Two Dundee University academics have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
Professor Mary Renfrew was named an OBE for her services to midwifery while Dr Elaine McNaughton was made an MBE for services to GP training in Scotland.
Professor Renfrew’s career has spanned 40 years during which she has undertaken ground-breaking research into infant health and maternity care.
Her work has helped to shape modern day care for mothers and newborns in the UK and internationally.
She said: “Helping to increase our understanding of the early days of life for newborns and their parents has always been a huge motivation.
"It is an incredibly special time and it has been a great source of joy to have made a difference to women, babies and families starting their lives together.
“My research has always involved collaborations with hugely talented individuals and institutions, and I would like to thank all of my colleagues and collaborators who have worked with me.”
Dr McNaughton graduated from the University of Dundee in 1981 and has been an influential figure in the field of GP training in Scotland for more than 20 years.
Commenting on her award, she said: “This award very much recognises the outstanding, hard work of all my GP colleagues.
“I hope the award can inspire more medical students to move into general practice, particularly at a time when general practice and the wider NHS face such huge challenges.”
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