Joe Strong

Dr Joe Strong is a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at Queen Mary University of London's School of Politics and International Relations. His research focuses on global health governance, particularly sexual and reproductive health rights, gender, power dynamics, and masculinities. He examines how data and evidence shape policy decisions in global health. His work spans multiple regions including the USA, Ghana, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, and Poland, with a focus on marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ communities and adolescents.

Joe holds a PhD from the London School of Economics, where he also taught in the Department of International Development before joining QMUL. His research activism has contributed to improving abortion access in Europe, and his findings have been cited in U.S. Supreme Court cases. He employs mixed-methods approaches, including qualitative studies and systematic reviews, to address health inequities and policy gaps.

Key research topics include pregnancy recognition delays among adolescents, men's roles in reproductive healthcare, and Rohingya refugee healthcare access. His publications analyze intersections of gender, power, and health systems in low- and middle-income countries.

While no formal awards are listed, his impactful work has received attention from global news outlets and legal institutions.