Professor Dr. Lois Mccloskey

Biography

Lois McCloskey has over 30 years of experience in public health as an applied anthropologist and educator focusing on community health. Her work is characterized by a commitment to improving healthcare accessibility for women and infants, particularly in underserved communities. She is currently a Clinical Professor at Boston University School of Public Health, where she leads initiatives to address disparities in maternal and child health. Her research includes studies to enhance follow-up care for women with gestational diabetes and she has helped develop educational programs for maternal and child health professionals. McCloskey’s career began with founding the Institute for Urban Health Policy Research at the Boston Department of Health and Hospitals, where she contributed to significant improvements in perinatal health services. She co-founded the Women’s Health Committee of the Maternal and Child Health Section of the American Public Health Association and actively participates in peer review for various scientific journals. McCloskey has also led study abroad programs focusing on comparative health systems and has received multiple grants for her research efforts.

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