Heidi Leftwich

Heidi Leftwich is an Associate Professor at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, affiliated with the T.H. Chan School of Medicine's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, specifically within the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division. She holds additional roles at the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in the Masters in Clinical Investigation and Population Health Sciences departments.

Education and Training: Dr. Leftwich earned a BS in Biology & Chemistry from Florida Southern College (Lakeland, FL) and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (Blacksburg, VA).

Research Interests: Her work focuses on maternal-fetal medicine, gestational diabetes management, perinatal outcomes, and public health aspects of pregnancy. Key areas include optimizing glycemic control during pregnancy, understanding disparities in maternal health outcomes, and evaluating infectious disease impacts during childbirth.

Publications Trend: Recent articles emphasize diabetes management in pregnancy, SARS-CoV-2's effects on maternal-infant health, and disparities in hypertension outcomes between urban and rural populations. Her work bridges clinical obstetrics with population health strategies.

• Awards: 2018 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists CREOG National Faculty Award
• Networks: Collaborates with researchers in epidemiology (e.g., Ann Moormann), public health, and microbiology (e.g., Ana Maldonado-Contreras).

Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary projects at UMass Chan Medical School, focusing on maternal immunity and perinatal infectious disease dynamics.