Marie Thoma

Marie Thoma, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Science at the University of Maryland School of Public Health. She holds a PhD in Population, Family, and Reproductive Health and an MHS in Biostatistics from Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on reproductive and perinatal epidemiology, maternal and infant health, and infertility at the population level. Key areas include measuring maternal health outcomes, optimizing data-driven policies, and addressing health equity.

Education:

• Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, Population, Family and Reproductive Health, 2009
• MHS, Johns Hopkins University, Biostatistics, 2009
• B.A., University of Pennsylvania, Anthropology, 2000

Research Interests: Dr. Thoma’s work addresses disparities in maternal and infant health, birth spacing, and infertility. She emphasizes translating research into evidence-based policies to ensure equitable access to reproductive healthcare services. Recent studies examine pandemic impacts on maternal mortality, breastfeeding trends, and food insecurity’s role in birth outcomes.

Grants & Advising: While specific grant details aren’t listed, her extensive publication record indicates sustained research activity. No formal advisee list is provided in the text.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the University of Maryland’s School of Public Health and Family Science department, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects addressing global and domestic health challenges.