lucilla was known for her influential and respectable status as a Roman empress and her involvement in a plot to assassinate her brother, Emperor Commodus. Despite her historical background, the name Lucilla continues to exude a sense of brightness and positivity, making it a cherished and meaningful choice for a baby girl.
Lucilla Poston is a renowned physiologist specializing in pregnancy-related complications and maternal and fetal health. As a professor at King's College London, she leads a large multidisciplinary research team focusing on disorders of pregnancy, particularly those caused by maternal nutrition. With over 440 scientific publications to her name, Poston has made significant contributions to the understanding of intrauterine vascular development and the effects of nutrition on vascular function in newborns and adults. Notable among her achievements is the clinical trial that demonstrated the ineffectiveness of antioxidant supplements in preventing pre-eclampsia, leading to a change in medical practice.Throughout her career, Poston has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field, receiving prestigious awards such as the Joan Mott Prize Lecture, the G L Brown Prize Lecture, and being appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for her services to Women’s Health. In addition, she was elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences and served as President of the International Society for Developmental Origins of Health and Disease in 2021. With her groundbreaking research and dedication to improving maternal and fetal health, Lucilla Poston continues to be a leading figure in the field of physiology and pregnancy-related disorders.
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