Dr. Rasheda Khanam

Biography

Rasheda Khanam is an Associate Scientist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, focusing on enhancing epidemiological and biological insights into the major causes of adverse pregnancy, perinatal, and infant health outcomes. Her research aims to develop tools and technologies for early detection and management of adverse conditions to improve maternal, perinatal, newborn, and child health. She has a particular interest in discovering biomarkers for preterm birth, which allows for timely identification and management of preterm infants. Her studies include the discovery and development of new tools to identify and manage adverse pregnancy outcomes, clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of new interventions, and clinical-epidemiological studies to identify risk factors for adverse health outcomes. Rasheda's multi-country research coordinates with investigators from South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, contributing to the design and execution of impactful health studies.

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