Dean, and Lien Ying Chow Professor in Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
Dean, and Lien Ying Chow Professor in Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
Dean, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Angelopoulos Professor in Public Health and International Development, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Harvard Kennedy School
Dean, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Angelopoulos Professor in Public Health and International Development, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Harvard Kennedy School
Director
Prof. Zhang is a clinical epidemiologist and an expert in women’s health research. Prof. Zhang’s work unites biochemistry, genetics, nutrition, clinical medicine, and public health. It is at the interface of disease etiology and prevention strategies in women’s and children’s health over the lifespan and across generations. She is leading a multi-disciplinary program focusing on the improvement of women’s health through dietary and lifestyle modifications, omics research, and early screening in general.
Assistant Director, Public Affairs
Dr. Li is a clinician-scientist whose current research program focuses on the determinants and transgenerational health consequences of maternal obesity and diabetes based on a life-course approach. Her other interests also lie in tailoring precision and personalized intervention programs, using feasible and effective predictive panels with quantitative measurement.
Assistant Director, Public Affairs
Dr. Li is a clinician-scientist whose current research program focuses on the determinants and transgenerational health consequences of maternal obesity and diabetes based on a life-course approach. Her other interests also lie in tailoring precision and personalized intervention programs, using feasible and effective predictive panels with quantitative measurement.
Prof. Jeya Henry serves as a consultant to the GloW program, leveraging his expertise in human nutrition and food technology. His current research focus is on facilitating the transformation of the Mediterranean dit into an Asian diet while preserving its health benefits. Formerly the founding director of the Clinical Nutrition Research Centre (SIFBI) at A*STAR until summer 2023, Prof. Henry brings extensive experience and insight to his work in advancing nutritional science.
Prof. Jeya Henry serves as a consultant to the GloW program, leveraging his expertise in human nutrition and food technology. His current research focus is on facilitating the transformation of the Mediterranean diet into an Asian diet while preserving its health benefits. Formerly the founding director of the Clinical Nutrition Research Centre (SIFBI) at A*STAR until summer 2023, Prof. Henry brings extensive experience and insight to his work in advancing nutritional science.
Programme Lead (Administration)
Dr. Pang’s research interests lie in maternal and child health. Much of her research is focused on human lactation and breast milk composition. She uses epidemiological studies to examine breastfeeding practices, the factors affecting milk composition, and how they affect maternal and child health across the lifespan. Dr Pang is currently leading efforts in the human lactation working group in the GloW.
Programme Lead (Administration)
Dr. Pang’s research interests lie in maternal and child health. Much of her research is focused on human lactation and breast milk composition. She uses epidemiological studies to examine breastfeeding practices, the factors affecting milk composition, and how they affect maternal and child health across the lifespan. Dr Pang is currently leading efforts in the human lactation working group in the GloW.
Biostatistician
Dr. Wu is a senior biostatistical consultant with expertise in the analysis of lifestyle and nutrition data, and targeted and non-targeted high-dimensional data of biomarkers, genetics and epigenetics in longitudinal studies.
Biostatistician
Dr. Wu is a senior biostatistical consultant with expertise in the analysis of lifestyle and nutrition data, and targeted and non-targeted high-dimensional data of biomarkers, genetics and epigenetics in longitudinal studies.
Dr. Yin joined the GloW Centre as a research fellow. Her research interests lie in female chronic diseases, such as lung cancer and diabetes. She has explored reproductive risk factors and gene-environment interactions for lung cancer in Asian females. Currently, she investigates modifiable factors, metabolic health, and gestational diabetes using diverse datasets.
Dr. Yin joined the GloW Centre as a research fellow. Her research interests lie in female chronic diseases, such as lung cancer and diabetes. She has explored reproductive risk factors and gene-environment interactions for lung cancer in Asian females. Currently, she investigates modifiable factors, metabolic health, and gestational diabetes using diverse datasets.
Ms. Chen holds a BSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences and an MSc in Cosmetic Science. Currently a research associate in the GDM-CARE study at GloW under the mentorship of Prof. Li, she focuses on women’s issues spanning health to societal challenges. Her current research navigates GDM from a life-course perspective, with a keen interest on widening her research capabilities.
Ms. Chen holds a BSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences and an MSc in Cosmetic Science. Currently a research associate in the GDM-CARE study at GloW under the mentorship of Prof. Li, she focuses on women’s issues spanning health to societal challenges. Her current research navigates GDM from a life-course perspective, with a keen interest on widening her research capabilities.
