Lina Al-Hassany

Lina Al-Hassany is a Researcher in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry / Psychology at Erasmus MC, focusing on critical public health issues affecting vulnerable populations globally. Her research spans multiple disciplines with particular emphasis on evidence-based approaches to improve health outcomes.

Her primary research interests include:

• HIV/AIDS epidemiology in sub-Saharan Africa with focus on marginalized populations
• Transgender health and healthcare access disparities
• Maternal-fetal medicine, particularly smoking cessation during pregnancy
• Pediatric pharmacology and medication adherence challenges
• Evidence synthesis through systematic reviews and meta-analyses

Dr. Al-Hassany's publication record demonstrates significant impact, with her HIV prevalence study in sub-Saharan Africa receiving policy citations and her medication adherence research accumulating substantial academic attention. Her work shows strong interdisciplinary collaboration across multiple institutions and countries, addressing practical healthcare challenges with methodological rigor.

Her research has influenced policy discussions and clinical practices, as evidenced by citations in policy sources and news outlets, particularly regarding medication practices for children and HIV prevention strategies.