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Dr. Maryam Ba-Break is a Lecturer in Global and International Public Health at the School of Medicine, University of Leeds, where she has been serving since 2009. She holds a PhD and Master’s in International Public Health from the same institution and is a qualified medical doctor. She serves as the Director of the International Master of Public Health (MPH) program and leads multiple undergraduate and postgraduate modules in public health.
- PhD in International Public Health, University of Leeds
- MSc in International Public Health (with distinction), University of Leeds
- Postgraduate Diploma in Community Medicine (with distinction)
- MB BCh in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine
- Teaching Award (ULTA2), University of Leeds
Her research focuses on public health challenges in low- and middle-income countries, particularly non-communicable diseases such as obesity and smoking, maternal and child health, under-nutrition, and behavior change interventions. She specializes in school-based health promotion, epidemiology, health systems research, and monitoring and evaluation of health programs. Her geographical expertise spans the UK, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.
Although no recent publications are listed in the provided text, her research interests suggest strong engagement in global health policy, systematic reviews, and mixed-methods studies related to public health interventions in resource-limited settings.
Scientific Awards and Recognitions:
- University of Leeds Teaching Award (ULTA2)
- Fellowship of the UK Professional Standards Framework (FHEA)
She actively supervises undergraduate and postgraduate research students on topics including maternal and child health, adolescent behavior, refugee health, and non-communicable disease prevention. She has secured research funding from organizations such as UNICEF, the Dutch Embassy, CARE International, and the SOUL Organization. Her work often involves national surveys and project evaluations in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO).
Dr. Ba-Break is affiliated with the Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development and contributes to the LICAMM and LIMR International PhD Academies. She is a member of several professional bodies including the Public Health Institute, the Arabic Reproductive Health Research Association, and the Stop Cancer Organization.
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