Ms. Ziyuan had her Bachelor’s degree with first-class honors in Biotechnology from the University of Manchester. Passionate about using ‘omics tools to explore human diseases, she recently joined GloW under the guidance of Prof. Zhang. Her current research focus involves uncovering potential connections between sleep patterns and clinical biomarkers.
Ms. Ziyuan had her Bachelor’s degree with first-class honors in Biotechnology from the University of Manchester. Passionate about using ‘omics tools to explore human diseases, she recently joined GloW under the guidance of Prof. Zhang. Her current research focus involves uncovering potential connections between sleep patterns and clinical biomarkers.
Ms. Chen is a Ph.D. candidate from Tsinghua University, she joined the GloW Centre as a visiting student. Her research interests lie in maternal and child health determinants, especially socioeconomic and behavioral determinants. She has explored the epidemiology and inequalities of prolonged exclusive breastfeeding. Currently, she investigates the impact of different exclusive breastfeeding practices on offspring health outcomes using diverse datasets.
Ms. Chen is a Ph.D. candidate from Tsinghua University, she joined the GloW Centre as a visiting student. Her research interests lie in maternal and child health determinants, especially socioeconomic and behavioral determinants. She has explored the epidemiology and inequalities of prolonged exclusive breastfeeding. Currently, she investigates the impact of different exclusive breastfeeding practices on offspring health outcomes using diverse datasets.
Ms. Sherri recently completed her MPH in Nutrition at Harvard University, with concentrations in global health and maternal and child health. Her research focus is on healthy ageing and lifestyle modification strategies in the management and prevention of chronic diseases. She is particularly interested in improving quality of life through diet, physical activity, and behaviour modification.
Ms. Sherri recently completed her MPH in Nutrition at Harvard University, with concentrations in global health and maternal and child health. Her research focus is on healthy ageing and lifestyle modification strategies in the management and prevention of chronic diseases She is particularly interested in improving quality of life through diet, physical activity, and behaviour modification.
Ms. Kyann attained her Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology & Molecular Biology and Psychology) from the University of Hong Kong. With a diverse background, including professional experience at Vogue, her profound interest in cutting-edge omics techniques propels her at GloW, where she’s dedicated to advancing Asian women’s health through collaboration and innovation.
Ms. Kyann attained her Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology & Molecular Biology and Psychology) from the University of Hong Kong. With a diverse background, including professional experience at Vogue, her profound interest in cutting-edge omics techniques propels her at GloW, where she’s dedicated to advancing Asian women’s health through collaboration and innovation.
Research Associate
Ms. Ong is a New Zealand-trained dietitian. Before joining GloW, she was an academic tutor at the University of Otago and an administrator at the Dunedin Mass Vaccination Clinic. She joined GloW to pursue further her interest in nutrition-related research and is currently an assistant to the centre’s director.
Research Associate
Ms. Ong is a New Zealand-trained dietitian. Before joining GloW, she was an academic tutor at the University of Otago and an administrator at the Dunedin Mass Vaccination Clinic. She joined GloW to pursue further her interest in nutrition-related research and is currently an assistant to the centre’s director.
Ms. Tan recently completed her MSc in Public Health Research at NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, where her research focused on PM2.5 epidemiology. She also has experience in researching chronic disease management among community-dwelling older adults. Her current research interest is in the health effects of environmental pollutants on reproductive and developmental health.
Ms. Tan recently completed her MSc in Public Health Research at NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, where her research focused on PM2.5 epidemiology. She also has experience in researching chronic disease management among community-dwelling older adults. Her current research interest is in the health effects of environmental pollutants on reproductive and developmental health.
Research Assistant
Ms. Shirlyn graduated with a first class honors in Biomedical Science course, Northumbria University. She joins the GDM-CARE study in GloW, working as a research assistant, under Asst Prof. Li. She has experiences in microbiology and virology lab. She is always open to leverage her skills and knowledge within the research science fields.
Research Assistant
Ms. Shirlyn graduated with a first class honors in Biomedical Science course, Northumbria University. She joins the GDM-CARE study in GloW, working as a research assistant, under Asst Prof. Li. She has experiences in microbiology and virology lab. She is always open to leverage her skills and knowledge within the research science fields.
Ms. Pinni joined the GloW centre as a visiting PhD student. She has research experience in biomarkers for ischemic stroke prognosis. Her current work examines the impact of maternal experiences on maternal postnatal health and long-term child development.
