Celebrating Women in Global Health: Innovators, Leaders, and Trailblazers Advancing Health Metrics
Published April 4, 2025
Through IHME’s institutional partnerships across the world, we are proud to collaborate with remarkable women who not only excel in their respective fields but also bring invaluable expertise and innovation to health metrics. These trailblazers – ranging from researchers and academics to policy leaders and subject-matter experts – are sharing insights about their careers, their impact, and the challenges and opportunities they have experienced in the field.
Reflecting on the 2025 theme “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations” at the close of Women’s History Month, we invited collaborators from across the globe to share their stories and wisdom for the next generation in science through a series of interviews with IHME. They are an inspiration, and their contributions create a brighter future for science and global health.
Dr. Diana Andreasyan, Deputy Director of the National Institute of Health of Armenia
“Never stop and always remember that your research is aimed at improving people's health. When your research achieves its goal, it is the greatest reward for a professional.”
Deborah Carvalho Malta, Professor at Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil
“The research questions that women bring to the table are extremely relevant, and include topics such as care, looking at vulnerabilities, and inequalities; these are of great relevance. Be bold and fight for your space!”
Dr. Sana Sheikh, Assistant Professor, The Aga Khan University, Pakistan
“The interaction with the community during my job, made me realize that health problems are deeply intricated in society and culture and need a holistic approach.”
Dr. Leizel Lagrada, Associate Professor at University of the Philippines, Manila
“Evidence-based policy-making remains central to my approach, ensuring that interventions are backed by robust data and analysis”.
Agnieska Micek, Associate Professor, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Poland
“Policies should be directed toward quality of research as a priority, this will also ensure support for women in health science.”
Razan Ismail Ahmed Mohamed, Lead Statistician, Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, United Arab Emirates
“The world needs diverse perspectives, and women have a critical role in shaping global health outcomes. We are in a unique position to influence policies that will shape the future of healthcare, and we have the opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact.”