Giorgia Gon

Giorgia Gon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology and International Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). Her work integrates epidemiology, behavioral science, and implementation research, focusing on maternal and newborn health in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). She is also a Guest Scientist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.

• PhD and MSc in Epidemiology from LSHTM
• BA in Human Sciences from Oxford University

Research Interests

Her research addresses infection prevention and control (IPC) in healthcare environments, climate change adaptation, and social norms change mechanisms. Current projects include community-based interventions to mitigate heat exposure risks in LMICs and evaluating environmental hygiene programs in Gambian maternity wards.

Professional Activities

She co-organizes LSHTM's MSc module 'Basic Epidemiology' and mentors early-career researchers. Her collaborations span WHO, UNODC, Africa CDC, and WaterAid. Grants include the RGHI global fellowship scheme and MRC-funded studies on climate change health impacts.

Publication Trends

Her 15 most recent publications highlight critical areas:

• Climate change effects on maternal/neonatal health
• IPC in low-resource hospitals
• Behavioral interventions for hygiene improvement
• Simulation models for healthcare staffing
• Antimicrobial resistance in post-partum infections