Ms. Pinni joined the GloW centre as a visiting PhD student. She has research experience in biomarkers for ischemic stroke prognosis. Her current work examines the impact of maternal experiences on maternal postnatal health and long-term child development.
Prof. Frank B HU
Fredrick J. Stare Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology
Chair, Department of Nutrition
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, US
Prof. Xiaobin WANG
Zanvyl Krieger Professor in Children’s Health
Director, Center on the Early Life Origins of Disease
Bloomberg School of Public Health
Johns Hopkins University, US
Dr. Una GREWAL
Director
Division of Population Health Research
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
National Institutes of Health, US
Dr. Zhen CHEN
Senior Investigator, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Branch
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
National Institutes of Health, US
Dr. Paul S ALBERT
Senior Investigator and Branch Director
Division of Cancer Epidemiology & Genetics
National Cancer Institute
National Institutes of Health, US
Prof. Ronald Ching Wan MA
Professor, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics
Assistant Dean (External Affairs), Faculty of Medicine
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
Assoc Prof. Liwei CHEN
Associate Professor
Department of Epidemiology
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, US
Prof. Jorge CHARVARRO
Professor, Departments of Nutrition and Epidemiology
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, US
Dr. Katherine L GRANTZ
Investigator, Epidemiology Branch
Division of Population Health Research
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
National Institutes of Health, US
Prof. Sjurdur F OLSEN
Professor, Department of Epidemiology Research
Statens Serum Institut, Denmark
Prof. Yiqing SONG
Professor, Department of Epidemiology
Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, US
Prof. Jinbo CHEN
Professor, Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, US
Prof. Yap Seng Chong
Dean and Professor
Prof. Michelle A. Williams
Dean and Professor
Prof. Cuilin Zhang
Director
Prof Zhang is a clinical epidemiologist investigating the roles of genetic and environmental factors in the pathogenesis and prevention of diabetes and obesity, and comorbidities, and in promoting women’s health in general.
Asst. Professor Queenie Ling-Jun Li
Programme Head
Dr Li is a clinician scientist whose current research program focuses on the determinants and transgenerational health consequences of maternal obesity and diabetes based on a life course approach. Her other interests also lie in tailoring precision and personalized intervention programs, using feasible and effective predictive panels with quantitative measurement.
Dr Wei Wei Pang
Senior Research Fellow
Dr Pang’s research interests lie in women’s and child’s health, with much of her research work focussed on the determinants of human lactation and breastmilk composition, as well as understanding the impact of human lactation on both women’s and child’s health across the lifespan.
Dr Jiaxi Yang
Research Fellow
Dr Yang’s research interest lies at the intersection between Nutritional Epidemiology and Women’s Health with a life-course perspective. Her current work includes: 1) examining lifestyle-related risk factors for cardio-metabolic diseases, and 2) exploring underlying mechanisms of lifestyle on women’s health in conjunction with different types of omics data.
Dr Peipei Liu
Research Fellow
Dr Liu joined the GloW centre as research fellow, she is working on the epidemiology of cancer in Asian’s women. Her interests include the investigations into risk factors, biomarkers, social determinants, with various cancers, as well the risk prediction, pharmacoepidemiology, and sex disparity, using a variety range of database.
Dr Guoqi Yu
Research Fellow
Dr. Yu is broadly interested in environmental pollutants, nutrition and perinatal health. Currently, his research focuses on the health effects of environmental chemical exposure and nutrition patterns during pregnancy, particularly for the joint effects on glucolipid metabolism. He is also interested in biomarkers and multi-omics (microbiome, metabolome).
Ms Yue Shin Ong
Research Associate
Ms Sarika Sivarajan
Research Assistant
Prof. Zhang is a clinical epidemiologist whose work unites biochemistry, genetics, nutrition, clinical medicine, and public health, and is at the interface of disease etiology and prevention strategies in the arena of women’s and children’s health over lifespan and across generations. She is leading a multi-disciplinary research program focusing on the improvement of women’s health through diet and life style modification, omics research, and early screening in general.
Dr Li is a clinician scientist whose current research program focuses on the determinants and transgenerational health consequences of maternal obesity and diabetes based on a life course approach. Her other interests also lie in tailoring precision and personalized intervention programs, using feasible and effective predictive panels with quantitative measurement.
