Aspro. Lois Harden

Lois Harden is a researcher whose work bridges maternal and newborn health, infectious diseases, and climate-related health risks, with collaborations spanning Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Her scholarship centers on vulnerable populations, particularly pregnant women, neonates, and children in low- and middle-income settings, integrating epidemiology, global health, and translational science.

A major strand of her research examines the long-term consequences of invasive group B Streptococcus disease. Through multi-country cohort studies, she has advanced understanding of neurodevelopmental, emotional-behavioral, growth, and economic outcomes among survivors, informing vaccine development, prevention strategies, and long-term follow-up care frameworks.

Another key focus is the impact of heat exposure and climate change on maternal, fetal, and neonatal health. Her systematic reviews and policy-oriented frameworks synthesize global evidence on heat-related risks, adaptation strategies, and health system responses. Earlier work in neuroimmunology further reflects expertise in inflammatory pathways, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to global maternal and child health challenges.