Natalie Messerli

Natalie Messerli is a doctoral researcher and Research Assistant at the University of Lucerne's Department of Health Sciences and Medicine, affiliated with the Swiss Learning Health System (SLHS). She supports research projects and teaching activities within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine. Her work focuses on knowledge translation for evidence-based policy-making, maternal and child health, and strengthening health systems.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, Michigan State University (USA)
• Master of Public Health, University of South Florida (USA)

Research Interests:

• Science-to-policy interface and practice
• Sexual and reproductive health rights
• Global and national health services research
• Knowledge mobilization strategies

Experience:

• Scientific Officer/Grants Manager at Botnar Research Centre for Child Health
• Scientific Collaborator for SwissPrEPared (HIV prevention)
• Consultant for WHO, PATH, and ECDC