Professor Dr. Gary Darmstadt

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Gary L. Darmstadt, MD, MS, serves as the Associate Dean for Maternal and Child Health at the Stanford University School of Medicine and holds the position of Professor of Neonatal Developmental Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics. He has extensive experience in global health innovations aimed at developing and scaling health interventions. His research focuses on advancing child health and development in low-resource settings and promoting gender equality in health globally. Darmstadt previously worked as a Senior Fellow at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, where he developed initiatives to address gender inequalities. His academic appointments include positions at Johns Hopkins University, where he was Associate Professor and Founding Director of the International Center Advancing Neonatal Health. His clinical work includes evaluating interventions for newborn health and managing clinical trials. Darmstadt's leadership in several projects highlights his commitment to addressing maternal and child health issues and advocating for gender equality in health systems.

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