Dr Anna Birukov is an epidemiologist investigating the role of endogenous and exogenous factors in the pathogenesis of cardiometabolic disease and reproductive health. She focuses on biomarkers and determinants that would allow for improved prediction and monitoring of such diseases.
Dr Pang’s research interests lie in women’s and child’s health, with much of her research work focussed on the determinants of human lactation and breastmilk composition, as well as understanding the impact of human lactation on both women’s and child’s health across the lifespan.
Dr Yang’s research interest lies at the intersection between Nutritional Epidemiology and Women’s Health with a life-course perspective. Her current work includes: 1) examining lifestyle-related risk factors for cardio-metabolic diseases, and 2) exploring underlying mechanisms of lifestyle on women’s health in conjunction with different types of omics data.
Dr Liu joined the GloW centre as research fellow, she is working on the epidemiology of cancer in Asian’s women. Her interests include the investigations into risk factors, biomarkers, social determinants, with various cancers, as well the risk prediction, pharmacoepidemiology, and sex disparity, using a variety range of database.
Dr. Yu is broadly interested in environmental pollutants, nutrition and perinatal health. Currently, his research focuses on the health effects of environmental chemical exposure and nutrition patterns during pregnancy, particularly for the joint effects on glucolipid metabolism. He is also interested in biomarkers and multi-omics (microbiome, metabolome).
Prof. Sanjay Kinra
Professor and Head Department of Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Prof. Yiqing Song
Professor Department of Epidemiology IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health
Dr Zhen Chen
Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Branch Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development National Institutes of Health, US
Prof. Sjurdur F. Olsen
Professor Department of Epidemiology Statums Serum Institute, Denmark
Prof. Jorge Charvarro
Associate Professor of Medicine and Nutrition Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Harvard Medical School
Prof. Frank B Hu
Professor and Chair Department of Nutrition Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Dr Katherine Laughon Garantz
Epidemiology Branch Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development National Institutes of Health, US
Dr Una Grewal
Division of Population Health Research Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development National Institutes of Health, US
Prof. Xiaobin Wang
Zanvyl Krieger Professor and Director of the Center on the Early Life Origins of Disease Bloomberg School of Public Health Johns Hopkins University, US
Dr Paul Albert
Senior Investigator and Chief Division of Epidemiology, Statistics, and Prevention National Cancer Institute National Institutes of Health, US
Dr Paul Albert
Senior Investigator and Chief Division of Epidemiology, Statistics, and Prevention
National Cancer Institute
National Institutes of Health, US
Prof. Jorge Charvarro
Associate Professor of Medicine and Nutrition
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Harvard Medical School, US
Dr Zhen Chen
Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Branch
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Institutes of Health, US
Dr Katherine Laughon Grantz
Epidemiology Branch
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Institutes of Health, US
Dr Una Grewal
Division of Population Health Research
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Institutes of Health, US
Prof. Frank B Hu
Professor and Chair
Department of Nutrition
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, US
Prof. Sanjay Kinra
Professor and Head
Department of Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK
Prof. Sjurdur F. Olsen
Professor
Department of Epidemiology
Statums Serum Institute, Denmark
Prof. Yiqing Song
Professor
Department of Epidemiology
IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health,US
Prof. Xiaobin Wang
Zanvyl Krieger Professor and Director of the Center on the Early Life Origins of Disease Bloomberg School of Public Health
Johns Hopkins University, US
Dr Paul Albert
Senior Investigator and Chief Division of Epidemiology, Statistics, and Prevention
National Cancer Institute
National Institutes of Health, US
Prof. Jorge Charvarro
Associate Professor of Medicine and Nutrition
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Harvard Medical School, US
Dr Zhen Chen
Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Branch
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Institutes of Health, US
Dr Katherine Laughon Grantz
Epidemiology Branch
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Institutes of Health, US
Dr Una Grewal
Division of Population Health Research
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Institutes of Health, US
Prof. Jorge Charvarro
Associate Professor of Medicine and Nutrition
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Harvard Medical School, US
Prof. Frank B Hu
Professor and Chair
Department of Nutrition
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, US
Prof. Sjurdur F. Olsen
Professor
Department of Epidemiology
Statums Serum Institute, Denmark
Prof. Sanjay Kinra
Professor and Head
Department of Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK
Prof. Yiqing Song
Professor
Department of Epidemiology
IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health,US
Prof. Xiaobin Wang
Zanvyl Krieger Professor and Director of the Center on the Early Life Origins of Disease
Bloomberg School of Public Health
Johns Hopkins University, US