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Our People

The International Center for Maternal and Newborn Health engages researchers from multiple disciplines, including epidemiology, engineering, evaluation, demography, informatics, medicine, and statistics.

Abdullah Baqui
Professor
International Health

Abdullah Baqui, DrPH 1990, MPH 1985, studies the major causes of neonatal, child, and maternal morbidity and mortality.

Andreea Creanga
Professor
International Health

Andreea Creanga, MD, PhD ’09, implements and evaluates quality improvement initiatives in perinatal health, domestically and internationally.

Saifuddin Ahmed
Professor
Population, Family and Reproductive Health

Saifuddin Ahmed, MBBS, PhD ‘96, his research includes reproductive epidemiology, particularly maternal mortality estimation; program evaluation for family planning and MCH care.

Robert Black
Professor
International Health

Robert Black, MD, MPH, is an epidemiologist who researches maternal and child health and nutrition in low- and middle-income countries to improve survival, health, and development.

Parul Christian
Professor
International Health

Parul Christian, DrPH '96, MSc, studies how to improve maternal and child nutrition and prevent micronutrient deficiencies with effective solutions in low-income settings.

Joanne Katz
Professor
International Health

Joanne Katz, ScD ’93, MS, is an epidemiologist with expertise in maternal, neonatal, and child health and extensive work experience in Nepal and other South Asian countries.

Peter Winch
Professor
International Health

Peter J. Winch, MD, MPH ’88, develops and evaluates interventions to promote health behaviors for water, sanitation, infectious diseases, and environmental sustainability.

Mathuram Santosham
Professor
International Health

Mathuram Santosham, MD, MPH 1975, is the founder and Director Emeritus of the Center for Indigenous Health at the Johns Hopkins University. 

Assistant Scientist
International Health

Elizabeth Stierman, PhD ’22, MPH '11, evaluates approaches to improve quality of care, address social determinants, and advance equity in maternal and child health.

Assistant Scientist
International Health

Carrie Wolfson, PhD ’22, MPA, studies fertility and adverse pregnancy events using demographic and epidemiological techniques.

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Research Associate
International Health

Sarah Clifford, MSPH '22, works to translate evidence into meaningful programs and policies that improve maternal health outcomes. 

Assistant Scientist
International Health

Meighan Mary, PhD, MPH employs implementation science to assess community-centered reproductive, maternal, and perinatal health innovations globally.