Mehreen Zaigham

Mehreen Zaigham, MBBS, PhD, is a Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School and a Swedish Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist of Pakistani heritage. She is affiliated with Skåne University Hospital in Malmö, Sweden, and holds a PhD from Lund University, where her research focused on the role of umbilical cord blood sampling in predicting neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants. Her work bridges clinical practice and global health equity.

Education:

• MBBS, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
• PhD, Lund University, Sweden (Maternal-Fetal Medicine)

Research Interests: Dr. Zaigham’s work centers on maternal health, including fetal monitoring, socio-economic determinants of healthcare access, and strengthening obstetric systems in low-resource settings. She has contributed to studies on umbilical cord blood gases and the impact of pandemic conditions (e.g., COVID-19) on maternal outcomes.

Awards:

• Fulbright Scholars Grant 2022-2023

Advising & Grants: Her Fulbright grant supports collaborative research, though specific grants or advisees are not detailed. She advocates for maternal health equity and participates in global healthcare system strengthening initiatives.