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Prof. Ali Khashan is a Professor of Epidemiology at the School of Public Health, University College Cork (UCC), and Principal Investigator at the INFANT Centre. He holds a PhD in Perinatal and Psychiatric Epidemiology from the University of Manchester (2008) and has over 15 years of expertise in perinatal epidemiology, particularly in analyzing large population datasets. His research focuses on maternal and neonatal adverse outcomes, fetal environmental impacts, and maternal long-term health post-pregnancy complications. He leads global collaborations in the UK, Denmark, Sweden, the USA, and New Zealand, with a strong emphasis on low-income health solutions like the ULTRA App in Tanzania (2021–2024).
Education: PhD (2008), MSc Medical Statistics (2004), BSc Mathematical Sciences (2003). Career highlights include senior roles at UCC and postdoctoral research in obstetrics.
Research Interests: Determinants of pregnancy outcomes, fetal/early-life environment effects, digital health innovations in resource-limited settings, and the long-term consequences of pregnancy complications. His work has produced highly cited papers in journals like JAMA Psychiatry and PLoS Medicine.
Key Projects: The ULTRA App for maternal health monitoring in Tanzania, systematic reviews on pandemic mental health, and cohort studies on hypertensive disorders and maternal health risks. His research bridges epidemiological analysis with global health equity initiatives.
Advising & Grants: Leads international multicenter cohorts (e.g., IMPROvED) and collaborates on studies like the Kilimanjaro Medical Birth Registry. His grants focus on digital health tools, pandemic preparedness, and maternal mental health interventions.
Labs/Teams: INFANT Centre leadership and multidisciplinary teams addressing perinatal health challenges globally.
