Fabienne Pradella

Fabienne Pradella is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Statistics and Econometrics at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. Her work focuses on the intersection of epidemiology, public health, and econometrics, with a particular emphasis on understanding how prenatal environmental factors—including cultural practices like Ramadan fasting during pregnancy—affect long-term health outcomes for offspring. She has conducted extensive research on topics such as maternal dietary intake, neonatal health, and the metabolic consequences of temperature exposure during conception.

Dr. Pradella’s research employs advanced statistical methods and quasi-experimental designs to analyze data from diverse populations, including Indonesia, Nigeria, and Australia. Her studies often integrate large-scale biobank datasets and cross-sectional surveys to uncover mechanisms linking early-life conditions to adult health trajectories.

• Education: Details not explicitly stated in provided texts.
• Awards: 2017 GMDS Conference Best Poster Prize for her work on in-utero Ramadan exposure in Germany.
• Research Themes:
  • Prenatal environmental influences on health
  • Ramadan fasting during pregnancy
  • Vaccination impacts on age-related diseases
  • Cultural practices and health outcomes

Her recent publications explore novel connections between herpes zoster vaccination and dementia prevention, as well as the role of climate variables in metabolic disorders. She has also contributed to systematic reviews synthesizing evidence on offspring health outcomes linked to Ramadan exposure.